Ballotpedia, James Roberson

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James is from Wilson, North Carolina. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Shaw University and a degree from North Carolina Central University. 

James has experience working as a Dean and Chief Campus Officer at Wake Technical Community College. 

James Roberson currently serves as a state representative in District 39. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his second term. He previously served as the Mayor of Knightdale. He was elected to that position in 2015. He also served as a member of the Knightdale Town Council. He was named to that position in 2007 and served for 2 terms.  

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Supports small businesses as "the fabric of our economic community" and plans to strengthen the economy by recruiting high-paying jobs and ensuring resources for small businesses.

Supports small businesses, calling them "the fabric of our economic community..."

Plans to continue advocating for measures to address affordable housing.

- Supports small businesses, calling them "the fabric of our economic community..."
- Plans to continue advocating for measures to address affordable housing.

Economy

Plans to refurbish Harper Park as a tennis and pickle ball complex.

- Plans to refurbish Harper Park as a tennis and pickle ball complex.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in enhancing public health through preventive healthcare, healthcare accessibility, and senior citizen outreach. Plans to advocate for affordable housing.

Plans to continue pushing for policies aimed at addressing preventive healthcare, healthcare accessibility, and senior citizen outreach. 

- Plans to continue pushing for policies aimed at addressing preventive healthcare, healthcare accessibility, and senior citizen outreach. 

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

Supports community policing and public safety initiatives to create a safe and prosperous community. As Councilor and Mayor, collaborated with Police, Fire, and EMS to enhance community awareness programs.

Supports community policing and awareness programs to develop stronger relationships with the local citizens and the business community.

- Supports community policing and awareness programs to develop stronger relationships with the local citizens and the business community.

Public Safety

Believes community colleges are crucial for economic and workforce development and supports K-12 and higher education partnerships to enhance student success. As a graduate of two HBCUs, emphasizes inclusion and equity in education.

Supports the community college system and wants it to be used to promote economic and workforce development.

Wants to ensure citizens are equipped with skills to succeed in the workplace so they can help stimulate the economy.

- Supports the community college system and wants it to be used to promote economic and workforce development.
- Wants to ensure citizens are equipped with skills to succeed in the workplace so they can help stimulate the economy.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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James Roberson

James Roberson is originally from Wilson, North Carolina, and is a graduate of Hunt High School. He holds a BA Degree in Communications from Shaw University and an MLS Degree from North Carolina Central University. Information about his current place of residence, church attendance, or family life is not provided in the text.

James Roberson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the 39th House District – Wake County. He has a career spanning over thirty-one years with Wake Technical Community College, where he most recently served as Sr. Dean, Instructional Support and Chief Campus Officer of the Western Wake Campus. Prior to his appointment to the General Assembly, he was the Mayor of Knightdale and served two terms on the Knightdale Town Council.

James Roberson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly, appointed to represent the 39th House District in January 2021. He previously served as the Mayor of Knightdale after being elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019, and before that, he served two terms on the Knightdale Town Council starting in 2007. Specific committees he serves on are not mentioned in the provided information.

Believes the environment should be a priority and supports ensuring access to clean water, air, and energy for all North Carolinians.

Believes the environment should be a priority and champions access to clean water, air, energy, and a sustainably healthy environment.

The candidate's website says, "James Roberson Receives THE GREEN TIE AWARD distinction of RISING STAR on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, by the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NLCV). This award honors new voices at the General Assembly that North …"

The candidate's website says, "James Roberson Receives THE GREEN TIE AWARD distinction of RISING STAR on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, by the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NLCV). This award honors new voices at"

Believes in expanding Medicaid to improve healthcare access. As State Representative, celebrated Medicaid expansion’s passage in North Carolina.

As a State Representative, celebrated Medicaid expansion's passage in North Carolina. Supports expanding healthcare access.

As a State Representative, supported Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. Believes in improving healthcare access and affordability.

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