Bill Ward
What this job does: Your district's vote in the N.C. House of Representatives. Members write and vote on state laws and the state budget, and propose constitutional amendments like the ones on this ballot. A term is two years.
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Representative, House District 5 (first elected 2022; 2nd term)
- Occupation
- Retired law enforcement
- Lives in
- Elizabeth City
Background
- Served in the U.S. Army 1974-1985 and the Army Reserves 1985-1990. source: ncleg.gov
- Worked 33 years in law enforcement. source: branch.vote
- Represents Camden, Gates, Hertford and Pasquotank counties; serving a second term in the N.C. House. source: ncleg.gov
- Primary sponsor of HB 162, requiring local-government background checks for applicants whose jobs involve working with children. source: dailyadvance.com
In their own words
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- Economic development and recognition for northeastern North Carolina source: dailyadvance.com
- Public safety for residents source: dailyadvance.com
- Job creation and support for local businesses source: electbillward.com
- Educational opportunities and school funding source: electbillward.com
- Affordable, quality health care services source: electbillward.com
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