Biographical Profile for Josh Stein
| Currently Elected State Senator District 16, North Carolina |
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Josh Stein's positions and views on the issues:
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List of Issues | Biographical | Reasons & Objectives
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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I'm proud to serve the 16th District in Wake County. I'm hopeful that you will periodically visit this website to remain informed about my work in the Senate for a better Wake County and a better North Carolina.
I remain committed to ensuring the Senate does its part to create good-paying jobs and get the economy growing again, to expand access to affordable, quality health care, to improve our strong public schools, and to keep Wake County a great place to call home. Please contact me with any questions or suggestions you may have.
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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Josh and his wife Anna Harris Stein have three children - Sam (12), Adam (10), and Leah (7). Josh grew up in the Triangle. He and Anna both attended North Carolina public schools, and so do their kids.
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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Degree, Law/Public Policy, Harvard University, 1995
BA, History, Dartmouth College.
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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2009 - Adjunct Law Professor, Campbell University School of Law
2001-2009 Senior Deputy Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General Roy Cooper
1998-2000 Legal Counsel, United States Senate
1995-1997 Real Estate Project Manager, Self-Help Credit Union; Development Director, the North Carolina Minority Credit Union Support Center
1988-1990 High School Teacher, Danhiko School, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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no response
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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Co-Chair, Capital Campaign, Interact.
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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Josh was sworn in to the North Carolina Senate representing Senate District 16 on January 15, 2009.
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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Temple Beth Or.
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association named Josh its "2009 Legislator of the Year" for his efforts to create clean energy jobs.
The AARP of North Carolina also named Josh "Legislator of the Year" because of Josh's legislation to protect consumers.
The Metro Mayors' Association presented Josh its "Legislative Award" for his work to promote public transit and transportation issues.
Wake Up Wake County thanked Josh with its "Legislative Leadership Award" for his dogged efforts to clean Falls Lake, Raleigh's polluted source of drinking water.
The North Carolina Association of Educators named Josh a "Rising Star" for his efforts to improve public education.
Both the Sierra Club and the Conservation Council recognized Josh as an "Environmental Champion".
In 2008, Interact recognized Josh as its "Volunteer of the Year," and the Mutual of America Foundation presented Josh an award in April 2010 for his efforts to help Interact.
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