Cyril Jefferson

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"Keeping government out of the doctor’s office is essential to preserving individual liberties and human dignity. A person doesn’t have to agree with abortion to recognize that it’s someone else’s right to choose the healthcare that is most helpful to them. "Furthermore, I don’t know a person who makes the abortion decision lightly. I typically find that people are in desperate situations, and end up making a very personal and private decision that ultimately no one ever wants to make. "I believe our country will be better off when we collectively care as much about babies outside the womb as we do about those who are in it. That means we must invest in early childhood education and maternal health." - Mayor Cyril Jefferson

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Cyril is standing with fellow mayors across the country calling on Congress to condition any new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding on clear, enforceable guardrails: CBP and ICE agents must be clearly identifiable (no masks), body-worn cameras must be used, entries must require judicial warrants, and sensitive places like schools and hospitals must be protected. Law enforcement and constitutional rights are not competing goals. Recent tragedies in Minneapolis underscore what is at stake when accountability and coordination break down.

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Oppose reckless tariffs that act as hidden taxes on working families. Across-the-board tariffs raise prices on groceries, cars, building materials, and everyday goods—driving up the cost of living for families and small businesses across NC-06.

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Support smart, targeted trade policies that protect American jobs without raising prices at home.

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Make sure tax policy is fair and transparent—and doesn’t quietly raise taxes on middle-class families over time.

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Lower prescription drug prices by expanding the power to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies and cracking down on price gouging.

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Fight back against excessive junk fees and corporate price gouging that drive up everyday expenses.

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Expand housing supply and cut red tape that makes it harder and more expensive to build homes—so families can afford to live near where they work.

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Protect Medicaid and Medicare for North Carolina families and seniors.

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Lower prescription drug prices by expanding Medicare’s negotiating power.

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Fight hunger as a health issue by defending SNAP, expanding farm-to-school programs, and making fresh food affordable.

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Cyril believes government leaders must be strong enough to protect our freedoms and prevent overreach. Preserving democracy requires respect for the Constitution, separation of powers, and leaders who answer to the people—not to special interests or partisan extremes.

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Defend the separation of powers and push back against executive overreach from either party.

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Protect free and fair elections and uphold the peaceful transfer of power.

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Reject political violence and ensure the voices of the people—not intimidation or extremism—guide our democracy.

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Increase transparency and accountability standards for federally funded programs so taxpayers know their money is being used effectively.

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Raise teacher pay and reduce class sizes.

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Expand affordable childcare so parents can work.

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Invest in underused spaces for childcare and job training—saving taxpayer dollars.

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Bringing tax dollars home to fix roads, expand broadband, and improve rail service without raising local taxes.

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Revitalizing manufacturing by ending hidden-tariff taxes and supporting job training.

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Building more affordable housing through smart zoning and incentives—while protecting neighborhood character.

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Secure the border the smart way. Cyril supports bipartisan solutions like the Border Act of 2024 to add border agents, judges, and cutting-edge fentanyl detection technology at legal ports of entry—where over 90% of fentanyl is caught.

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Fix our broken immigration system. He’ll expand legal visa pathways, streamline hiring for trusted employers, and protect American wages with E-Verify.

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Modernize our military and support veterans. Cyril will invest in cybersecurity, AI defense systems, and resilient supply chains while fully funding VA care, cutting claims backlogs, and helping service members transition to civilian careers.