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Jonathan Almond
Party:
Republican
Incumbent:
Yes
Age:
40
Previous experience in elected office:
N.C. House of Representatives District 73 (2024-present)
Occupation:
Financial controller
Description:
Almond is seeking his second term in the N.C. House. His top issues include economic relief from inflation, stronger law and immigration enforcement, and special education, an issue he says is personal given his twin sons' special needs. He states, "Inflation is crushing working class families at the grocery store, the gas station and on their property tax bills" and says the state must "bring back law and order" amid rising crime. He also advocates for parental choice on medical intervention, particularly for vaccines, and also says "we cannot allow minors or other adults to facilitate genital mutilation hormone therapy on our children." He was the first primary sponsor of 13 bills in the most recent legislative session including bills to prevent local schools from providing ultra-processed foods, to allow ivermectin to be dispensed without a prescription, and to exempt children from vaccination and immunization requirements.
Other personal:
Almond was born in Charlotte and attended Piedmont High School in Monroe. He is the controller of a restaurant management group in the Concord area. He and his wife have been married for over 10 years and have three children, including twin boys. He is a Christian and has cited his faith as central to his political philosophy. He holds a bachelor's in accounting from UNC Charlotte.
Questionnaire from The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus
Note: The responses below from the candidate have not been edited.
Please provide demographic information about yourself to help voters (age, education, current occupation, where you live).
I am 40, have been married for almost 13 years and have three children. I have a daughter who is 9 and twin boys that are 8. I graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2010 with a Bachelor's degree in both Accounting and Finance. My current occupation is with a real estate company as Controller. I live in Concord.
Why are you running for this role and why should voters pick you? Please share any experience in an elected role that would be relevant to voters.
I am running for re-election because after serving my first term, I know there is a lot more work to be done. This might be one of the most important times in our current history and we need strong leadership during this time.
In my first term I served on 6 committees (1. Appropriations, 2. Appropriations for HHS, 3. Regulatory Reform, 4. Election Law and Reform, 5. Insurance, 6. Judiciary 3); was appointed to 3 more (1.House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform, 2.The Council on Educational Services for Exceptional Children, 3.North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control). I was able to get 4 bills passed out of the House, 2 were unanimous and all 4 had bi-partisan support.
Tell us about 2-3 professional accomplishments you have achieved in your work experience (not limited to public service) that give voters a sense of your leadership style or skills.
During my tenure as a Controller for a management group that operated restaurants, we opened two new locations, making our total operation 11 locations total.
As controller, we were able to navigate developing new operating procedures, new payment systems, and running all of our business thorough the drive thru during Covid.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish in the first six months if elected?
Make sure we have a budget that continues to build on the success of the last one.
Cabarrus County’s economy depends on a strong and available workforce, yet employers continue to face challenges related to child care access, education pipelines, and labor shortages. How would you use your role in the General Assembly to support workforce participation and long-term economic competitiveness in our region?
I will continue to advocate for funding of the PropelNC program. PropelNC is the North Carolina Community College System's workforce driven funding overhaul that shifts how the state's 58 community colleges are paid so they prioritize programs that lead to high-demand, high-wage jobs.
As Cabarrus County grows, continued investment in transportation, water and wastewater systems, and technology infrastructure is critical. What priorities would guide your approach to state infrastructure funding, and how should the state partner with local governments to support growth?
I filed HB 1156 in the short session to help with water and waste water systems. This bill allows wastewater permittees under GS 143-215.1(f3) to calculate wastewater flows for new dwelling units that discharge to wastewater systems serving two or more dwelling units that have yet to be connected at a flow rate less than 75 gallons per day per bedroom with approval from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Requires DEQ approval to be based on permittee’s demonstration that the calculated flow rate corresponds to average actual flow during the last calendar year and that such flow rate will not adversely impact public health or the environment. Prohibits DEQ from approving flow rates for new dwelling units calculated to be less than 55 gallons per day per bedroom.
This legislation would save money by cutting red tape of over burdensome regulations. "
State policies often have direct impacts on local governments and school systems. How would you approach legislation that places new responsibilities on local entities, particularly when those responsibilities are not accompanied by recurring funding?
I have developed great relationships with my local commissioners and managers. We have worked together on many topics in the past two years and will continue to operate that way in the future. I am grateful for the insight that I have received, that ensures I understand how and what local impacts will be.
State regulations shape the business environment for employers large and small. How would you evaluate whether regulations are achieving their intended purpose without creating unnecessary costs or barriers for businesses?
I will continue to vote in a way that ensures regulations achieving their intended purpose. I was named a "Jobs Champion" by the North Carolina State Chamber of Commerce.
Over the next several years, what state-level policy decisions do you believe will most influence Cabarrus County’s ability to grow, attract investment, and maintain a high quality of life?
I currently serve on the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform. This will be one of the most important impacts on Cabarrus County and we can not lose that seat at the table.