Three local candidates met with constituents Monday, June 29th at the Central Library in Winston-Salem. The event, sponsored by Camel City United Indivisible and The Pink Vote, was also livestreamed.
Jen Wiles, candidate for NC House District 75, told the audience she never intended to become a politician, but she became involved in politics, was asked to run, and is grateful for the opportunity.
When asked to explain her proposed tax plan Wiles smiled, “I love to talk about taxes.” Wiles wrote her plan with help from Andy Bowline, who is a candidate for NC Senate District 31. It is aimed at helping the working-class and requiring the wealthy corporations to pay their share.
For more information on Jen Wiles, visit https://www.jenwilesnchouse.com.
Referring to violent crimes by juveniles, the senator said the state has bad gun laws. Lowe admitted he is a gun owner, but “you can buy a gun faster than you can fill out a voter registration form.”
Wiles also has plans for education and healthcare. As a healthcare worker for more than 20 years, Wiles said she worked directly with patients and understands the problems with the current health system.
NC Senator (District 32) Paul Lowe debated issues with his Republican opponent Dr. Peter Antinozzi of Winston-Salem. Lowe, who was first elected in 2014, said the issues he’s focusing on are: the economy, healthcare, education, and jobs. Antinozzi, a retired scientist and professor at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, said he is a fiscal conservative and pro school choice.
For more information about Sen. Paul Lowe, visit https://www.paullowefornc.com.
On issues of economic development, healthcare, education, and environmental issues, Lowe and Antinozzi, a political newcomer, were closely aligned. However, when asked about their stance on public safety the candidates offered different approaches.
Antinozzi wants state legislatures to take a more active role in local enforcement of public safety issues. He also believes the juvenile crime problems begin at school. According to Antinozzi, there are frequent fights in the schools because rules are not being enforced.
Lowe, believes letting local government handle local issues and providing local law enforcement with the resources to do their job. He told Antinozzi, “When I pushed for (law enforcement) support in the Senate, that your party controls, I was told by a legislator from Forsyth County, that other district needs were more important.”
Referring to violent crimes by juveniles, the senator said the state has bad gun laws. Lowe admitted he is a gun owner, but “you can buy a gun faster than you can fill out a voter registration form.” 🐦
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