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Ballotpedia: Rodney Pierce

Rodney earned his associate's degree in applied science and paralegal technology from Halifax Community College and his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Rodney was previously a middle school social studies teacher at Northampton County Schools, Nash County Public Schools, and Halifax County Schools. Beforehand, he was a project consultant at Gibbs Smith Education and the North Carolina Museum of History. Rodney was also the Director of Public Works for the Town of Enfield.

Rodney Pierce's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

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Believes in providing tax cuts to those who need them most, not the wealthy, to help people earn a comfortable living and avoid living paycheck to paycheck.

Believes in providing tax cuts for those in poverty, not the wealthy.

Believes high mortgage rates and inflation make homeownership nearly impossible and criticizes the General Assembly for prioritizing housing lobbying groups over citizens. Supports high-quality, affordable housing as essential and a human right.

Believes high mortgage rates and inflation make homeownership nearly impossible and criticizes the General Assembly for prioritizing housing lobbying groups over citizens.

Believes unions play a crucial role in researching, interviewing, and recommending candidates.

Supports the ability for workers to join a union.

- Believes in providing tax cuts for those in poverty, not the wealthy.
- Believes high mortgage rates and inflation make homeownership nearly impossible and criticizes the General Assembly for prioritizing housing lobbying groups over citizens.
- Supports the ability for workers to join a union.

Economy

Endorsed by the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, the North Carolina Sierra Club, and Climate Cabinet.

- Endorsed by the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, the North Carolina Sierra Club, and Climate Cabinet.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in investing in more rural hospitals and healthcare, and supports medical insurers prioritizing patient care over profits.

Supports investing in more rural hospitals and healthcare.

- Supports investing in more rural hospitals and healthcare.
- Supports access to abortion.

Healthcare

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Supports voting rights. Challenged state senate redistricting plan as violating the Voting Rights Act.

- Supports voting rights. Challenged state senate redistricting plan as violating the Voting Rights Act.
- Supports automatic voter registration.

Voting & Elections

As of June 14, 2024, Rodney D. Pierce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

RR Spin, Letters - Uphold HB 10 veto

Believes in "Fully Funded Public Education" for all children. Supports policies that enhance K-12 education and make college more accessible.

Supports increasing funding for public education.

Opposes school vouchers that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

- Supports increasing funding for public education.
- Opposes school vouchers that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

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Rodney D. Pierce

Supports workers' rights, a living wage, and equitable economic development.

Believes in reporting donations exceeding $50 to the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

Believes in collecting and disclosing donor information, including name, address, occupation, and employer, for donations exceeding $50 per election cycle.

- Supports voting rights. Challenged state senate redistricting plan as violating the Voting Rights Act.

Believes public schools are essential for a strong society and economy. Said, "I’ve seen my colleagues and fellow teachers leave the profession altogether, disillusioned by the lack of support and pay they’ve received."

Opposes funding for the Northampton Early College.

- Supports increasing funding for public education.

- Supports investing in more rural hospitals and healthcare.

Rodney Pierce's campaign for the North Carolina State House is his first run for public office.

As of July 8, 2024, Rodney D. Pierce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rodney D. Pierce is an award-winning educator and historian. He has worked within the Halifax County School system. His advocacy efforts include championing for public education and economic development in northeastern North Carolina.

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