William M. Brawley (born August 30, 1949) is a Republican former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[1] He represented the 103rd district.
Bill Brawley | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Gulley |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William M. Brawley August 30, 1949 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Matthews, North Carolina |
North Carolina House of Representatives edit
Brawley voted for the 2017 budget that kept teacher pay at $35,000.[2][3] Brawley also voted for the 2016 budget that provided tax cuts to corporations over education funding.[4]
Brawley supported a controversial plan that would add toll lanes to I-77 in Charlotte.[5][6][7] In 2015, Brawley voted for a bill that will add toll lanes to I-485 and US 74 by 2019.[8]
In 2015, Brawley voted for a bill that would block the Medicaid expansion.[9] The Medicaid expansion would provide healthcare for 500,000 low-income North Carolinians.[10]
Brawley sponsored a bill that would make it more difficult for towns to inspect residential properties for unsafe conditions.[11][12]
In 2017, Brawley sponsored a bill that would establish a committee to analyze the impact of breaking up large school districts.[13] The committee found that breaking up the district would cause resegregation, disrupt bus routes, and cause legal issues.[14][15] In 2018, Brawley voted for a bill that would create allow four majority-white suburban towns in Charlotte to create their own charter schools.[16][17] This bill was criticized by the North Carolina NAACP President, Anthony Spearman, saying this was an attempt to create "Jim Crow independent school districts".[18]
Brawley voted for a bill that would allow landfill operators to spray landfill fluids, called leachate, into the air.[19][20] In 2014, Brawley voted for a bill that would allow Duke Energy to clean up their coal ash spill.[21] In 2017, Brawley voted to cut funding from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, days after the GenX story broke.[22][23]
Brawley was defeated for re-election in 2018 by Democrat Rachel Hunt.[24] He lost a rematch against Hunt in 2020. Brawley is the Republican nominee for the seat again in the 2022 election.
Electoral history edit
2020 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rachel Hunt (incumbent) | 26,818 | 54.93% | |
| Republican | Bill Brawley | 22,008 | 45.07% | |
| Total votes | 48,826 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rachel Hunt | 19,133 | 50.09% | |
| Republican | Bill Brawley (incumbent) | 19,065 | 49.91% | |
| Total votes | 38,198 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2016 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Brawley (incumbent) | 21,702 | 56.19% | |
| Democratic | Rochelle Rivas | 16,922 | 43.81% | |
| Total votes | 38,624 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Brawley (incumbent) | 15,641 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,641 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Brawley (incumbent) | 25,477 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,477 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Brawley | 1,602 | 57.23% | |
| Republican | Lloyd Austin | 1,197 | 42.77% | |
| Total votes | 2,799 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Brawley | 13,790 | 56.01% | |
| Democratic | Ann Newman | 10,830 | 43.99% | |
| Total votes | 24,620 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References edit
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- ^ Campbell, Colin. "How will state salaries and benefits change as budget takes effect?". News & Observer. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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- ^ Helms, Lori. "8 Things to know about the Interstate 77 toll lanes project". Statesville Record & Landmark. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Deem, John. "House District 103: Democratic rivals see common foe in primary". Charlotte Obsever. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Key, Melissa. "Changes to I-77 contract unlikely as NC lawmakers soon to wrap up short session". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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- ^ Burns, Matthew; Leslie, Laura. "House gives final OK to Medicaid, 'red route' bills". WRAL. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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- ^ Steimer, Jacob. "Could beach house deck collapse have been prevented?". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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- ^ Hui, T. Keung. "NC lawmakers will consider dividing school districts, including Wake County". News & Observer. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Newkirk, Margaret. "The South's Push to Resegregate Its Schools". Bloomberg. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Helms, Ann Doss. "Segregation in 2018? Resistance builds as NC town charter school bill labeled racist". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Helms, Ann Doss. "Segregation in 2018? Resistance builds as NC town charter school bill labeled racist". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Leslie, Laura. "Wastewater spray bill moves forward". WRAL. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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- ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Doran, Will. "As NC pollution concerns grow, so do environmental budget cuts". News & Observer. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ WFAE: After recount, Rachel Hunt wins Mecklenburg NC House seat
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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