Full Name:
David Ray Lewis, Sr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Michelle; 3 Children: David Jr., Henry, Tillie
Birth Date:
03/06/1971
Birth Place:
Fayetteville, NC
Home City:
Dunn, NC
BBA, Business Administration, Campbell University, 1989-1994
Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 53, 2020
Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2002-2020
Former Member, Agriculture Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Commerce and Job Development Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Elections and Ethics Law Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health Care Reform Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Insurance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Redistricting Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Health and Human Services, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Universities, North Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Mental Health, North Carolina State House of Representatives
President/General Manager, Lewis Farms, Incorporated, 2009-present
President, Smith Farm and Turf Distributors, 1999-present
Client Executive, Sentinel Risk Advisors, Limited Liability Company, 2016-2018
General Manager, Quality Equipment Rental, Limited Liability Company, 2007-2009
President, Tobacco Traceability, Limited Liability Partnership, 2009
General Manager/Chief Operating Officer/President, Harnett Tractor Company Incorporated, 1994-2007
National Committeeman for North Carolina, Republican National Committee, 2007-present
Member, Central Carolina Community College Job Creation Advisory Board, 2002-present
Member, Eastern Equipment Dealers Association, 1994-present
Member, Lillington Chamber of Commerce, 1994-present
Member, Angier Chamber of Commerce
Member, Central Carolina Community College Harnett County Small Business Advisory Board
Member, Coats County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Dunn County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Erwin County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Greater Dunn Jaycees
Member, Long Branch Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church
Delivery Driver, Meals on Wheels
Member, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
Member, Western Harnett County Chamber of Commerce
Basketball Coach, Dunn Recreation Department, 2004-2015
Member, Dunn Kiwanis Club, 1995-2013
Member, Central and Executive Committees, North Carolina Republican Party, 1997-2002
Chair, Second District Executive Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, 1997-2002
Finance Chair, Harnett County Republican Party, 1996-1999
President, Rolling Wood Villas Homeowners Association, 1997-1999
Chair, Faircloth for United States Senate, Harnett County, 1998
Chair, Hayes for Governor, Harnett Campaign, 1996
Precinct Chair, Harnett County Republican Party, 1992-1995
Priority Issues:
More specifically, allow me to expand upon my priorities. My first priority is to continue to support tax reform that broadens the base on which taxes are paid so we can reduce taxes to the lowest possible rate. A broad tax base will produce a more simplified tax code; one that is less prone to preferential treatment. In a changing economy, we must not penalize the ability to earn or invest money. My second priority is to support policies that allow our children to develop to their God given potential in our schools. This can be accomplished by advocating for educational opportunities and classroom settings that work for and challenge the child, not just continue to feed a broken system. Another facet of this is encouraging adequate workforce training for those individuals wanting to get back on their feet after difficult times or for individuals who choose to pursue something other than a four year degree. Additionally, we must take care of those who have so selflessly fought for us so that they can successfully transition back into civilian life with the necessary training and qualifications to flourish in our great county. This also means providing programs, treatment and resources that assist the veteran as well as their families. My last priority in office has been and will continue to be getting government out of the way of our citizens so they can work, live and raise their families in an environment that encourages innovation, economic growth and eliminates unnecessary regulatory burden. Simply put, I will advocate for policies that increase economic and educational opportunities and in turn allow our citizens to develop to their God given potential.