...Whether you call him Senator Goss or Reverend Goss, Steve Goss (Senate District 45) is an individual seen by those who know him as so beyond reproach that he has been named the Senate Chair of the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee. That helps explain why a conservative mountain district has twice elected this moderate Democrat to represent them in Raleigh.
As both a legislator and a minister, Goss takes his responsibilities to his community seriously. As he explains, "In committee meetings I would often mention our senior citizens who should never have to make a choice between buying medication or food because of spiraling costs or lack of insurance coverage." Goss understands that his legislative mission includes addressing concerns ranging from unemployment, to the costs of fuel and electricity and the cost of a college education, to the well-being of our natural world.
State Representative Cullie Tarleton of Watauga County (House District 93) also puts a high value on educational and economic opportunity for all, and protection of our air, water, land, and public health. Among his leadership efforts, Tarleton was a primary House sponsor of the School Violence Prevention Act, which requires public schools to adopt strong policies against bullying and harassment, including bullying based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors. Tarleton's leadership posts include chairing House committees on water resources, commerce, and the environment.
Both Goss and Tarleton received high marks on the Conservation Council of North Carolina's 2009 environmental legislative scorecard. Together, they teamed up to add ecologically important tracts of mountain land to our state parks system.
For more information on these legislative leaders, and how to help their campaigns, go to http://www.headwatersnc.org/hwendorsements.html.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Goss & Tarleton Gain Headwaters Campaign Endorsement
Received this afternoon from our friend Dan Besse, who is both a Winston-Salem City Councilman and chair of the Headwaters Campaign:
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8 comments:
I have met Cullie Tarleton quite a few times and I must say, he is a gentleman and quite a respectable representative.
He is a charlatan, a crook, and a representative that is a proponent of conflicts of interest. It might interest the Bard to know that he tries to impose his religious convictions as for the bow hunting on Sunday issue. See the North Carolina Hunting and Fishing forum.
My post stands.
What I know of Cullie is that he has been a sincere and effective advocate for our local military veterans. He has been crucial for getting much needed services for the local National Guard vets. Thank you Cullie!
I can't believe anyone would decide which candidate to support on the basis of whether he supports bow hunting on the Lord's Day. And does Anonymous have any proof that "he" (i.e., Cullie?) is a charlatan and crook? And how can someone be a proponent of conflicts of interest? The concept is totally unclear. Cullie is as fine, responsive, considerate, hardworking, and thoughtful a representative as anyone could ask for, and, without being sectarian, like Goss he is a pillar of his church, too.
Rep. Tarleton is the finest representative that the 93rd district has seen. His constituent services are impeccable, he chairs many committees that all benefit the district, and has the spine to stand up for us in Raleigh. It would be a shame not to send this man back to the legislature.
Tarleton got into office when it was purchased for him. He outspent Wilson three to one using money obtained form other areas.
My post STILL stands. Rep. Tarleton is a good man!
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