Election preview N.C. Senate District 33, Republicans
By Mary Anderson, The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro, N.C. | |
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Bingham is running for his 8th term in the
Bingham, 68, lives at
He has a bachelor of science degree in forestry from
Contact Bingham at (336) 859-0999, email [email protected] or visit online at stanbingham.com.
Eddie Gallimore
Gallimore, 49, and his wife, Kelly, live at
Gallimore is the owner of
Gallimore is vice chair of the
Contact Gallimore at Eddie Gallimore on Facebook or online at /www.egallimoresenate.com.
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Both candidates were asked to respond to the same questions.
What are the primary goals and duties of this office and how will your operation of the office benefit the citizens?
Bingham: My primary duties as a state senator are to help my constituents and to modernize the laws of
My goal as chairman of these committees is to encourage the state's agricultural growth and environmental recovery and to help
I am dedicated to job recruitment and revisiting teacher pay and tenure. My record shows my continuing concern for fraud against the elderly (Financial Exploitation of Older Adults) and protecting veterans from issues such as identity theft (Discharged Veterans/Identity Theft Protection).
Also, I have passed several medical laws, including Encourage Volunteer Care in
As a 13-year veteran senator, I will continue sponsoring legislation and working with my colleagues on budgetary issues that are relevant to
Gallimore: The primary goals and duties of a state senator are to represent and work for the benefits of the district. This includes working toward passing good, conservative legislation that will continue to move the state forward and build on the progress that has been made since Republicans took control of the
On his website, Gallimore lists job creation as a priority and a commitment to cut government red tape and burdensome regulations that stifle job creation.
His other goals are to keep taxes as low as possible and spend the people's money in a wise and prudent manner and cut as much waste as possible.
How will you provide oversight and accountability to assure the citizens that the office is properly and fairly operated for the good of all citizens?
Bingham: As the owner of several small businesses, I have years of experience as an employer. My staff is knowledgeable, discreet and highly professional. Any constituent can call or email my office with a problem and my staff will treat that person with the same importance as a member of their own family.
The
Information about my address, telephone numbers, bills that I have sponsored, committee meetings attended and voting history are all available on the
Great efforts have been made to allow public access to all of our activities. My constituents are welcome to visit the
Gallimore: I will work to the best of my ability to assure all legislation passed is done so in an open and transparent manner.
What in your background shows citizens that you have the judgment, character and leadership skills the office requires?
Bingham: I believe that dedication, a willingness to collaborate and the ability to lead are important qualities for public office.
As the owner of several small businesses, I wanted to serve the public and represent the businessman's point of view. In 1990, I was elected to the
In 2000, I was elected to the
I have been a committee chairman since 2003 and led three Appropriations Committees, which make budgetary decisions. I am humbled and honored to have received many awards for my legislative work, including Prevent Child Abuse NC, the
Gallimore: For many years I have been active in
For many years I have been a small business owner so I understand how the economy works and the responsibility of being in a leadership role.
Gallimore has stated his support of traditional, Christian family values and opposes same-sex marriage.
He supports Second Amendment rights and believes that the government should not pass gun regulations that hinder the rights of law-abiding citizens.
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