Ballotpedia, Eddie Settle

Eddie is originally from Wilkes County and graduated East Wilkes High School. He earned his associate's degree in business from Wilkes Community College. Eddie and his wife, Shelia, have 2 children. They attend Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, where Eddie serves as deacon.

Eddie is the owner of Nu-Line Printing, Inc. and Settle Cattle Company.

Eddie Settle currently serves as State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 36. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served 3 terms as Wilkes County Commissioner from 2012 to 2022.

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Opposes tax increases and supports cutting unnecessary spending to help businesses create jobs. As a County Commissioner, voted to lower taxes in 2016.

Opposes tax increases and supports cutting unnecessary spending to help businesses create jobs. 

Opposes tax increases and expanding government, advocating instead for cutting unnecessary spending and supporting businesses to create jobs.

Opposes tax increases and supports cutting unnecessary spending.

Believes high taxes stifle business, kill jobs, and harm the economy. As a County Commissioner, has served Wilkes County since 2012.

Believes in lowering taxes and reducing national debt. As a County Commissioner, voted to lower taxes in 2016.

Believes agriculture is crucial to North Carolina's economy. As Chairman of the Agriculture Steering Committee of the NCACC, advocated for better cattle markets in Washington, D.C.

Believes in helping businesses create jobs.

- Opposes tax increases and supports cutting unnecessary spending to help businesses create jobs. 

Economy

Supports improving cattle markets and trade agreements to benefit agriculture. As Chairman of the Agriculture Steering Committee, advocated in Washington, D.C. for better cattle markets and participated in the Japan Trade Agreement discussions at the White House.

Believes agriculture is crucial to North Carolina's economy and plans to "always do what is right for agriculture and for the environment."

- Believes agriculture is crucial to North Carolina's economy and plans to "always do what is right for agriculture and for the environment."

Energy & the Environment

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Believes the family unit is crucial to society and opposes abortion. As Chairman of the Wilkes County Board of Commissioners, passed a resolution designating the county a haven for the unborn.

Opposes the legalization of medical marijuana.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Opposes the legalization of medical marijuana.

Healthcare

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Supports term limits for North Carolina state legislators.

Said, "I believe voter identification is a necessary process in order for all citizens to regain confidence in the election process."

- Supports term limits for North Carolina state legislators.
- Said, "I believe voter identification is a necessary process in order for all citizens to regain confidence in the election process."

Voting & Elections

Believes in actively fighting for Second Amendment rights as a member of the NRA.

Supports fighting for Second Amendment rights at the state level.

Plans to "continue fighting for second amendment rights at the state level" and is a member of the National Rifle Association.

- Plans to "continue fighting for second amendment rights at the state level" and is a member of the National Rifle Association.

Public Safety

Opposes the teaching of Critical Race Theory in NC schools.

Opposes the teaching of "Critical Race Theory" in North Carolina schools and believes it is "pure poison."

Supports quality education initiatives for children, college, and K-12 school policies.

- Opposes the teaching of "Critical Race Theory" in North Carolina schools and believes it is "pure poison."
- Believes quality education is important.
- Supports school choice vouchers.

Education

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

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Eddie Settle

Eddie Settle is a native of Wilkes County and a graduate of East Wilkes High School and Wilkes Community College, where he majored in Business. He has been married to his wife Shelia for 41 years, and they have two children, Melissa and Matt. The specific church Eddie attends is not mentioned in the provided information.

Eddie Settle is a business owner from Wilkes County who began working in the family business, Nu-Line Printing, Inc., in 1979 and took ownership of the company in 1994. He also started Settle Cattle Company in 1990. His professional experience is rooted in these two ventures, which he continues to operate.

Eddie Settle has served as Chairman of the Board for four years and as Vice Chairman for three years. He has been appointed Chairman of the Environmental Steering Committee of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and has served six years as Chairman of the Agriculture Steering Committee of the NCACC.

The candidate's website says, "experience in the field and advocating for better cattle markets and addressing"

Believes in addressing environmental issues such as water quality, solid waste management, and recycling. As Chairman of the Environment Steering Committee with the NCACC, supports initiatives for agriculture and environmental protection.

Believes in prioritizing the interests of agriculture and the environment.

Believes healthcare decisions, including responses to Covid, should be left to local leaders, not the government. As County Commissioner, opposed mask mandates and church closures during the pandemic.

Believes in providing free two-year degrees for Wilkes County high school graduates. Opposes teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in North Carolina schools, calling it "pure poison."

Believes in the importance of quality education and supports a program for free two-year degrees for Wilkes County high school graduates. Opposes teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in North Carolina schools, calling it "pure poison."

Supports offering free two-year degrees for Wilkes County high school graduates.

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