Ralph Hise, Candidate for NC Senate District 47, In His Own Words

“I love western North Carolina, and I cannot think of anywhere else in the world I would rather live. It is my home, and it is my heritage. My roots run deep, and my family has been here for many generations.

“I am running for the State Senate because I want to bring more jobs to western North Carolina. We need jobs in the private sector and lower taxes on small businesses in order for them to hire more employees. Unemployment is going the wrong way. I recognize the skills and strength of our workforce.

“For many years Senator Queen has actively worked against the interests of our region by opposing our efforts in economic development through higher taxes and government regulation. He has attempted to divide our judicial district, place additional burdens on our local county and municipal governments by shifting costs away from the state, and refuses to champion the strongly held social and moral values of our region. The counties of the 47th district are hurting with current unemployment rates as high as 12.2%. We need to increase jobs and opportunities by lowering tax rates, not raise taxes by a billion dollars like Senator Queen supported just last year.

“The backbone of our economy is small business, and we must create an atmosphere for them to develop and thrive, rather than be taxed to death. We must look to reduce government.”

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Ralph Hise is serving his second term as mayor of Spruce Pine, NC.  At 33 years old, Mayor Hise would be the youngest member serving in the North Carolina Senate. He is employed by Mayland Community College as Institutional Assessment and Planning Officer. He was born and grew up in Mitchell County and attended Mitchell High School and the North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics. He earned his bachelor’s degree in statistics from Appalachian State University and his master’s degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State University. He is married to Linn Hise, who runs a small home-based business as a textile artist. They have twin two year old sons, Thomas and Deren. To learn more about Ralph, volunteer, or contribute to his campaign, visit www.ralphhise.com.

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