Thank you for the opportunity to represent the people of Cleveland County in the North Carolina House of Representatives. We are facing a number of issues this year as a state, and we are also faced with numerous opportunities to grow as a state. The primary issues for me this session are unemployment and tax relief. We must make North Carolina even more competitive for business to remain a leader in the new economy. With the increase in cheaper imported goods, our State must invest in business recruitment, sustaining our current manufacturing base and employee education and retraining.
Throughout my two term tenure in the legislature, I have fought for tax reform to make our state more business friendly. I voted against state budgets in 2003 and 2005 that raised taxes and fees on all residents. Additionally, I have worked to see that we run government like a business, which means taking care of our state employees and demanding accountability in government actions. We are seeing some improvement in our economic forecast and we must continue working to push North Carolina ahead.
We are fortunate to live in the greatest state in this nation. It is great because of the people who live here and its great natural beauty that draws millions to visit each year. Our people demand and we must stand strong for traditional values and protecting individual freedoms. Through conservative, limited government and forward thinking tax reform initiatives, we will see North Carolina continue to prosper. I consider it an honor to serve in our state legislature and value your support and comments. Please call on me any time I may be of service.
Tim Moore
Member, NC House of Representatives