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Welcome to Tom's website. Thomas (Tom) A. Thomas of Pisgah Forest NC announced on December 10th that he will seek the NC State House Seat for House District 113. This is the seat currently held by Rep. Trudi Walend who recently announced her retirement at the end of this term.
A long-serving principal, who retired in July, 2007 after serving 35 years in the Transylvania County School System, Mr. Thomas commented, "I accept the challenge to be the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House District 113 seat. I would welcome the opportunity to use my abillity to foster community involvement and the skills developed during my successful administrative career and various community endeavers in support of our district."
There are many challenges that District 113's three counties, as well as our state, confront. Among those Tom identified are the following:
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Giving our excellent educational systems the support and resources they deserve to continue their history of excellence.
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Insuring high quality accessible health care that is affordable for individuals and businesses in support of their employees.
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Addressing county growth, environmental and infrastructure concerns and issues, and the effects of these issues on the people of our district.
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Continuing to build and support quality law enforcement systems for the service and protection of our citizens.
"Visiting in each of the three counties, I hear the same concerns raised. I believe people of every political persuasion want a representative who will actively seek their opinions and speak for them in Raleigh," Tom commented.
Tom's broad community service experience has afforded him an opportunity to be aware of a wide range of community issues. He has served as Ecusta District Scout Coordinator, EMT and Emergency Management Coordinator for Transylvania County for 2 years, American Red Cross Chairman for Transylvania County for three years, Advanced First Aid and CPR instructor for the American Red Cross for over thirty years, Brevard Rescue Squad member for five years, and presently serves on the Gorges State Park Advisory Board and the State Credit Union Advisory Board. For eleven years Tom served as a Board Member of Western North Carolina Tomorrow. He is a past member of the State Superintendent's Educational Advisory Group and served for three years as President of the North Carolina Association of Principals and Administrators, as well as twenty years as Director of District I of that organization. During those years, he worked with the legislative lobbying group for fifteen years working to improve conditions for teachers and administrators in our state.
Tom and his wife Brenda both graduated from Western Carolina University and moved to Transylvania County where they have each been in the Transylvania County School System for the last 35 years. Tom was honored as North Carolina State Principal of the Year in 1998-1999. Their son David grew up in Brevard, graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill, and is now pursuing his doctorate at the University of Utah. The Thomases are members of the First United Methodist Church of Brevard.
Tom Thomas looks forward to this campaign for the NC House. "Together, we can make a positive difference for District 113." I have the time and skills to focus on and get answer's for our district's needs. I will listen to the concerns and ideas of the citizens across this district in Polk, Henderson and Transylvania Counties. With your quidance and support, I promise to address our district's needs in Raleigh. I can only see positive results from our working together."
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| Thank you for your support. Contributions can be sent to: Tom Thomas Campaign Committee and addressed to Tom Thomas, Candidate, NC House District 113. Together WE can make a positive difference for our district. |
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