NC Senate District 13
Lisa Grafstein
Are you an incumbent?
No
1. Do you support the City of Raleigh’s $275 million parks bond on the ballot this November?
Yes
2. Do you support the $353.2 million Wake Tech bond on the ballot this November?
Yes
3. Do you support the $530.7 million Wake County schools bond on the ballot this November?
Yes
4. Do you support the use of incentives for the attraction and retention of employers?
I don't in general, but understand that we will be in the incentives arena for the foreseeable future.
5. Do you support the use of incentives for the attraction and retention of employers? Why or why not?
Although I believe incentives are not good policy, we will have them for the foreseeable future. As a result, I believe it's important to ensure that we include provisions, like claw backs, that ensure that we receive the benefits the incentives are designed to produce.
6. Do you support Medicaid expansion?
Yes
Do you support Medicaid expansion? Why or why not?
There are 600,000 people who are suffering because they lack access to healthcare. The state is losing out on $521M per month. There is no reason to continue to delay expansion.
7. How do you intend to collaborate with your partners at the municipal and county level to create a better environment for our region?
8. How will you work to support Wake County’s public education needs, including our public schools, community colleges and public universities?
We have under-invested for too long. Education is necessary for an informed and vibrant society. It has also been key to economic growth in North Carolina. I will work with stakeholders to ensure we are investing in education at all levels.
9. How will you help North Carolina to be more competitive regionally, nationally, and internationally?
Transportation/Transit – Continue to promote and implement an effective transit plan to optimize service delivery and position the state for ongoing growth.
Economic Strength - Create a business-friendly environment to attract, retain and grow business, diversify the economic base, and create job opportunities for all citizens.
Affordable Housing – Develop an effective affordable housing plan through collaboration with the government, the private sector, the community, and individuals.
Great Government - Promote a vision of a city government that partners with all levels of government to empower, protect and serve its citizens through a culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation
Growth and Sustainability - Establish a deliberate and realistic approach to address growth and mobility while preserving our environment and healthy communities.
Public Safety - Provide a safe, secure, and healthy community through coordinated, efficient, and effective public safety services.
Social and Economic Vitality - Improve economic and social opportunities in vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships.
Are you an incumbent?
No
1. Do you support the City of Raleigh’s $275 million parks bond on the ballot this November?
Yes
2. Do you support the $353.2 million Wake Tech bond on the ballot this November?
Yes
3. Do you support the $530.7 million Wake County schools bond on the ballot this November?
Yes
4. Do you support the use of incentives for the attraction and retention of employers?
I don't in general, but understand that we will be in the incentives arena for the foreseeable future.
5. Do you support the use of incentives for the attraction and retention of employers? Why or why not?
Although I believe incentives are not good policy, we will have them for the foreseeable future. As a result, I believe it's important to ensure that we include provisions, like claw backs, that ensure that we receive the benefits the incentives are designed to produce.
6. Do you support Medicaid expansion?
Yes
Do you support Medicaid expansion? Why or why not?
There are 600,000 people who are suffering because they lack access to healthcare. The state is losing out on $521M per month. There is no reason to continue to delay expansion.
7. How do you intend to collaborate with your partners at the municipal and county level to create a better environment for our region?
8. How will you work to support Wake County’s public education needs, including our public schools, community colleges and public universities?
We have under-invested for too long. Education is necessary for an informed and vibrant society. It has also been key to economic growth in North Carolina. I will work with stakeholders to ensure we are investing in education at all levels.
9. How will you help North Carolina to be more competitive regionally, nationally, and internationally?
Transportation/Transit – Continue to promote and implement an effective transit plan to optimize service delivery and position the state for ongoing growth.
Economic Strength - Create a business-friendly environment to attract, retain and grow business, diversify the economic base, and create job opportunities for all citizens.
Affordable Housing – Develop an effective affordable housing plan through collaboration with the government, the private sector, the community, and individuals.
Great Government - Promote a vision of a city government that partners with all levels of government to empower, protect and serve its citizens through a culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation
Growth and Sustainability - Establish a deliberate and realistic approach to address growth and mobility while preserving our environment and healthy communities.
Public Safety - Provide a safe, secure, and healthy community through coordinated, efficient, and effective public safety services.
Social and Economic Vitality - Improve economic and social opportunities in vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships.