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Ronda has a bachelor of arts in Social Science health & human services University of Buffalo. She also has a master's degree in social work from the University of Buffalo. 

Ronda works as a social school worker for Stokes County Schools. Previously, she worked for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. 

Ronda Mays campaign for state senator is her first entry into politics. 

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Housing: Adequate and affordable housing is a concern. Rent prices are high. Some of the available housing is not safe for children and families to live in, but these are the properties they can afford."

Said "Rent prices are high. Some of the available housing is not safe for children and families to live in, but these are the properties they can afford."

- Said "Rent prices are high. Some of the available housing is not safe for children and families to live in, but these are the properties they can afford."

Economy

Said, "Citizen Action of New York contacted me concerning their advocacy and organizing... They were working on environmental... issues at that time..."

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

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "Health Care: Medicaid expansion provides the opportunity for more North Carolinians to have health care coverage... There is a need for improved access to medical and mental health services..."

Supports Medicaid expansion and calls for improved access to medical and mental health services.

- Supports Medicaid expansion and calls for improved access to medical and mental health services.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Education: Every student deserves to have equitable access to a quality education...including qualified educators, books, and the current technology."

Believes every student deserves to have equitable access to a quality education, "including qualified educators, books, and the current technology. The availability of high-speed internet in all communities is important to the success of children attending school."

- Believes every student deserves to have equitable access to a quality education, "including qualified educators, books, and the current technology. The availability of high-speed internet in all communities is important to the success of children attending school."

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Ronda Mays

States rent prices are high and that adequate and affordable housing is a concern. 

- States rent prices are high and that adequate and affordable housing is a concern. 

Believes every student deserves to have equitable access to a quality education.

- Believes every student deserves to have equitable access to a quality education.

As of February 5, 2024, Ronda Mays’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ronda Mays has a diverse professional background in education and community service. She has worked as a school social worker, director of family engagement, and lead graduation coach. Additionally, she has held leadership positions such as president of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, National Education Association director, and president of North Carolina Association of Educators - region 2 director.

- The candidate's website says, "Housing: Adequate and affordable housing is a concern. Rent prices are high. Some of the available housing is not safe for children and families to live in, but these are the properties they can afford."

- Said, "Citizen Action of New York contacted me concerning their advocacy and organizing... They were working on environmental... issues at that time..."

The candidate's website says, "Food Insecurity: There are communities without access to fresh fruits, vegetables, or grocery stores. Having access increases the health and well-being of those in the community."

- The candidate's website says, "Health Care: Medicaid expansion provides the opportunity for more North Carolinians to have health care coverage... There is a need for improved access to medical and mental health services..."
- The candidate's website says, "Food Insecurity: There are communities without access to fresh fruits, vegetables, or grocery stores. Having access increases the health and well-being of those in the community."

Said, "Working with children, families, and communities ... I have helped to organize educators and parents around issues of concern."

Supports equitable, quality education; collaborates with stakeholders to overcome educational barriers; advocates for children's welfare, addressing abuse, housing, teen pregnancy, financial challenges, mental health, and domestic violence.

Said, "When my children and I relocated to Winston-Salem, NC, in 1995, they attended and graduated from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. They went on to universities in North Carolina and received their bachelors degrees."

- The candidate's website says, "Education: Every student deserves to have equitable access to a quality education...including qualified educators, books, and the current technology."
- Said, "Working with children, families, and communities ... I have helped to organize educators and parents around issues of concern."
- Supports equitable, quality education; collaborates with stakeholders to overcome educational barriers; advocates for children's welfare, addressing abuse, housing, teen pregnancy, financial challenges, mental health, and domestic violence.
- Said, "When my children and I relocated to Winston-Salem, NC, in 1995, they attended and graduated from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. They went on to universities in North Carolina and received their bachelors degrees."

- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- 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.