Ballotpedia - Timothy Reeder

Dr. Timothy Reeder earned a bachelors degree in biochemistry and a medical degree from The Ohio State University. He also has a master's degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Dr. Timothy Reeder is an emergency physician who has worked full time for East Carolina University and the Brody School of Medicine. 

Timothy Reeder is the current State Representative for North Carolina District 9. He was elected to this position in 2022 and has served one term in this position. 

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North Carolina Family Voter - REEDER, TIMOTHY MEET THE CANDIDATE

The candidate's website says, "Economic freedom is essential to human liberty and personal success. In the State House Dr. Tim Reeder will prioritize the economic needs of Pitt County residents, lowering the cost of living, and creating more good jobs."

The candidate's website says, "Pass one of the largest tax cuts in state history"

As state representative for NC District 9, Timothy Reeder passed "one of the largest tax cuts in state history."

Supports low taxes and decreased regulations on companies.

Supports tax breaks and financial benefits for businesses to encourage them to come to North Carolina.

- The candidate's website says, "Economic freedom is essential to human liberty and personal success. In the State House Dr. Tim Reeder will prioritize the economic needs of Pitt County residents, lowering the cost of living, and creating more good jobs."
- As state representative for NC District 9, Timothy Reeder passed "one of the largest tax cuts in state history."
- Supports low taxes and decreased regulations on companies.
- Supports tax breaks and financial benefits for businesses to encourage them to come to North Carolina.

Economy

As of January 31, 2024, Timothy Reeder’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

North Carolina Medical Journal - Bipartisan Priorities for Child and Family Well-being: A Conversation with Reps. Timothy Reeder and Carla Cunningham

The candidate's website says, "Dr. Reeder knows access to health care is important for everyone in Pitt County... As an emergency room doctor and a professor at the ECU Brody School of Medicine, Dr. Reeder sees the challenges the people of Pitt County face every day..."

The candidate's website says, "Dr. Reeder knows access to health care is important for everyone in Pitt County... He will take his skills in the ER of working quickly and collaboratively to the State House to get results for us."

As state representative for NC District 9, Timothy Reeder sponsored the Health Care Practitioner Transparency Act.

Opposes the legalization of medical marijuana.

Said, "I believe that the family structure is the foundation of a functioning society and... over the last decades that the family unit is falling apart. That’s where I think we need to be looking as opposed to just putting more money into the mental health system."

Said, "In our area, most of the high-risk obstetrics is done through the university... They were telling us that 0% of their pregnant women were seen in the first trimester... We know that the health of the baby, the health of the mother is better when the pregnancy is planned... I think we need to be thinking about how to make pregnancies planned when it’s appropriate..."

- The candidate's website says, "Dr. Reeder knows access to health care is important for everyone in Pitt County... He will take his skills in the ER of working quickly and collaboratively to the State House to get results for us."
- As state representative for NC District 9, Timothy Reeder sponsored the Health Care Practitioner Transparency Act.
- Opposes medical assisted suicide.
- Opposes the legalization of medical marijuana.
- Said, "I believe that the family structure is the foundation of a functioning society and... over the last decades that the family unit is falling apart. That’s where I think we need to be looking as opposed to just putting more money into the mental health system."
- Said, "In our area, most of the high-risk obstetrics is done through the university... They were telling us that 0% of their pregnant women were seen in the first trimester... We know that the health of the baby, the health of the mother is better when the pregnancy is planned... I think we need to be thinking about how to make pregnancies planned when it’s appropriate..."

Healthcare

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Said, "We need common sense election security measures such as voter ID to ensure the integrity at the ballot box. The people of North Carolina passed voter ID... in 2018, only to be overruled by activist judges."

- Said, "We need common sense election security measures such as voter ID to ensure the integrity at the ballot box. The people of North Carolina passed voter ID... in 2018, only to be overruled by activist judges."

Voting & Elections

Supports "protecting the Second Amendment."

Believes in supporting police, firefighters, and paramedics.

- Supports "protecting the Second Amendment."
- Believes in supporting police, firefighters, and paramedics.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Tim will support our students, parents, and teachers in pursuing every educational opportunity they can... He will also prioritize helping our students learn the basics of reading, writing, math, science, and history."

Plans to increase funding for School Resource Officers and mental health professionals, as well as encourage basic reading, writing, math, science, and history curriculum.

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina has a long tradition of excellence in education from primary through college... Our students should have access to the best teachers and schools to prepare them to compete in a global economy."

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina has a long tradition of excellence in education... Our students should have access to the best teachers and schools to prepare them to compete in a global economy."

The candidate's website says, "Secure $500+ million for East Carolina University"

As state representative for NC District 9, Timothy Reeder acquired $500+ million for East Carolina University. 

The candidate's website says, "Expand School Choice in North Carolina"

Plans to continue to support and expand School Choice in North Carolina. 

Opposes the teaching of Critical Race Theory.

Opposes instruction on topics of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

- Plans to increase funding for School Resource Officers and mental health professionals, as well as encourage basic reading, writing, math, science, and history curriculum.
- The candidate's website says, "North Carolina has a long tradition of excellence in education... Our students should have access to the best teachers and schools to prepare them to compete in a global economy."
- As state representative for NC District 9, Timothy Reeder acquired $500+ million for East Carolina University. 
- Plans to continue to support and expand School Choice in North Carolina. 
- Opposes the teaching of Critical Race Theory.
- Plans to "protect women's sports."
- Opposes instruction on topics of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Education

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Timothy Reeder

Dr. Timothy Reeder earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University and later obtained a master's degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He moved to North Carolina in 1998. Details about his family, where he lives, and church attendance are not provided.

Dr. Timothy Reeder is an emergency physician who has worked full time for East Carolina University and the Brody School of Medicine. He also obtained a master's degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

As of February 12, 2024, Timothy Reeder’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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