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Jacob is a Wake County native from Raleigh, NC, and a husband and father of 4 children. He earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina Wesleyan College and a law degree from Elon University School of Law. 

Jacob is the Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel of Moss Construction & Design, LLC. He is an attorney and has served in the US Navy.

Jacob Arthur ran for the Wake County School Board in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 14, 2024, Jacob Arthur’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports lowering taxes to boost the economy and aid small businesses.

- Supports lowering taxes to boost the economy and aid small businesses.

Economy

Believes Wake County Schools need to prioritize academics, discipline, and teacher retention. Plans to tie public school spending to accountability mechanisms and end funding for DEI initiatives and liberal policies.

Plans to tie public school spending to accountability mechanisms and end funding for "DEI initiatives and liberal policies."

Wants to address decrease in reading and math proficiency rates in schools.

- Plans to tie public school spending to accountability mechanisms and end funding for "DEI initiatives and liberal policies."
- Wants to address decrease in reading and math proficiency rates in schools.

Education

Believes public safety should be the top priority and plans to address the rise in crime and law enforcement vacancies in Wake County.

Plans to address the rise in crime and law enforcement vacancies in Wake County.

- Plans to address the rise in crime and law enforcement vacancies in Wake County.

Public Safety

Believes property taxes should be lowered to reduce the financial burden on residents. Plans to “fight to lower taxes and get your county government to budget spending priorities.”

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Jacob Arthur

Jacob is a Wake County native from Raleigh, North Carolina, and a husband and father of four children. He earned a bachelor's degree from NC Wesleyan College and a law degree from Elon University School of Law. 

Jacob is the COO/General Counsel of Moss Construction & Design, LLC. He is an attorney and has served in the US Navy.

Jacob Arthur ran for the Wake County School Board, District 7 in 2022, but did not win.

Supports implementing sustainable fiscal policies and lowering taxes to benefit the economy.

Jacob Arthur is a Wake County native from Raleigh, North Carolina, and a husband and father of four children. He graduated from Sanderson High School in 1997 and later attended NC Wesleyan College, where he graduated cum laude, followed by Elon University School of Law as part of the Charter Class. Three of his four children currently attend Wake County Public Schools.

Jacob Arthur is the COO/General Counsel of Moss Construction & Design, LLC. He is an attorney and a veteran of the US Navy. Jacob attended NC Wesleyan College, where he graduated cum laude, and was part of the charter class at Elon University School of Law.

As of July 8, 2024, Jacob Arthur’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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