When: Today, Monday, June 15th, 7 p.m.

Where: Zoom

 

Meet Four Council of State Candidates in one Town Hall!

 

North Carolina has an historic opportunity with this diverse slate of candidates to manage key functions of our state administration and to support our Governor, Roy Cooper.  Learn more about them here, and join us online to hear from each candidate directly.

 

Ronnie Chatterji – Treasurer  #TheNerdWeNeed #RonnieforNC

As the chief financial officer and official banker, the treasurer bears responsibility for managing the finances of the entire state including the management of the $74.2 billion state employee’s pension fund and approval of municipal and state bonds.

Key endorsements: Sierra Club, NCAE, EqualityNC.  

 

Wayne Goodwin - Commissioner of Insurance  #WG4NC

The commissioner of insurance acts as head of the Department of Insurance, serves on the Council of State, and is State Fire Marshall. It is now responsible for a number of areas, including regulating the insurance industry, licensing insurance professionals, educating consumers, and handling complaints.

Key endorsements: Leland Firefighters Association New Hanover Firefighters Association, AFL-CIO North Carolina

 

Jenna Wadsworth - Commissioner of Agriculture #JennaforNC

The commissioner is in charge of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Their primary goal is "maintaining and enhancing the ability of agriculture to produce an adequate supply of food and fiber in North Carolina.”

Key endorsements: Emily’s List, NC Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, Harper Peterson

 

Jessica Holmes - Commissioner of Labor #JessicaHolmesNC

The commissioner of labor heads the Department of Labor, whose main duty is promoting the "health, safety and general welfare" of the workers on North Carolina. The commissioner has broad regulatory and enforcement powers in order to carry out the duties of the department.

Key Endorsements: NC AFL-CIO, Lillian’s List, NCAE, Harry Payne, Former Labor Commissioner

 

Please register in advance for this meeting:

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlduqppjssG9IiXFjAU5vjjiJjR2fSXppY

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  You can submit questions before the session by emailing [email protected].    

 

If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, we recommend that you begin your efforts to sign in at 6:30. Use a laptop with a web cam or an iPad if you have one.  Expect to notify meeting hosts via chat if you want to ask a question.  If you need help, we have two volunteers who can help you get in: Jim Fleagle at (919) 426-3355 and Stephanie Fetzer at (704) 309-3918.