Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Born Feb 9, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC. I was educated in the Forsyth County System by graduating from Kernersville High School in 1961. 

I was drafted out of college in December 1965 and served in the US Navy until honorably discharged in December 1969. I re-entered college in January 1970 at Central Wesleyan College (now Southern Wesleyan Univ) and graduated with an AB degree in Business Administration.

I am married to Martha Vance Brown and have two grown stepchildren. I served as mayor/council member of Kernersville, NC for 18 years prior to serving in the NC General Assembly 2005 to present.

I believe in conservative management of government. In that, I believe that least government is the best government. I believe government should stay away from limiting personal freedoms, property rights, and adhere to the Constitution.

Governments should not spend more on programs than existing revenues can support. Funding of non-profits, even though there are many worthwhile, should NOT be a government obligation that robs the citizenry of the voluntary support. When government funds non-profits it forces every individual to contribute whether they wish to or not.

Governments should not provide any business incentive that it cannot provide for all interested. I believe there should not ever be a tax increase without voter approval. All voters should show a photo ID or some kind of proof before being allowed to vote.