Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Steve Henion, better known throughout the community as "Coach Henion", is a dedicated husband to his wife Colleen of 17 years, and a model father of his three kids (Scott 14, Jessica 13 and Andrew 2). He is a local real estate broker/owner for last 12 years of the company called Home Coach also located in the district. Steve has been an active member in his community over the last 18 years as a coach to over a 1,000 kids, a Boy Scout Leader, Lt Governor of Kiwanis and in his church working with the Children's Liturgy, as a member of the Knights of Columbus, and St Joseph's parish.

Steve is an innovative small business owner with experience dealing with managing a company through a variety of economic environments. He knows what employers and employees face with respect to health care, taxes, job creation, and brings particular expertise in the Real Estate market, housing and mortgage area. This makes him well-suited for the challenging environment the NC faces and especially his 34th District.

Steve is an advocate of educational choice for excellence in schools for all socio-economic groups. He is strongly supportive of our military men and women and other civil servants who serve and protect our freedoms at home and abroad. He believes in the wisdom of our founding fathers and the Constitution of the US and of NC.

I look forward to an opportunity to serve NC as the representative for House District 34. The only special interest I serve is the rights of the individuals of my district as provided by the NC Constitution.

North Carolina's ruling majority politicians have not been focused on important issues currently facing our state. Instead of focusing on jobs, economy or education, incumbents have ignored the people's wishes and made items such as tax payers funding of political campaigns their number one concern. While there are many topics that need our attention in the legislature, nothing is more important at this time than getting our citizens employed and making North Carolina an attractive place to do business. Particular emphasis should be placed on small business since they comprise more than 98% of all business in the state.

I am a strong believer in the ability of the private sector to drive the economy and in smaller and more efficient government. The citizens of NC can count on me to do what it takes to make North Carolina one of the best places to do business, work, and raise a family.