Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Ms. Steen has lived in Northwest Charlotte for 14 years. She relocated to Charlotte from Columbia, South Carolina in 1996. She has one son who is 4 years old.

Ms. Steen has 18 years of legal experience and has substantial experience in real estate development / acquisition, litigation, family law and corporate law. She earned her B.S. in Business from Pfeiffer University in 2001, graduating with honors. Prior to earning her Business degree, she earned an Associate in Science degree from Midlands Technical College in 1992. Ms. Steen earned her national paralegal certification from NALA in 2004 and has also been a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal since 2007.

Ms. Steen has a passion for her community. She currently serves as President of her neighborhood association and has been very proactive in bringing people together and getting things accomplished in her community. This is her second year serving as Precinct Chairman in Precinct 210.

In addition to her community service, Ms. Steen also enjoys mentoring children and young adults. She first became active with Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2004 and has maintained a close relationship with her little sister since that time. She is also very passionate about the elderly and spends time assisting and visiting them at home and in nursing homes. Ms. Steen feels strongly about her civic duty to society and is always looking for ways to give back to the community.

Ms. Steen is active with her church and currently attends University City United Methodist Church.

My name is Rebecca Steen and I am proud to be a candidate for the NC House in District 101. When I get to Raleigh, my priority will be the People. I believe in common-sense politics and will strive to represent the people in District 101 with highest integrity while keeping the best interest of the people in mind.

We need to get our priorities in order. Once I'm elected, I vow to do the following:

• Fight for good jobs and small business expansion in North Carolina
• Vote for tax cuts and against future tax increases; eliminate the so-called "temporary tax increases"
• Make funding for education a priority in North Carolina, thereby assuring that all children have access to a solid education

In addition, I stand for the following:

• Promoting smaller government and lower taxes
• Increasing the amount of take-home pay for families
• Spending our tax money wisely and in a way that will be the most beneficial for North Carolina citizens
• Attracting small businesses to North Carolina which will boost out economy and in turn create more private sector jobs
• Overcoming racial distrust and inequities; leaning to work together across party lines
• Holding our lawmakers personally accountable for their votes and actions
• Fostering a safe environment for our children, the elderly and the citizens of North Carolina

This seat does not belong to a Democrat or Republican. This is the People's seat and the People need to have a State Representative that will represent their best interests. Please make your voice heard and vote on November 2.