Guest speakers for the Rowan County Democratic Party Potluck Breakfast on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. will comprise N.C. General Assembly Democratic candidates — House candidates Scott Huffman (District 76) and Sabrina Harris (District 77) and Senate candidate Gary Weart (District 33).
Come listen to brief stump speeches and join the question and answer session that follows. Bring a dish to share or just bring yourself. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. RCDP Headquarters, 1504 W. Innes Street, Salisbury.
Submitted speaker bios
Scott Huffman, a dad and a Navy veteran, is a working professional in information technology and cybersecurity. A longtime community advocate, Huffman believes public service should be about showing up, listening and working for everyday people. As a candidate for the North Carolina House 76, Huffman is committed to fighting for working families, fair wages, affordable healthcare, strong public schools and respect for teachers and public employees. He supports voting rights, ending gerrymandering, protecting women’s reproductive freedom, addressing climate change, advancing equality, supporting veterans, improving public safety, reforming humane immigration and criminal justice, and ensuring that every child has a fair shot at a better future through our public schools. N.C. House District 76 covers most of Rowan County.
Sabrina Harris is a representative who intends to fight for the things that matter most: our farmland, our families and our future. Her platform is built around six priorities — protecting our farmland and natural resources; expanding mental health and substance abuse care; supporting small businesses across all demographics; protecting women’s rights — all of them; properly funding public education with real voucher accountability; and seeking fair property taxes that reflect our home’s true value. She believes that together we can protect our state, preserve our traditions, and support our future. N.C. House District 77 covers northwest Rowan and all of Davie and Yadkin counties.
Running for Senate, Gary Weart will fight for fully funded public education, accessible and affordable healthcare, and real solutions to the rising cost of living and safety in our schools. He believes in transparent, accountable leadership and in listening to all people. As a retired North Carolina public school teacher, coach, administrator and lifelong advocate for safe, thriving schools, he will work to strengthen our schools, protect access to healthcare, and ensure District 33 is a place where working families can afford to live, work and thrive. Weart has dedicated over 50 years to education, serving as a teacher, coach of seven sports, administrator, violence-prevention specialist, teacher-support specialist and adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte.
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