Jarrod's Priorities in the General Assembly
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SECURING ROBESON'S FUTURE
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SECURING ROBESON'S FUTURE
Secure Robeson's Economic Future
Jarrod's top priority will be securing our economic future by putting working class North Carolina families first. Especially now with high inflation and rising prices, Jarrod wants to cut taxes so families can keep more of their hard-earned money.
Increase Job Training Programs for High Demand Careers and Workforce Development
Enhance Economic Growth in Rural North Carolina Communities
Eliminate the state personal income tax for hard-working North Carolinians
Eliminate the State sales tax on food
Ensure Students Have Access to a Quality Education
Jarrod wants each person to have the ability to seek a quality education. Jarrod will fight to protect the NC Promise initiative, which keeps college tuition costs at UNC-Pembroke just $500 per semester. Jarrod knows how important teachers are to our students and communities, and he will work to raise teacher pay to better reflect the value they provide.
Increase pay for educators
Empower educators by reducing non-instructional burdens
Promote parental involvement and accountability in schools
Protect the NC Promise initiative to keep UNC-Pembroke tuition affordable
Increase funding for school safety by renovating schools and investing in more resource officers and mental health professionals
Keep Our Communities Safe by Supporting Law Enforcement
Working for the State Fire Marshall, Jarrod gained an understanding the challenges facing law enforcement across North Carolina and the vital purpose they serve for keeping our communities safe. Jarrod proudly stands with law enforcement and will work to make sure they have the resources they need to do their jobs and keep us safe.
Invest in law enforcement agencies in rural areas
Invest in Robeson County's volunteer fire departments
Ensure that first responders are adequately funded and equipped with the resources they need to be effective
Advocate for Pro-Life, Pro-Family Policies
Jarrod understands how important it is to be a voice for the voiceless and recognizes that the most innocent form of human life deserves to be protected. In the State House, Jarrod has supported pro-life legislation that protects the lives of the unborn, supports women and families, and improves adoption and foster care centers.
Support legislation that protects unborn life
Support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act in the General Assembly
Provide support for mothers and family care services
Expand maternity and paternity leave for parents
Ensure that adoption and foster care services are adequately funded
Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades
Quality public infrastructure is critical in serving the public's everyday needs. In the General Assembly, Jarrod will work to modernize infrastructure in Robeson County and across the state, especially in rural communities.
Invest in flood mitigation infrastructure and strengthens hurricane preparedness
Invest in the renovation and modernization of public schools
Increase access to internet services by expanding broadband services to rural communities
Provide spending oversight to ensure that infrastructure funds are being spent efficiently and effectively to avoid wasteful spending
Support Native American Students
As a member of the Lumbee Tribe, Jarrod understands the cultural significance of an eagle or hawk's feather in Native American communities. Jarrod authored legislation protecting the rights of Native American students to display objects of cultural significance at graduation ceremonies, which is now law in North Carolina.
