North Carolina General Assembly, David Willis

David grew up in North Carolina, and lives in Marvin with his wife Shannon and their 3 children. He graduated from Page High School, then earned his associate's degree in early childhood education from Stanly Community College and degrees in marketing and business management from Appalachian State University.

David has over 25 years of business experience, including time spent in manufacturing, banking, and finance. He started his own small business in 2011.

David Willis is currently a state representative in District 68. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. David is currently the chairman of the Appropriations, Education Committee and the Education - Community Colleges Committee. He is also the vice chairman of the Appropriations Committee and the Education - K-12 Committee.

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Believes reducing taxes and controlling government spending are key to economic growth. Plans to “identify and eliminate wasteful spending” to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Believes reducing taxes and controlling government spending are key to economic growth, and plans to “identify and eliminate wasteful spending” to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Wants to increase funding for "critical" infrastructure projects, as well as remove red tape in securing that funding.

- Believes reducing taxes and controlling government spending are key to economic growth, and plans to “identify and eliminate wasteful spending” to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Wants to increase funding for "critical" infrastructure projects, as well as remove red tape in securing that funding.

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

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Believes in the importance of a good education and is actively involved at all levels, from preschool to community colleges and K-12 school policies.

Believes a strong public school system is essential for long-term success and supports a curriculum focused on hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Plans to prioritize preparing students for life and successful careers over test preparation.

Believes a strong public school system is essential for long-term success and supports a curriculum focused on hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Believes parents should choose the best educational environment for their children and that students deserve an education that maximizes their potential. Supports valuing and respecting teachers.

Believes parents should choose the best educational environment for their children and that students deserve an education that maximizes their potential.

Believes in "providing adequate resources for public schools and students." Supports policies that enhance K-12 education.

Believes in "providing adequate resources for public schools and students."

Plans to prioritize preparing students for life and successful careers over test preparation.

- Believes in the importance of a good education and is actively involved at all levels, from preschool to community colleges and K-12 school policies.
- Believes a strong public school system is essential for long-term success and supports a curriculum focused on hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Believes parents should choose the best educational environment for their children and that students deserve an education that maximizes their potential.
- Believes in "providing adequate resources for public schools and students."
- Plans to prioritize preparing students for life and successful careers over test preparation.

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David Willis

David Willis lives in Marvin with his wife Shannon and their three children, who attend public schools. He grew up in North Carolina and is an alumnus of Page High School in Greensboro and Appalachian State University, where he earned degrees in Marketing and Business Management. He also holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Stanly Community College. The church they attend is not mentioned.

David Willis has over 25 years of business experience, including time spent in manufacturing, banking, and finance. After graduating from Appalachian State with degrees in Marketing and Business Management, he transitioned careers in 2011 to start his own small business. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Stanly Community College and has served on the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.

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

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