Brian Hawley, candidate for NC House of Representatives District 53
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Candidates for NC House District 53
Republicans Brian Hawley and Howard Penny Jr. are running for the nomination for North Carolina House of Representatives in District 53 in Johnston and Harnett counties. The winner will face Democratic candidate Newanda L. Colvin in November’s general election. Penny is the incumbent.
Name: Brian L. Hawley
Political Party: Republican
Age on election night: 54
Website: hawleyforhouse.com
Occupation: Former teacher, semi-retired
Education: BA Political Science focus in Public Administration and Public Policy Minor in History, MPA focus on Emergency Management and Policy.
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought) Yes, Mayor of Angier
Civic involvement: Current Chairman for the Town of Angier ABC Board, former Town of Angier planning board member, founder and former director of Veteran Harbor Inc, inactive member of the American Legion, inactive member of the VFW, youth sports coach, former teacher and mentor
School test scores dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should North Carolina do to improve student performance?
The education system has failed our children and families. COVID-19 increased learning burdens resulting in education gaps which should concern all North Carolina families. Face-to-face instruction, school choice, parental rights, and pivot away from social engineering and place focus back on core classes.
What do you want to happen in North Carolina if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
The sanctity of life must be preserved. How far are humans willing to go to deny a baby their God-given right to life? I will continue to fight for the unborn and defend their most sacred right to life.
What should North Carolina do to reduce violent crime?
Government alone cannot fix issues of the heart, and collaboration between government and non-government actors can lead to sustainable solutions. I am a strong believer in individual rights and will fight to ensure law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms.
Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?
This is not just about medical freedoms and revenue of big government and big pharma. We must look at public health and the possibilities of addiction. Supporters claim there is no addiction concern. However, research contradicts this claim and 30% of users have some degree of marijuana disorder.
What should the state’s minimum wage be? What policies would you support to help struggling North Carolinians?
Balance in policy must be sought to protect businesses and workers alike. Current inflation is dismantling American confidence and harming all families. The federal government is reducing the purchasing power of the American dollar. Policy to encourage small business and entrepreneurship.
Should North Carolina expand Medicaid, and how?
Not sustainable. How many mandates and federal programs will we welcome into our lives to dismantle America? We do not need to keep allowing government takeover of the health care system. Research shows as federal funding drops budget constraints begin which are harmful to programs like education.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?
Yes. Teacher pay is unacceptable. We have too many bureaucrats involved in education who have absolutely no idea what is taking place inside the classroom.
What are your top three issues?
Health care, education and economy
This story was originally published April 25, 2022, 11:43 AM.
