Julia Greenfield

The Election Hub Questionnaire

Please share demographic information to help voters (your age, education, and where you live in NC now).

I am 66 years old and have lived in Charlotte for 63 years. I grew up on the east side of Charlotte and graduated from Garinger High School. I earned a degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Appalachian State University and later earned my nursing degree from Central Piedmont Community College. I currently live in southeast Charlotte.

Why are you running for this role, and why should voters pick you over your competitors? Please tell us about any previous experience in elected office that you have.

I am running for reelection to a second term representing House District 100 because I believe government should work for the people it represents. I will work hard to make sure every North Carolinian has the opportunity not only to survive, but to thrive.

That means fighting to lower the costs that are putting real pressure on families—including healthcare, childcare, groceries, and housing. It means investing in our public schools and making sure veteran teachers receive the raises and respect they deserve. It means supporting living wages so that people who work hard can afford to support themselves and their families.

I bring a combination of professional experience, community roots, and legislative experience to this work. My nursing background gives me firsthand knowledge of the healthcare system and the challenges patients and families face. Having lived in Charlotte for 63 years, I understand the community I represent and the importance of listening to constituents.

I currently serve in the North Carolina House of Representatives representing District 100 and am seeking reelection to a second term.

Tell us about 1–2 professional accomplishments that give voters a sense of your leadership style or skills.

One of my proudest legislative accomplishments is introducing House Bill 1061, the Plyler Educational Protections Act. The bill reflects my belief that every child deserves access to a quality public education and that our schools should be safe places where every child has the opportunity to learn and succeed.

I am also proud of building a robust constituent communications operation from scratch. I believe being an elected official means more than voting in Raleigh. It means being accessible, listening to people, responding to their concerns, and making sure constituents know their voices matter. Building this operation has allowed me to stay connected with the people I represent and make constituent service a central part of my work.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of concern for many voters. How should elected officials in your role or others regulate AI, if you believe they should? How should elected officials in your role use AI?

I believe AI needs to be regulated. Technology is developing rapidly, and our laws need to keep pace so that innovation does not come at the expense of people's privacy, safety, civil rights, or economic security.

Elected officials should establish clear standards for the responsible use of AI, particularly when it is used in government services, employment decisions, education, surveillance, or the collection and use of personal information. People should know when AI is being used to make or influence decisions that affect their lives, and there must be meaningful human oversight and accountability.

As an elected official, I believe AI can be used as a tool to improve research, efficiency, and constituent services. But it should never replace human judgment, compassion, or accountability. Technology should serve the public, not the other way around.

What endorsements from any notable NC organizations or individuals have you received?

I have received endorsements from Equality North Carolina PAC, Lillian's List Action Fund, NCAE and the North Carolina AFL-CIO.

How long have you lived in the region you are looking to represent in office?

I have lived in Charlotte for 63 years. I grew up on the east side of Charlotte and now live in southeast Charlotte. Charlotte has been my home for virtually my entire life, and I have deep roots in this community.

Please tell us something unexpected about you that voters may be interested in knowing.

I grew up in the Methodist church, met and married a Jewish man, and raised our children in the Jewish faith. That experience has given me a personal appreciation for family, faith, community, and the importance of respecting and learning from people whose backgrounds and traditions may be different from our own.