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Donna holds an associate's degree in criminal justice and corrections from Alamance Community College, a bachelor's degree in religious studies from Elon University, a master's degree in divinity from Shaw University, and a second master's degree in nonprofit management from High Point University. 

Donna currently works as an associate pastor. She previously worked as a law enforcement officer and as an Alamance Community College GED instructor. 

Donna Vanhook currently serves as the Alamance County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor. She was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving her first term. She previously ran for mayor of the City of Burlington in 2021, but she did not win. 

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Believes quality infrastructure fosters economic growth and improves residents' quality of life. Supports prioritizing projects that enhance transportation, broadband access, and connectivity, especially in rural areas.

Plans to prioritize infrastructure projects aimed to enhance transportation, high-speed internet, and connectivity, especially in rural areas. 

Supports measures for affordable and quality housing.

Wants measures that promote rural infrastructure development.

- Plans to prioritize infrastructure projects aimed to enhance transportation, high-speed internet, and connectivity, especially in rural areas. 
- Supports small businesses.
- Supports measures for affordable and quality housing.
- Wants measures that promote rural infrastructure development.

Economy

Supports sustainable practices and clean energy investments to ensure a healthy and resilient future for county residents.

Supports sustainable practices and investing in clean energy. 

- Supports sustainable practices and investing in clean energy. 
- Wants to address environmental issues.
- Wants measures that support Agriculture.

Energy & the Environment

Supports measures for accessible healthcare.

- Supports measures for accessible healthcare.

Healthcare

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

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Public Safety

Believes in providing opportunities for all youth, educators, and staff to thrive in public education schools. Supports making Alamance County a better place for young people.

Holds ensuring opportunities for all youth, educators, and staff to succeed in public schools as a top priority. 

Believes in "fully funded public school systems." Supports comprehensive K-12 school policies and accessible college education for all children.

- Holds ensuring opportunities for all youth, educators, and staff to succeed in public schools as a top priority. 
- Wants to fully fund public schools.

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Amy is from Union Ridge, Alamance County, and attended Western Alamance High School. She holds both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is married to her husband, Fred, with whom she has 3 children.

Amy works as an attorney at her own law firm, Galey Law Firm, PLLC. 

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Amy Scott Galey currently serves as a state senator in District 25. She was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving her first term. She previously served as a state senator in District 24. She was elected to that position in 2020 and served for 1 term. She previously served as an Alamance County Commissioner. She was elected to this position in 2016. She also served as chair of the Board of Commissioners. 

As a State Senator, voted for a balanced budget that cut taxes and increased teacher pay. Plans to combat rising inflation and provide economic relief for families.

As a State Senator, Galey voted for a budget that reduced taxes, increased teacher pay by 5%, and allocated "billions..." for infrastructure.

As an Alamance County Commissioner, supported farmers and local agriculture, recognizing its vital role in North Carolina’s economy. Believes local agriculture benefits the community by providing local food.

As an Alamance County Commissioner, she made efforts to support farmers and local agriculture. 

- As a State Senator, Galey voted for a budget that reduced taxes, increased teacher pay by 5%, and allocated "billions..." for infrastructure.
- As an Alamance County Commissioner, she made efforts to support farmers and local agriculture. 

Supports protecting farmers and local agriculture.

Supports local farmer’s markets, farmland preservation, water quality protection, and addressing land use concerns.

Supports developing and aiding local farmer's markets. 

Supports "the farmland preservation program, which purchases development rights from farmers."

- Supports protecting farmers and local agriculture.
- Supports developing and aiding local farmer's markets. 
- Supports "the farmland preservation program, which purchases development rights from farmers."

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

Supports the Second Amendment, holds a concealed carry permit, and is an NRA member. Believes in the importance of lawful firearm ownership for hunting and personal protection.

Supports criminal justice reform, including the Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, which ensures humane treatment and health considerations for pregnant incarcerated women.

As a state senator, Galey supported the Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, which provides parenting classes and adequate nutrition and ensures humane treatment for incarcerated women during labor.

- Opposes gun control.
- As a state senator, Galey supported the Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, which provides parenting classes and adequate nutrition and ensures humane treatment for incarcerated women during labor.

Plans to hold recruiting and retaining top performing public school teachers as a top priority.

- Plans to hold recruiting and retaining top performing public school teachers as a top priority.

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