Kevin Crutchfield

Kevin Crutchfield graduated from Owego Free Academy in 1978. Crutchfield earned an associate degree from Broome Community College in 1981 and a computer science equivalency from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He also became a certified purchasing manager and received his general contractor license, his electrical contracting license, and underwriter laboratories (UL) manufacturing certification.[1]

Crutchfield's career experience includes working as an electronic technician engineer, purchasing agent, and software developer for IBM Corporation, a national sales manager for Cabarrus Plastics, the vice president of operations for Rite Lite Signs, president and CEO of the Crutchfield Group, and president and chief financial officer of Casco Signs.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Life long Republican, pro life supporter, 2nd amendment supporter, protect women in sports supporter. Small business owner (4) law enforcement supporter. Small business advocate in Raleigh cattle farmer, contractor. Living the American Dream and advocating for others to do the same.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Pro lifeLaw enforcement suporterPro small business protector

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Small business support, healthcare cost, protect the unborn, protecting women in sports. Small government, constitutional rights of the people HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Numerous men and women in my life that have taught me the value of respect, humility, servant attitude and the attitude to never give up. The list is long.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Us constitution

bill of Rights

NC Constitution

Deadly misunderstanding

Winning and Losing

The sport of business

Many more

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To know they are not experts in all policy issues and to seek those that are for knowledge so that legislation gets passed minimizing unintended consequences

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Character, honesty, integrity and Humility

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Serve the people that elected them and not their own opinion

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I worked hard for the people of North Carolina and made it a better plan because I was there and there remain a great state for my grandkids and beyond.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Ronald Reagan Getting Elected 11 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Very first job was mowing lawns in the summer around my neighborhood as a 14-year-old used every dime I made to buy cows did this for 2 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

It’s your ship

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Tarzan or Rambo

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

You Say by Lauren Dagle

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Starting a small business from nothing and successfully growing it in spite of economic downturns and pandemics

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Collaborative

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Managing growth and healthcare cost

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. It helps but no more than experience in life such as medical, academic, business, law, social issues healthcare and the like.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

100%. No one in the legislature gets anything done by themselves. It takes collaboration in the house and senate to move forward

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Matthew Winslow

Destin Hall

John bell

Wayne Sasser

Kristen Baker

Hugh Blackwell

John Brafford

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not at this time

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Helping people in our state achieve their dreams. There are many and it never gets old.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I am a dad joke kind of person and there are many.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Absolutely Necessary

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I have introduced several. Most impactful bill to date is SB 409 related to aggregation of multiple financial crimes. Most significant bill I have been part of is protecting women and children act. Most significant pro life legislation in the history of North Carolina

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Cabarrus county sheriff

Rowan county sheriff

Jason Saine sr appropriations chair NC House

Kristen Baker NC House

Destin Hall Rules ChairNC House

mayor Bill Dusch City of Concord

Mayor Jennifer Teague Town if Harrisburg

Wayne Sasser NC House

Tim Furr CabCo Commissioner

Kenny Wortman CabCo Commission

Dean Arp NC House

What committees interest you?

Healthcare

Education

Small Business

Land Use

Finance

Rules

Appropriations

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