Diamond Staton-Williams with her three kids, all of whom are in Cabarrus County public schools.

DIAMOND STATON-WILLIAMS

Endorsed for

NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE SEAT 73

by Down Home Alamance members

(Compiled by Amanda Baker)

Opponent: Brian Echevarria

Biography and accomplishments

Registered Nurse
Currently serving on the Harrisburg Town Council
Small Business Owner
Partners with the Adult Care Home Committee of Cabarrus County
Serves on the Board of Communities in Schools, Daymark, Pfeiffer Alumni and the NC Foundation for Nursing
Active in the NC League of Municipalities Board of Trustees
Member of the NC Women in Municipal Government
Created the first Youth Council in Harrisburg
Founding member of the Black Political Caucus of Cabarrus County
Achieved accreditation from the NC Advanced Leadership Corps for Local and State Officials and Leadership NC

HEALTHCARE:	Wants to reduce barriers to care and increase access to critical mental health services Equipping families with the resources and tools to help care for loved ones who are burdened
EDUCATION:	Supports organizations that provide educational navigation like Communities in Schools Believes education is the cornerstone for any state to have well-established residents
ECONOMY:	Supports having companies and organizations invest in small businesses throughout the state Supports good paying jobs and reduced tax burden on residents
BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE:	Supports partnering with other utility providers to be able to provide broadband internet to all residents Understands the rural educational and entrepreneurial need for broadband internet Supports young adults that want to start businesses in NC in rural areas online