The Republican Write-In Candidate: Wallace West for District 18 State Representative

Summary

Wallace West is running for District 18 state representative in New Hanover County as the Republican write-in candidate. He decided to run after realizing that no Republicans were running for the position due to redistricting. West emphasizes the importance of family values and believes that strong families are the foundation for strong communities. He also focuses on economic growth and supports reforms that strengthen small businesses. West proposes eliminating or reducing the capital gains tax and franchise tax to help small businesses thrive. He believes that these tax reforms will benefit not only small business owners but also the overall economy. Wallace West, a write-in candidate for District 18, discusses various topics including the impact of regulations and taxes on small businesses, the importance of school choice, the need for workforce education and strengthening the trades, criminal code reform and community policing, and the importance of public safety. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to regulations and taxes, the importance of providing educational opportunities for all children, and the need to support law enforcement and address issues like human trafficking and drug trade. He also highlights the need for criminal code reform to ensure fair and appropriate sentencing.
Takeaways

Strong families are the foundation for strong communities.
Supporting small businesses is crucial for economic growth.
Eliminating or reducing the capital gains tax and franchise tax can help small businesses thrive.
Tax reforms that benefit small businesses also benefit the overall economy. Regulations and taxes can have a significant impact on small businesses, affecting their ability to pay wages and provide benefits.
School choice is an important issue for parents who want to have the option to send their children to different types of schools.
Workforce education and strengthening the trades are crucial for providing opportunities for individuals who may not pursue a college education.
Criminal code reform is needed to ensure fair and appropriate sentencing, and to address issues like human trafficking and drug trade.
Public safety and supporting law enforcement are essential for protecting families and communities.

Sound Bites

"Family is the foundation for a strong community."
"Supporting reforms that focus on building up and strengthening small businesses."
"Eliminating the capital gains tax and franchise tax to help small businesses."
"It does affect individuals and it does affect families."
"If we reduce regulations, then we're able to reduce government."
"I am an advocate for school choice."