Mark Robinson

Taxes / Budget We must continue to cut taxes in North Carolina, not just for businesses but for every hardworking taxpayer in the state. The more money citizens keep from their hard-earned paycheck, the more money they have to make ends meet. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Train, Equip, and Hold Officers to the Highest Professional Standard Economy Agriculture is vital to North Carolina’s economy. We must provide our farmers with the tools they need for success while reducing unnecessary regulations that do not offer substantive protections for communities and customers. It’s harder today to be a farmer than ever before, and without them our society doesn’t function. We should celebrate our farmers, not attack them. Government Reform Any regulation in any industry that hinders business and does not provide meaningful impact on customer protection should be removed. Red tape from overly burdensome regulations hinders economic development and job growth. Regulatory agencies should provide the guardrails to ensure companies are acting in a responsible manner and that everyone is playing by the same rules. Agencies should never turn guardrails into roadblocks. We need to ensure that agencies work quickly and efficiently. Delays from agencies on permitting, licensing, and approval for projects cost time and money; and are a disservice to North Carolina’s taxpayers. Infrastructure / Transportation We must ensure the state has the infrastructure to handle the tremendous growth we are experiencing. This means investing in rural broadband, safe and wide roadways, coastal protections, robust bridges, and well-maintained ports. When we have quality infrastructure, we will have sustained economic growth for all. Taxes / Budget Out-of-control federal government spending, high interest rates, and increased energy costs have made the price of everything go up. The state can help reduce the effects of inflation by cutting taxes and fees, reducing energy costs, and responsibly managing the state budget so that life is more affordable for everyone.