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The Saga of Two Boards 

Sixty percent of the voters approved a school bond referendum for $68 million to repair and renovate Rosman Middle/High and Brevard High in 2018. Priorities included enhanced student safety and security at both schools, new high school classrooms in Rosman, and a new auxiliary gym and kitchen/cafeteria in Brevard. Five years later, none of that has happened.

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Medicaid Expansion Q&A

Democrats fought to expand Medicaid coverage in North Carolina—and they delivered! In our state, 600,000 more people are eligible.

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Democrats fight for Healthcare

North Carolina Republicans refused for more than 10 years to accept federal funding to help expand coverage to low-income people. 

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Republican Secrets Harm Everyone

Republican leaders downplay charges of  “secret police” tactics, but their denials are unconvincing. The law authorizes Gov Ops staff to enter “any building or facility” owned or leased by a state or non-state entity without a warrant. Contractors who run businesses out of their homes are not immune from Gov Ops raids. When Gov Ops agents enter a private residence, the person must stay quiet about the entry and cannot seek outside help. If the Gov Ops team deems them uncooperative, they could face criminal charges. 

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Canvass For Democracy

Democrats have led the fight for Equality under the law for Women’s Rights, Civil Rights, LGBTQ Rights, Human Rights, and so much more. Without a strong Democracy, all of that is at risk.

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Thank You!

This year's Freedom Festival was a huge success!  The people, the music, the food, the activities.  So many people.  All of the richness of the Brevard Community coming together.  And so many young people.  All we can say is WOW!!!

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Democrats Tackle Climate Change

The Democratic Party’s multilayer approach involves growing our economy and combating climate change at the same time by investing in solar and wind energy, upgrading our power grid using 21st century technologies, retrofitting buildings and homes to be more energy efficient. Right now across North Carolina, charging stations for electric vehicles are being built with funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to pave the way for more EV use.

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WHAT DEMOCRATS HAVE DONE FOR US: A REPORT CARD (Part I)

Benefits Democrats have brought to North Carolina.

Helping us recover from COVID.

In March 2021 the Democrats in Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARPA). NO REPUBLICANS SUPPORTED IT but ARPA did rescue us.

All 647 North Carolina towns, cities, and counties received direct Pandemic Recovery Funds—enabling them to avoid cuts and invest in public safety, housing, workforce development, and other critical areas.

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FREEDOM Festival 2023

Please join us Saturday September 23rd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Silversteen Park, 78 Hillview Street, Brevard, NC

FREE Fun for ALL Faiths and Families!

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What Could Be Wrong with Integrity?

The code says board members commit to … model civility to students, employees, and all elements of the community. The proposal was to add “and integrity” after the word “civility” in the above phrase. One board member objected to adding the word “integrity,” saying he felt it to be subjective and open to interpretation; that it could create situations where certain opinions or dissenting voices could be dismissed or labeled as uncivil, limiting diversity of thought.

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TC Kids Need You

TC Kids Need You — The GOP led Board of Education members will fill the current BOE vacancy. That person must be a Democrat. TCDP has presented 6 well-qualified candidates to be considered and they need your support.

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