Candidate Biography (submitted by campaign):

Curtis is running for the privilege of representing the people of N.C. House District 68, western Union Co., for a fourth term.  He was born and raised in Charlotte, one of six children.  His father was a small businessman and mother taught in Union Co.  Curtis attended Charlotte public schools and graduated from Gordon Military in GA in 1961.  His degrees include a BA in History from the University of Georgia in 1965, Masters in Administration from Ohio U. in 1967 and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Administration from the University of Georgia in 1972.

Curtis and wife Audrey have two grown children, Ken and Emily, and one granddaughter.   Curtis taught college and was a public school teacher and principal for eighteen years.  Curtis and Audrey have run a successful small property management business for the past twenty-eight years.  He is a lifelong member of the United Methodist church and has participated in nine foreign missions and several local mission teams.

Union Co. has been his home since 1973.  Curtis has been a Republican since age 18.  With the help of his family, his distinctive campaign includes walking to thousands of homes to meet the voters and learn their concerns first-hand.  Although he has won nine elections in Union Co., he takes no voter for granted and would appreciate a vote in the upcoming election.  He invites participation in his campaign.  District 68 belongs to the people.  Please see Legislative activities, committees and contact information at www.curtisblackwood.com.

Hi, I’m Curtis Blackwood.  I was elected to the N.C. House in District 73 in 2002 and District 68 in 2004 and 2006.  I am asking for the privilege of representing and serving you again in 2008.  I have been a pro family conservative Republican believing in less government, lower taxes, free enterprise, property rights and individual responsibility.  My educational background, experience as a teacher, principal and businessman have served me well in the committees in which I serve you.

My goals improve with seniority and a Republican majority in the Legislature and legislation should be for the good of the people and not special interest groups.  Some proposed legislation sounds good but has unintended consequences and part of my legislative role is to consider the ramifications when I vote.  Unfortunately, in voting against a bad budget, I may be charged with voting against many things I truly support, all because they are included in a single budget vote.  I support the marriage amendment, lifting the cap on charter schools, promoting school choice, and protection of children in Jessica’s Law.  I have a bill in drafting to reserve money for roads.  Please see Legislative activities, committees and contact information at www.curtisblackwood.com.