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Tina holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Saint Augustine’s University. She currently resides in Davidson County.

Tina is retired. She previously served as an adult probation and parole officer from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. She founded the non-profit organizations, Anything For Our Youth Group and The Black Butterfly Network – Lexington. She also owns a business, Royalty Events & More. 

Tina Royal's campaign for state senator in District 30 is her first run for public office. She currently serves on the Davidson and Davie County Community College Board of Trustees.

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Believes in increasing affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients. Supports more visible and accessible entrepreneurship programs and local economic development.

Wants to increase access to affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients.

Supports increasing collaboration among organizations in rural and smaller communities to create more opportunities and work more efficiently.

Wants more collaboration in rural communities. 

Wants to install programs that promote entrepreneurship and small business growth. 

- Wants to increase access to affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients.
- Wants more collaboration in rural communities. 
- Wants to install programs that promote entrepreneurship and small business growth. 

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

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Press Release: Royal announces candidacy for NC Senate District 30

Wants to expand access to mental health resources.

- Wants to expand access to mental health resources.

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Plans to focus on providing ample funding and resources for public schools. 

Wants to attract and retain teachers through competitive pay, career development, and establishing a supportive work culture. 

Supports expanding educational opportunities for students, which include providing "access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs."

Opposes allocating tax payer funds for private school tuition.  

- Plans to focus on providing ample funding and resources for public schools. 
- Wants to attract and retain teachers through competitive pay, career development, and establishing a supportive work culture. 
- Supports expanding educational opportunities for students, which include providing "access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs."
- Supports school choice.
- Opposes allocating tax payer funds for private school tuition.  

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Tina Royal

The candidate's website says, "DAVIDSON COUNTY — A Democratic candidate running for a state Senate seat representing Davidson and Davie counties was excluded from a candidates forum where her opponents were given the opportunity to speak."

Tina earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Saint Augustine’s University. She currently resides in Davidson County, NC. She received an appointment from Governor Roy Cooper to the Davidson/Davie County Community College Board of Trustees.

Tina is a newly retired Adult Probation/Parole Officer from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. She is the founder of two non-profit organizations, Anything For Our Youth Group and The Black Butterfly Network – Lexington. Additionally, she launched her own small business, Royalty Events & More, which rents equipment for special events.

Tina Royal's campaign for state senator in District 30 is her first run for public office.

Advocates increasing access to affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients.

Supports more visible and accessible entrepreneurship programs and local economic development.

- Advocates increasing access to affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients.
- Supports increasing collaboration among organizations in rural and smaller communities to create more opportunities and work more efficiently.
- Supports more visible and accessible entrepreneurship programs and local economic development.

Wants to expand access to mental health resources such as student art programming.

- Wants to expand access to mental health resources such as student art programming.

Supports term limits and ethics reform for the U.S. Supreme Court.

- Supports term limits and ethics reform for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Plans to "implement evidence-based practices, promote accountability, and ensure equitable access to education for all students."

Supports investing in public education to "enhance classroom environments, support extracurricular activities, and provide essential tools for both students and teachers."

Wants to attract and retain teachers through competitive pay, professional development, and supportive work cultures.

Prioritizes "access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs" for students.

Opposes the allocation of public funds towards private school tuition.

- Plans to "implement evidence-based practices, promote accountability, and ensure equitable access to education for all students."
- Supports investing in public education to "enhance classroom environments, support extracurricular activities, and provide essential tools for both students and teachers."
- Wants to attract and retain teachers through competitive pay, professional development, and supportive work cultures.
- Prioritizes "access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs" for students.
- Supports school choice.
- Opposes the allocation of public funds towards private school tuition.

Tina Royal is an alumna of Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC, where she graduated with a degree in Sociology. She currently resides in Davidson County, NC. Details about her church attendance or family life are not provided in the information given.

Tina Royal is a newly retired Adult Probation/Parole Officer from the NC Department of Public Safety. She is the founder of two non-profit organizations, Anything For Our Youth Group and The Black Butterfly Network – Lexington. Additionally, she launched her own small business, Royalty Events & More, which rents equipment for special events.

Tina Royal received an appointment from Governor Roy Cooper to the Davidson/Davie County Community College Board of Trustees. She is currently aspiring to represent NC Senate District 30. There is no information provided on how long she has held office or any past political campaigns.

The candidate's website says, "What are the most significant economic development challenges facing your rural community or region today?"

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- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.