Ballotpedia, Charles Jones (North Carolina)

Charles grew up in Brunswick County and graduated from South Brunswick High School. 

Charles works as the vice chair and recording secretary of the International Longshoremen's Association Executive Board. He has experience as a small business owner and law enforcement officer.

Charles Jones' campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

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Said, "While the millionaires and billionaires are enjoying their tax cut, the extremists are putting ALL the taxes on the working people."

- Said, "While the millionaires and billionaires are enjoying their tax cut, the extremists are putting ALL the taxes on the working people."

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

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Supports access to abortion and reproductive services.

Prioritizes access to healthcare, mental health resources, and funding for child and elder care.

- Supports access to abortion and reproductive services.
- Prioritizes access to healthcare, mental health resources, and funding for child and elder care.

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Believes in protecting voting rights and restoring women's freedom rights to defend democracy in North Carolina.

Believes in protecting voting rights to "defend our democracy in North Carolina."

- Believes in protecting voting rights to "defend our democracy in North Carolina."

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Supports competitive salaries and benefits for teachers and smaller class sizes.

Opposes use of public funds towards private schools.

- Supports competitive salaries and benefits for teachers and smaller class sizes.
- Opposes use of public funds towards private schools.

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Charles Jones

Charles Jones works as the vice chair and recording secretary of the International Longshoremen's Association Executive Board. He has experience as a small business owner and law enforcement officer.

As of July 11, 2024, Charles Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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

Frank graduated from Greensboro Senior High School, now known as Grimsley, before earning a business degree from Campbell University.

Frank has worked as a cost accountant and budget supervisor in the textile industry. He has also owned a fast food franchise and held several sales and marketing positions. Additionally, he serves on the Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees.

Frank Iler is currently a state representative in District 17. He was elected in 2009 and is serving his eighth term.

Supports significant raises for state employees, teachers, bus drivers, retirees, correction officers, and law enforcement, and advocates for a $1.2 billion tax cut impacting all taxpayers.

Believes "small business & free enterprise are the backbone of a strong economy." Supports policies that strengthen small businesses and promote free enterprise.

Believes "small business & free enterprise are the backbone of a strong economy," and supports policies that strengthen small businesses and promote free enterprise.

Supports reining in government spending by keeping it below the combined growth rate of inflation and population.

Believes in maintaining a AAA credit rating to protect state finances.

Believes in reallocating sales tax revenue from automotive product sales to fund road and bridge construction.

Believes regulatory reform, tax relief, and a balanced state budget create jobs and improve the business environment. As a legislator, contributed to North Carolina being named the “Best State for Business” by Forbes for three consecutive years.

Believes regulatory reform, tax relief, and a balanced state budget create jobs and improve the business environment, and as a state representative, contributed to North Carolina being named the “Best State for Business” by Forbes for 3 consecutive years.

As a House Representative, closed a $3 billion budget deficit and created a $4 billion rainy-day fund for emergencies.

As a state representative, closed a $3 billion budget deficit and created a $4 billion rainy-day fund for emergencies.

Believes in maintaining a strong pro-business environment. As a State Representative, earned recognition for an 80% or greater pro-business voting record in 2021.

Believes in maintaining a strong pro-business environment, and as a state representative, earned recognition for an 80% or greater pro-business voting record in 2021.

- Supports significant raises for state employees, teachers, bus drivers, retirees, correction officers, and law enforcement, and advocates for a $1.2 billion tax cut impacting all taxpayers.
- Believes "small business & free enterprise are the backbone of a strong economy," and supports policies that strengthen small businesses and promote free enterprise.
- Supports reining in government spending by keeping it below the combined growth rate of inflation and population.
- Believes in maintaining a AAA credit rating to protect state finances.
- Believes in reallocating sales tax revenue from automotive product sales to fund road and bridge construction.
- Believes regulatory reform, tax relief, and a balanced state budget create jobs and improve the business environment, and as a state representative, contributed to North Carolina being named the “Best State for Business” by Forbes for 3 consecutive years.
- As a state representative, closed a $3 billion budget deficit and created a $4 billion rainy-day fund for emergencies.
- Believes in maintaining a strong pro-business environment, and as a state representative, earned recognition for an 80% or greater pro-business voting record in 2021.

Believes in the importance of disaster relief and mitigation. As House Majority Leader, introduced House Bill 500 to allocate over $200 million for flood prevention and future storm planning.

Believes in the importance of disaster relief and mitigation, and as House Majority Leader, introduced House Bill (HB) 500 to allocate over $200 million for flood prevention and future storm planning.

As a House Representative, supported House Bill 600, which amends laws related to government, agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources.

As a House Representative, supported HB600, which amends laws related to government, agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources.

As a House Representative, supported Senate Bill 678, which includes nuclear energy in the definition of clean energy and addresses the Dam Safety Act.

As a House Representative, supported Senate Bill (SB) 678, which includes nuclear energy in the definition of clean energy and addresses the Dam Safety Act.

As a House Representative, secured $14 million for Boiling Spring Lakes to replace dams damaged by Hurricane Florence.

- Believes in the importance of disaster relief and mitigation, and as House Majority Leader, introduced House Bill (HB) 500 to allocate over $200 million for flood prevention and future storm planning.
- As a House Representative, supported HB600, which amends laws related to government, agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources.
- As a House Representative, supported Senate Bill (SB) 678, which includes nuclear energy in the definition of clean energy and addresses the Dam Safety Act.
- As a House Representative, secured $14 million for Boiling Spring Lakes to replace dams damaged by Hurricane Florence.

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

Supports realigning congressional districts and maintaining representation by Congressman David Rouzer.

Believes new voting laws should be used in the next election unless challenged in court.

Supports Senate Bill 749, which reforms the State and county Boards of Elections, clarifies Voter ID, and changes the filing procedure for Statements of Economic Interest.

Supports SB749, which reforms the State and county Boards of Elections, clarifies Voter ID, and changes the filing procedure for Statements of Economic Interest.

Supports Senate Bill 747, which changes election laws, prohibits private election financing, and clarifies poll observer rights.

Supports SB747, which changes election laws, prohibits private election financing, and clarifies poll observer rights.

Supports House Bill 898, which realigns N.C. House districts based on the 2020 census. Said, "Our districts in Brunswick and New Hanover counties did not have major changes."

Supports HB898, which realigns N.C. House districts based on the 2020 census, saying, "Our districts in Brunswick and New Hanover counties did not have major changes."

Believes in the importance of legislative work on redistricting and election-related bills. As a House Representative, participated in voting on House, Senate, and Congressional districts.

Believes in the importance of legislative work on redistricting and election-related bills, and as a state representative, participated in voting on House, Senate, and Congressional districts.

As a House Representative, supported a comprehensive elections bill and participated in overriding the Governor’s veto on six controversial bills.

As a state representative, supported a comprehensive elections bill and participated in overriding the Governor’s veto on six controversial bills.

- Supports realigning congressional districts and maintaining representation by Congressman David Rouzer.
- Believes new voting laws should be used in the next election unless challenged in court.
- Supports SB749, which reforms the State and county Boards of Elections, clarifies Voter ID, and changes the filing procedure for Statements of Economic Interest.
- Supports SB747, which changes election laws, prohibits private election financing, and clarifies poll observer rights.
- Supports HB898, which realigns N.C. House districts based on the 2020 census, saying, "Our districts in Brunswick and New Hanover counties did not have major changes."
- Believes in the importance of legislative work on redistricting and election-related bills, and as a state representative, participated in voting on House, Senate, and Congressional districts.
- As a state representative, supported a comprehensive elections bill and participated in overriding the Governor’s veto on six controversial bills.

Believes "keeping our streets and communities safe is one of the most fundamental" responsibilities. Supports law enforcement and the rule of law.

Believes "keeping our streets and communities safe is one of the most fundamental" responsibilities, and supports law enforcement and the rule of law.

As a House Representative, voted to not concur with Senate's version of House Bill 10, which requires sheriffs to cooperate with ICE. Supports House Bill 912 for UNC self-liquidating capital projects.

As a state representative, voted to not concur with Senate's version of HB10, which requires sheriffs to cooperate with ICE.

Believes the Second Amendment "protects a fundamental right and must be defended."

Supports funding for public safety, including $1,800,000 for Grissettown-Longwood Fire & Rescue to purchase new fire engines and related equipment.

Supports providing grants for public safety, such as funding for the Bolivia Fire Department's capital and equipment needs.

As a House Representative, sponsored House Bill 984 to expedite the eviction process for squatters in vacant homes.

As a state representative, sponsored HB 984 to expedite the eviction process for squatters in vacant homes.

As a House Representative, supported House Bill 942 to define antisemitism in state law and assist law enforcement in distinguishing between peaceful protest and criminal activity.

As a state representative, supported HB942 to define antisemitism in state law and assist law enforcement in distinguishing between peaceful protest and criminal activity.

As a House Representative, sponsored House Bill 237 to address masking regulations, penalties for masked crimes, and emergency vehicle traffic obstruction. Said, "The allegation that it allows another customer in a store to require someone to remove a mask is obviously false."

As a state representative, sponsored HB237 to address masking regulations, penalties for masked crimes, and emergency vehicle traffic obstruction, saying, "The allegation that it allows another customer in a store to require someone to remove a mask is obviously false."

Supports securing funding for public safety priorities in Brunswick County. As a House Representative, helped allocate state budget funds for local public safety needs.

Supports securing funding for public safety priorities in Brunswick County, and as a state representative, helped allocate state budget funds for local public safety needs.

- Believes "keeping our streets and communities safe is one of the most fundamental" responsibilities, and supports law enforcement and the rule of law.
- As a state representative, voted to not concur with Senate's version of HB10, which requires sheriffs to cooperate with ICE.
- Believes the Second Amendment "protects a fundamental right and must be defended."
- Supports funding for public safety, including $1,800,000 for Grissettown-Longwood Fire & Rescue to purchase new fire engines and related equipment.
- Supports providing grants for public safety, such as funding for the Bolivia Fire Department's capital and equipment needs.
- As a state representative, sponsored HB 984 to expedite the eviction process for squatters in vacant homes.
- As a state representative, supported HB942 to define antisemitism in state law and assist law enforcement in distinguishing between peaceful protest and criminal activity.
- As a state representative, sponsored HB237 to address masking regulations, penalties for masked crimes, and emergency vehicle traffic obstruction, saying, "The allegation that it allows another customer in a store to require someone to remove a mask is obviously false."
- Supports securing funding for public safety priorities in Brunswick County, and as a state representative, helped allocate state budget funds for local public safety needs.

Supports increasing teacher salaries and engaging with public schools.

Supports increasing funding for school safety and raises for teachers and school employees. Believes in boosting funding for Health and Human Services, including mental health and public safety.

Supports increasing funding for school safety and raises for teachers and school employees, and believes in boosting funding for Health and Human Services, including mental health and public safety.

Supports significant investments in school safety, teacher raises, and infrastructure.

Supports funding for workforce development and public safety centers at Brunswick Community College.

- Supports increasing teacher salaries and engaging with public schools.
- Supports increasing funding for school safety and raises for teachers and school employees, and believes in boosting funding for Health and Human Services, including mental health and public safety.
- Supports significant investments in school safety, teacher raises, and infrastructure.
- Supports funding for workforce development and public safety centers at Brunswick Community College.

Supports Israel's right to self-defense and condemns unprovoked attacks by Hamas. As a House Representative, voted for House Resolution 897, which passed unanimously among present members.

Supports "Israel's right to self-defense" and condemns "unprovoked attacks by Hamas." As a House Representative, voted for House Resolution (HR) 897, which looked to gain support for Israel.

- Supports "Israel's right to self-defense" and condemns "unprovoked attacks by Hamas." As a House Representative, voted for House Resolution (HR) 897, which looked to gain support for Israel.

Frank Iler

Frank Iler is a 25-year resident of Brunswick County and graduated from Greensboro Senior High School, now known as Grimsley, before earning a business degree from Campbell University. Details about his church attendance or family life are not provided in the information given.

Frank Iler has a degree in business from Campbell University and has worked as a cost accountant and budget supervisor in the textile industry. He has also owned a fast food franchise and held several sales and marketing positions. Additionally, he serves on the Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees.

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

As a state Representative, thanked Speaker Moore for creating the House Select Committee on School Safety and appointing him as a member. Believes Brunswick County does a "superior job" in school safety.

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