Ballotpedia, Cristal Robinson

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Cristal is from Texas. She has bachelors and masters degrees in business administration from West Texas A&M University and a law degree from Western Michigan University - Cooley Law School. She is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, the founding president of Union County Pride, Inc, on the founding board of directors of RevUp NC, Inc, a SOGI committee member & co-chair of the North Carolina Bar Association, and the treasurer of the board of directors of the Charlotte chapter of the National Organization for Women, the Pauli Murray LGBTQ Bar Association, and the NCDP Disability Issues Caucus. 

Cristal is the managing attorney at Robinson: Law, Mediation, Consultation. Previously, she has worked as an attorney at Whittenburg & Strange, P.C and as the owner and real estate broker at American Real Estate Service. 

Cristal Robinson's campaign for State Representative in State House District 68 is her first entry into politics. 

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Supports a phased increase in the minimum wage with accompanying small business support policies like tax credits or grants. Believes in balancing worker support and business sustainability for an equitable economy.

Supports a phased increase in the minimum wage with accompanying small business support policies like tax credits or grants.

Supports policies to address rising prices and cost-of-living challenges, including affordable housing, job training, education, and stabilizing essential commodity prices.

Supports labor unions and collective bargaining for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Supports incentivizing affordable housing development through tax incentives, grants, or subsidies to encourage private sector investment.

Believes in making state jobs attractive through competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a positive work environment. Plans to create inclusive workplaces, implement effective training programs, and regularly update compensation packages to attract and retain talent.

Supports establishing community land trusts to develop and maintain permanently affordable housing for future generations.

Believes in enacting comprehensive non-discrimination laws to ensure equal opportunities in the workplace for LGBTQ+ individuals. Supports robust protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Supports workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives, including LGBTQ+ employee resource groups, diversity training, and inclusive hiring practices.

- Supports a phased increase in the minimum wage with accompanying small business support policies like tax credits or grants.
- Supports policies to address rising prices and cost-of-living challenges, including affordable housing, job training, education, and stabilizing essential commodity prices.
- Supports labor unions and collective bargaining for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.
- Supports incentivizing affordable housing development through tax incentives, grants, or subsidies to encourage private sector investment.
- Believes in making state jobs attractive through competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a positive work environment. Plans to create inclusive workplaces, implement effective training programs, and regularly update compensation packages to attract and retain talent.
- Supports establishing community land trusts to develop and maintain permanently affordable housing for future generations.
- Believes in enacting comprehensive non-discrimination laws to ensure equal opportunities in the workplace for LGBTQ+ individuals. Supports robust protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- Supports workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives, including LGBTQ+ employee resource groups, diversity training, and inclusive hiring practices.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Believes in ensuring access to gender-affirming therapy and care for transgender individuals by advocating for inclusive healthcare policies and education. Supports strengthening anti-discrimination laws and establishing community resources for transgender youth and adults.

Supports Medicare for All, believing healthcare is a fundamental human right and should not depend on employment status or financial resources.

Believes work reporting requirements and cost-sharing mechanisms create barriers to healthcare access for low-income and marginalized communities.

Believes in incentivizing healthcare professionals to work in rural areas through loan forgiveness, scholarships, and grants. Supports collaborating with community health centers and nonprofits to establish mobile clinics and telemedicine centers for rural residents.

Supports preventive care, health education, and chronic disease management to improve rural health outcomes. Advocates for funding and resources to modernize rural healthcare facilities.

Believes in prioritizing mental healthcare and plans to champion related legislation if elected.

Believes in prioritizing mental healthcare.

Supports the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in North Carolina with age restrictions, clear regulations, and strict guidelines for driving under the influence.

Supports paid family and medical leave as a universal right to ensure financial support during illness or caregiving.

- Believes in ensuring access to gender-affirming therapy and care for transgender individuals by advocating for inclusive healthcare policies and education. Supports strengthening anti-discrimination laws and establishing community resources for transgender youth and adults.
- Supports Medicare for All.
- Believes work reporting requirements and cost-sharing mechanisms create barriers to healthcare access for low-income and marginalized communities.
- Believes in incentivizing healthcare professionals to work in rural areas through loan forgiveness, scholarships, and grants. Supports collaborating with community health centers and nonprofits to establish mobile clinics and telemedicine centers for rural residents.
- Supports preventive care, health education, and chronic disease management to improve rural health outcomes. Advocates for funding and resources to modernize rural healthcare facilities.
- Believes in prioritizing mental healthcare.
- Supports the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in North Carolina with age restrictions, clear regulations, and strict guidelines for driving under the influence.
- Supports paid family and medical leave as a universal right to ensure financial support during illness or caregiving.

Healthcare

Supports Election Day registration to increase voter participation and reduce barriers to civic engagement.

Supports modernizing voter registration systems to make them more accessible, efficient, and secure. Plans to implement automatic voter registration, expand online registration options, and ensure accurate voter rolls.

Believes in restoring voting rights for people with felonies to combat inequality and uphold democratic principles. Plans to streamline the process for regaining voting rights post-sentence.

Believes in restoring voting rights for people with felonies to combat inequality and uphold democratic principles. Aims to streamline the process for regaining voting rights post-sentence.

Supports sufficient funding for county boards of election to ensure fair, efficient, and secure elections, including voter education, poll worker training, equipment upgrades, and cybersecurity measures.

Supports creating an independent, nonpartisan commission to end gerrymandering, believing it will ensure fair redistricting and strengthen democracy.

Supports creating an independent, nonpartisan commission for redistricting to end gerrymandering.

- Supports Election Day registration to increase voter participation and reduce barriers to civic engagement.
- Supports modernizing voter registration systems to make them more accessible, efficient, and secure. Plans to implement automatic voter registration, expand online registration options, and ensure accurate voter rolls.
- Believes in restoring voting rights for people with felonies to combat inequality and uphold democratic principles. Aims to streamline the process for regaining voting rights post-sentence.
- Supports sufficient funding for county boards of election to ensure fair, efficient, and secure elections, including voter education, poll worker training, equipment upgrades, and cybersecurity measures.
- Supports creating an independent, nonpartisan commission for redistricting to end gerrymandering.

Voting & Elections

Believes in responsible gun ownership and supports comprehensive gun safety measures, including background checks and waiting periods. Plans to address root causes of violence through community-based programs and collaboration with law enforcement and mental health professionals.

Supports gun control and community-based programs to address root causes of gun violence. 

Supports eliminating fees and fines that hinder reentry, including cash bail, to prevent jails from becoming debtors' prisons and to ensure fairness and dignity in the criminal justice system.

Supports eliminating cash bail and other fees that prevent reentry.

Supports reallocating resources from traditional law enforcement to community-based initiatives addressing poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse. Believes investing in affordable housing, job training, and mental health services can reduce criminal activities.

Supports reallocating resources from traditional law enforcement to community-based initiatives addressing poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse to reduce criminal activities. 

Supports fostering strong relationships between law enforcement and communities through community policing, restorative justice, and civilian oversight to build trust and promote collaboration.

Supports community policing, restorative justice, and civilian oversight to build trust and promote collaboration with law enforcement.

Supports Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation, also known as Red Flag Laws, to temporarily remove firearms from individuals posing a risk to themselves or others.

Supports housing incarcerated transgender individuals with the population they deem safest to reduce violence and uphold dignity. As a former criminal attorney, helped incarcerated transgender individuals find the safest housing options.

Supports housing incarcerated transgender individuals with the population of their choice to reduce violence and uphold dignity.

- Supports gun control and community-based programs to address root causes of gun violence. 
- Supports eliminating cash bail and other fees that prevent reentry.
- Supports reallocating resources from traditional law enforcement to community-based initiatives addressing poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse to reduce criminal activities. 
- Supports community policing, restorative justice, and civilian oversight to build trust and promote collaboration with law enforcement.
- Supports Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation, also known as Red Flag Laws, to temporarily remove firearms from individuals posing a risk to themselves or others.
- Supports housing incarcerated transgender individuals with the population of their choice to reduce violence and uphold dignity.

Public Safety

Supports comprehensive sex education, including LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, medically accurate information, and instruction by trained experts to promote healthy relationships and prevent sexual violence.

Supports comprehensive sex education, including LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, medically accurate information, and instruction by trained experts.

Believes low pay and stressful working conditions hinder educator recruitment and retention. Supports collective bargaining and stronger unions to improve the educational environment and advocates for salary increases to match inflation and living costs.

Supports collective bargaining and stronger unions to improve the educational environment and advocates for salary increases to match inflation and living costs.

Supports implementing mental health education in school curriculums to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and equip students with coping mechanisms.

Supports implementing mental health education in school curriculums.

Supports legislation for universal breakfast and lunch in North Carolina public schools to eliminate socio-economic divisions and improve student focus.

Believes in universal access to high-quality early childhood education programs, emphasizing preschool enrollment, program quality, and kindergarten readiness.

Believes in universal access to high-quality early childhood education programs.

Believes in allocating resources for enhanced security measures, such as surveillance systems, controlled access points, and trained school resource officers. Emphasizes the importance of balancing safety measures with a welcoming environment.

Believes in allocating resources for enhanced security measures, such as surveillance systems, controlled access points, and trained school resource officers.

- Supports comprehensive sex education, including LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, medically accurate information, and instruction by trained experts.
- Supports collective bargaining and stronger unions to improve the educational environment and advocates for salary increases to match inflation and living costs.
- Supports implementing mental health education in school curriculums.
- Supports legislation for universal breakfast and lunch in North Carolina public schools to eliminate socio-economic divisions and improve student focus.
- Believes in universal access to high-quality early childhood education programs.
- Believes in allocating resources for enhanced security measures, such as surveillance systems, controlled access points, and trained school resource officers.

Education

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Cristal Robinson

Cristal Robinson lives in Weddington, North Carolina, having moved there from the Texas Panhandle five years ago with Matt, their spouse of 29 years, and their child. They attended West Texas A&M University, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in finance and a Master of Business Administration, and later obtained a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University - Cooley Law School. Information about the church they attend is not provided.

Cristal Robinson is an attorney licensed to practice in North Carolina, Texas, and the District of Columbia. They have been involved in over 46 courts and worked with close to 1000 clients. Previously, Cristal served as a Political Science Instructor at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX.

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

Believes addressing job creation, income inequality, and access to affordable healthcare and education are top economic priorities. Plans to promote policies that stimulate job growth, reduce income disparity, and ensure accessible healthcare and education for all residents.

Believes healthcare should be based on need, not ability to pay or meet bureaucratic requirements. Supports "Medicare for All" to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and promote economic stability and social justice.

Believes in comprehensive healthcare for rural communities, including promoting telehealth services and investing in broadband infrastructure.

Supports legislation to reduce racial disparities in reproductive healthcare and address systemic racism in the healthcare system.

Believes in prioritizing democracy reform, engaging stakeholders, collaborating across party lines, and mobilizing public support to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure every voice is heard.

Believes "Get out the Vote needs everyone" and supports involving volunteers, groups, and organizations in voting efforts.

Believes in securing votes through grassroots mobilization and community engagement. Plans to connect with voters and spread a message of progress and inclusivity.

Believes "communication is key" and supports using multiple channels to keep voters informed. Plans to reach out to highly active voters, likely voters, and nonvoters to secure support.

Supports amplifying Democratic voices and mobilizing supporters to ensure the party's values are heard and lead to success on election day.

Supports enhancing law enforcement training on LGBTQ+ issues, promoting inclusive policies, and advocating for legal measures to prevent discrimination. Plans to foster community engagement and awareness campaigns to create a safer environment for the LGBTQ+ community.

Believes local law enforcement should not enforce federal immigration laws like ICE, focusing instead on community safety issues such as domestic violence, assaults, and child and elder abuse.

Believes in enhancing crisis response mechanisms to swiftly assist anyone experiencing a mental health emergency.

Believes the state should comply with the Leandro ruling to ensure equitable funding and quality education for all students. Supports investing in education as essential for addressing disparities and securing the future of communities and the state.

Supports increasing the number of school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses in public schools to meet recommended national ratios per pupil.

Believes in an inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum that reflects diverse perspectives. Supports cultural competency training for educators and student engagement.

Supports allocating resources for ongoing professional development programs to help educators stay current with best practices and advancements in teaching. Believes continuous learning is essential for educators to adapt to changing educational landscapes.

Believes in the "equitable provision of special education services" and supports inclusive education policies for students with diverse needs.

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