State Representative David Lewis will file for re-election to the North Carolina House on Tuesday, February 16th.  Lewis is vying for a fifth term representing the 53rd House District comprising most of Harnett County.  Lewis, 38, a county business and civic leader, pledged to “keep fighting for the citizens of Harnett County.” 

 

     “Harnett County’s families are worried about jobs and making ends meet,” Lewis continued, “and I’m working every day to ease the burdens State Government put on our citizens.”  Rep. Lewis added “Mismanagement and outright corruption unjustly takes millions of dollars from taxpayers.  I’m fighting to get our State’s finances in order so we can meet our obligations and provide essential services without taking more money from the people.  Enough is enough!” 

 

     “Working with like minded legislators, I am pushing incentives to aid businesses in creating jobs and strengthening businesses to get our state’s economy moving forward again,” said Lewis.

 

     First elected in 2002, Rep. Lewis has been recognized among the most effective Republican lawmakers and serves as Vice-Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and serves on these influential House Committees: Alcoholic Beverage Control; Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform; Finance; Homeland Security, Military and Veterans Affairs; Insurance; Judiciary III; and the Joint House and Senate Program Evaluation Committee.

 

     “I’m honored my fellow citizens allow me to work for them in Raleigh.  I am always listening to citizens’ concerns and working to address their concerns.  I also work hard to communicate with my constituents.  I say what I mean and mean what I say,” Lewis added.

 

     Lewis is a farmer and farm equipment dealer.  David is married to Michelle and they have three children, David Ray, Henry Pierce, and Tillie Christine.  The Lewises attend Long Branch Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Dunn.