Charles Hellwig

Wayne and I are local small business owners. Back in 2017 we decided to invest our savings in a local small business that helped local families afford youth sports equipment for their kids. We wanted to invest in a community after moving a lot as an Army family. But starting a small business wasn’t easy. We saved for years, and decided to take a leap of faith. We signed a lease. We hired our first employees. We purchased our first traunch of inventory. The work week for the first couple years was literally 24-7. We put the hours in ourselves because we could not afford to hire more people. A bad day was when it rained outside and we knew customers to the store would be low in number. But a good day was being able to sell a big item, or receiving a good review online. Christmas presents were for the kids, we decided. We learned what it meant to count every dollar IN and every dollar OUT. We know what it is to pay for great employees - the free market makes sure we stay competitive. And we know what the effect of costly government mandates actually is: It’s costly. That’s why I ran for office: To fight for small business. To fight for job creation. To fight for affordability. To deliver for the people. To deliver for our community. Our store Play-It-Again Sports in Holly Springs is still going strong. And it is one of the many local Southern Wake small businesses with a similar story. Small businesses are the heart and soul of our community. I still believe no one understands the ups and downs of the economy better than a small business owner. That’s why I continue to fight for them. That’s why I am a champion for property tax reduction and reform. That’s why I am out front on keeping energy costs in check, and securing over $70M for critical infrastructure for Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. That’s why keeping costs low means supporting every personal income tax cut since I was elected. This is my community. I raise my kids here. Built my business here. I’m invested here. Your neighbor, your representative, your advocate. Vote Paré on November 3rd. #ncpol

Typical liberal elite downtown Raleigh swamp creature. Act like they care about the suburbs during elections, then as they turn and run they can’t even pronounce the Town’s name they claim to have conquered. #ncpol

I just listened to Senate Minority Leader Batch on @MyPBSNC State Lines say, “I would say that the whole challenge with regards to DEI and where we are is what Pat actually started his remarks with is how it is defined, and the fact of the matter is it’s very difficult to define…”. Hearing that, I will say then that it is very appropriate for the taxpayer, voter and their elected representatives to question why local governments like Wake County is spending $1 million in taxpayer dollars a year (your property taxes) on salaries and benefits for an office where the purpose is “very difficult to define.” Government does not exist to give adults jobs for an undefined purpose. #ncpol

Just received this email from an elementary school librarian, and politically-charged @NCAE member, from my district. The email says that this librarian knows better than any parent about what books their child needs to be exposed to in school because she “has a master’s degree in library science,” and is “highly qualified in collection management and responsive to students' needs.”

It would be best for the NCAE to sit this one out and allow constructive work to be done on behalf of North Carolina teachers. The involvement of this hyper-partisan union injects unnecessary political jargon into a serious discussion. I look forward to continuing to fight for this bill in order to create an environment in NC that attracts and retains the best teachers.

Promises made, promises kept. Common-sense leadership. Sound policies. Smart spending. #ncpol

I appreciate this recognition, and for being recognized as a top 5 legislator for business and free enterprise. #ncpol

Tremendously grateful for the support across district 37, and for the hard work of my husband Wayne for getting our billboard signs up today across the district. And we aren’t even halfway done yet! I didn’t think it was possible to beat our numbers from last election, but thanks to you we are going to nearly double it. Very thankful for the support from folks all across the district. Let’s win big!

The NC Community College System reported a 45% increase in Registered Apprentice enrollments during the 2023-2024 state fiscal year. Enrollees learn a skilled trade and become a part of growing, adaptable and needed NC workforce. shorturl.at/uhf0V  #econdev #ncpol