Mary is married to her husband, Ralph, and they have 4 adult children. She studied political science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Mary previously worked in insurance adjusting in Charlotte. 

Mary Belk currently serves as a state representative for District 88. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

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Believes in supporting small businesses through common-sense reforms. As a House Representative, passed a bipartisan bill aiding small business growth.

Believes in supporting small businesses through common-sense reforms, and as a state representative, passed a bipartisan bill aiding small business growth.

- Believes in supporting small businesses through common-sense reforms, and as a state representative, passed a bipartisan bill aiding small business growth.

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

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Said, "I am proud to be a legislator who prioritizes access to safe, affordable, and compassionate health care for all, and recognizes that women's rights and access to life saving care are currently under siege across our country. "

Believes Medicaid Expansion is crucial for healthcare funding, especially for substance misuse disorders. As a House Representative, introduced the Opioid Opt-Out bill to help patients in long-term recovery avoid opioid medications.

Believes Medicaid Expansion is crucial for healthcare funding, especially for substance misuse disorders, and as a state representative, introduced the Opioid Opt-Out bill to help patients in long-term recovery avoid opioid medications.

- Said, "I am proud to be a legislator who prioritizes access to safe, affordable, and compassionate health care for all, and recognizes that women's rights and access to life saving care are currently under siege across our country. "
- Believes Medicaid Expansion is crucial for healthcare funding, especially for substance misuse disorders, and as a state representative, introduced the Opioid Opt-Out bill to help patients in long-term recovery avoid opioid medications.

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As a House Representative, introduced the Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out Act to address the opioid crisis by promoting non-opioid treatments. Consulted with legislators from Massachusetts and Alaska on implementing similar measures.

As a state representative, introduced the Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out Act to address the opioid crisis by promoting non-opioid treatments.

- As a state representative, introduced the Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out Act to address the opioid crisis by promoting non-opioid treatments.

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As a House Representative, supported funding for special subject teachers and additional resources for K-3 class size mandates. Believes in providing adequate time and funding for schools to implement new policies.

As a state representative, supported funding for special subject teachers and additional resources for K-3 class size mandates. Believes in providing adequate time and funding for schools to implement new policies.

As a state representative, "stood with parents and school administrators from across the state who demanded more time and funding to hire teachers, build classrooms, and implement the policy in a reasonable time frame."

- As a state representative, supported funding for special subject teachers and additional resources for K-3 class size mandates. Believes in providing adequate time and funding for schools to implement new policies.
- As a state representative, "stood with parents and school administrators from across the state who demanded more time and funding to hire teachers, build classrooms, and implement the policy in a reasonable time frame."

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Mary Belk

Mary is married to her husband, Ralph, and they have four adult children. She studied political science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Mary Belk currently serves as the State Representative for District 88. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As a House Representative, sponsored HB754 to support small business growth by allowing Bed & Breakfasts to offer additional meals. Believes in updating regulations to help small businesses stay competitive.

- Believes in supporting small businesses through common-sense reforms. As a House Representative, passed a bipartisan bill aiding small business growth.

- Believes Medicaid Expansion is crucial for healthcare funding, especially for substance misuse disorders. As a House Representative, introduced the Opioid Opt-Out bill to help patients in long-term recovery avoid opioid medications.
- Said, "I am proud to be a legislator who prioritizes access to safe, affordable, and compassionate health care for all, and recognizes that women's rights and access to life saving care are currently under siege across our country. "

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As a House Representative, introduced the Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out Act to address the opioid crisis by promoting non-opioid treatments.

- As a House Representative, introduced the Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out Act to address the opioid crisis by promoting non-opioid treatments.

Believes we shouldn't sacrifice Science, Art, and PE programs for a "misguided one-size-fits-all mandate." As a House Representative, joined a bipartisan coalition to pass HB13, delaying lower class size mandates in K-3.

As a House Representative, "stood with parents and school administrators from across the state who demanded more time and funding to hire teachers, build classrooms, and implement the policy in a reasonable time frame."

- As a House Representative, supported funding for special subject teachers and additional resources for K-3 class size mandates. Believes in providing adequate time and funding for schools to implement new policies.
- As a House Representative, "stood with parents and school administrators from across the state who demanded more time and funding to hire teachers, build classrooms, and implement the policy in a reasonable time frame."

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

Mary Belk has served as Head Grade Mother at St. Patrick Elementary School and as PTO Vice President at Holy Trinity Middle School and Charlotte Catholic High School. She is currently in her first term of office, where she has focused on initiatives related to education, opioid policies, and small business growth. Belk is a member of several committees, including Transportation, Banking, Local & State Government, and Judiciary, as well as the Justice & Public Safety Appropriations Subcommittee.

Representative Mary Belk is in her first term of office. She serves on the Transportation, Banking, Local & State Government, and Judiciary Committees, as well as the Justice & Public Safety Appropriations Subcommittee.

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