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Amy was born in Texas. Amy has lived in district 74 for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University.

Amy currently works at World Relief Triad as a community host. She previously worked at PainPathways Magazine as a senior managing editor and at REACH Women's Network as a strategic communications volunteer. 

Amy Taylor North's campaign for state representative is her first entry into politics. 

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The candidate's website says, "Small businesses are at the heart of our economy, creating about two-thirds of NC’s new jobs. Yet small businesses don’t receive equitable tax breaks like large corporations."

Supports bolstering the local economy by promoting initiatives like Chamber Cash, which incentivizes shopping at small businesses, fostering community ties and economic circulation within the area.

Said, "Platforms often read like empty promises... But they do care about what’s happening to their family and their wallets."

Said, "Our hard-working families and small business owners deserve better... join our positive movement to make our corner of North Carolina the best possible place to... do business."

Said, "I will stand up for small business owners who are invested in our local community."

Said, "As our next State Representative, I will work toward a fair tax structure for small businesses and incentives for small and mid-sized companies to help create jobs... The increased costs of goods and finding and retaining employees are their biggest challenges."

Said she will "work toward a fair tax structure for small businesses and incentives for small and mid-sized companies to help create jobs."

- Said she will "work toward a fair tax structure for small businesses and incentives for small and mid-sized companies to help create jobs."

Economy

The candidate's website says, "There are severe threats to our state’s rich natural resources. Between extreme weather and increased pollution our state resources are stretched thin. The beauty of our state is one of our greatest treasures."

Supports clean energy for job creation and economic growth, citing North Carolina's 26,000 related jobs and $7 billion revenue in 2015; advocates for Renewable Energy tax credits and stronger environmental protections for a sustainable state.

Support clean energy development with Renewable Energy tax credits.

- Support clean energy development with Renewable Energy tax credits.

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "We all must have the freedom to make decisions about healthcare for ourselves and our families... Healthcare is an economic issue, especially for women and low-income families. Without fundamental freedom and access to healthcare, families–and disproportionately women–fall even further behind."

Said, "The Supreme Court took away womens’ reproductive rights. Every woman, every American, should have the freedom and right to manage her health, her economy, and her future I’ll stand up to protect those rights."

Said, "I will fight to increase access to quality, affordable healthcare... every North Carolina family should be able to take their child to a health care provider when sick."

- Said, "The Supreme Court took away womens’ reproductive rights. Every woman, every American, should have the freedom and right to manage her health, her economy, and her future I’ll stand up to protect those rights."
- Said, "I will fight to increase access to quality, affordable healthcare... every North Carolina family should be able to take their child to a health care provider when sick."

Healthcare

As of June 14, 2024, Amy Taylor North’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "The crime rate in Forsyth County has skyrocketed under Jeff Zenger’s leadership."

Supports Governor Cooper's proposals and legislative efforts for gun safety, including "red flag" checks, balancing constitutional rights with community protection, ensuring both public safety and the rights of responsible gun owners in North Carolina.

Supports “red flag” background checks.

Said, "I will fight for common-sense background checks for handgun purchases at point of sale and/or for permits to purchase, and continue to bar the purchase of certain assault-style weapons originally designed for military use..."

Plans to reduce violent and property crime by collaborating with law enforcement and community groups, securing more funding for crime prevention, and expanding after-school and mentoring programs to enhance safety for residents and businesses.

- Supports “red flag” background checks.
- Said, "I will fight for common-sense background checks for handgun purchases at point of sale and/or for permits to purchase, and continue to bar the purchase of certain assault-style weapons originally designed for military use..."
- Plans to reduce violent and property crime by collaborating with law enforcement and community groups, securing more funding for crime prevention, and expanding after-school and mentoring programs to enhance safety for residents and businesses.

Public Safety

Said, "Every child deserves a quality education. ... North Carolina used to have the nation’s top public schools, but we’ve fallen behind. ... NC ranks 43rd in the amount our General Assembly allocates for per-student spending. ..."

The candidate's website says, "We need FULLY-FUNDED PUBLIC schools (where teachers are paid more) and SAFE neighborhoods to attract FAMILIES and BUSINESSes to our DISTRICT."

Supports public schools, advocates for higher teacher salaries, and endorses two years of free community college to enhance educational outcomes for children and college students within K-12 policies.

The candidate's website says, "Vouchers used as “school choice” programs are not a solution–they take tax payer dollars away from our kids’ public schools."

The candidate's website says, "Thriving schools are the bedrock of a strong economy—reducing crime, preparing a better workforce, maintaining home values, and attracting jobs and families to NC."

The candidate's website says, "Fully-Fund Our Kids’ Schools and Increase Teacher Pay."

Plans to raise North Carolina teacher salaries from 48th in the nation, restore Master's degree pay, and advocate for excellent public schools to attract top educators, as stated during the Listening Tour.

Plans to raise North Carolina teacher salaries from 48th in the nation.

- Plans to raise North Carolina teacher salaries from 48th in the nation.

Education

The candidate's website says, "SERVICE TO COUNTRY & COMMUNITY"

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Ballotpedia, Jeff Zenger

Jeff attended Towson High School and Towson University. He is married to his wife and has 4 children.

Jeff is the president of Soloman Development, LLC, and a small business owner of Lisha Construction. He previously served as a missionary in the metro Baltimore area.

Jeffery Zenger currently serves as a state representative in State House District 74. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. He previously served as chairperson of the Regulatory Reform Committee and the vice-chairperson of the House Finance Committee.

Plans to advocate against " corruption and wasteful use of our tax dollars."

As a councilman, Zenger supported efficiency and privatizing services when possible. 

Supports more lenient regulations for businesses. 

Supports maintaining a "healthy financial standing."

- Plans to advocate against " corruption and wasteful use of our tax dollars."
- As a councilman, Zenger supported efficiency and privatizing services when possible. 
- Supports more lenient regulations for businesses. 
- Supports maintaining a "healthy financial standing."

As of June 14, 2024, Jeffrey (Jeff) Zenger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in reduced government with a focus on "local decision making."

- Believes in reduced government with a focus on "local decision making."

Jeffrey (Jeff) Zenger

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Jeff lives with his wife and four children. He graduated from Towson High School.

Jeff is a small business owner of Lisha Construction, building commercial and residential structures across North Carolina. Previously, he served as a missionary in the metro Baltimore area.

Jeff is currently a state representative for North Carolina. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He was the chair of the regulatory reform committee, and the vice-chair of the house finance committee.

- Believes in a minimalized government role in society as well as greater local decision-making and control.
- As a councilman, saved citizens money by encouraging privatization and small business growth. Plans to continue this as state representative as well as opposing corruption and over-taxation.
- Wants decreased regulations on small businesses and business owners.

- Believes that government intervention should be lessened in order for citizens to have a greater role in decision-making.

- Supports minimal regulation of firearms.

As of June 14, 2024, Jeffrey (jeff) Zenger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jeffrey (jeff) Zenger

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