Nelson Dollar
American politician from North Carolina
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Joseph Nelson Dollar (born June 5, 1961) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the State's 36th House district.[1][2] The district includes constituents from the towns of Cary, Apex and Swift Creek in Wake county. In 2006 WRAL reported on Rep. Dollar's first reelection campaign.[3]
Nelson Dollar | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David Miner |
| Succeeded by | Julie von Haefen |
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| Born | June 5, 1961 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Appalachian State University |
| Occupation | media consultant |
A media and public relations consultant, Dollar has been active with the Boy Scouts, C.L.U.B. Ministries, and Camp Oak Hill. Dollar served as a Presidential Elector in 1996.
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Dollar voted to pass the 2016 budget, which raised teacher pay by 4.7%.[6] Dollar also voted to spend $388 million annually to reduce public school class sizes.[7] By passing the 2017 budget, Dollar voted to reduce income and corporate tax rates, increase educator salaries, and provide funds to attract new jobs to North Carolina.[8][9]
