Who is Johnell ‘Jay’ Holman, a Democratic candidate for NC House District 112?

Johnell “Jay” Holman

Political Party: Democratic

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 61

Campaign wesbite: votejay112.com

Email: holmanjohnell@gmail.com

Occupation: Carpenter

Education: BS PoliSci/AS Sociology/CSL Paralegal

Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): No

Please list your highlights of civic involvement:

NAN Charlotte/BPC/ NAACP/ CIC Charlotte/PCAC Charlotte/

If you’re a member of the minority party, how will you be an effective legislator as a member of the minority party?

Ensuring that the people I represent are heard.

School test scores dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should North Carolina do to improve student performance?

Access to the internet/ Take care of Teachers/Increase school support staff

What do you want to happen in North Carolina if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

A moment of pause. Let the standard exist.

What should North Carolina do to reduce violent crime?

The moral initiative.

Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?

yes

What should the state’s minimum wage be? What policies would you support to help struggling North Carolinians?

15/hr

Should North Carolina expand Medicaid, and how?

Yes/ the federal aid is there

Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?

No

This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM.