Libertarian Sean Haugh, candidate for NC agriculture commissioner, answers our questions
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Candidates for North Carolina agriculture commissioner
Republican incumbent Steve Troxler is running against Democrat Sarah Taber. Libertarian Sean Haugh is also running. Get to know the candidates with our 2024 Voter Guide.
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Name: Sean Haugh
Political party: Libertarian
Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 63
Campaign website: seanhaugh.com
Current occupation: retired
Professional experience: I’m most famous for delivering pizza.
Education: Some college
Please list any notable government or civic involvement. Helping to build the Libertarian Party of NC since 1994.
What would be your top priority if elected?
My single issue is the full legalization of marijuana.
What percentage raises should your state agency’s employees receive in the next state budget?
Cost of living.
Will you attend all Council of State meetings?
How will you work with the other nine members of the council, including the governor?
I play nice with others and would try to convince them to support legalization of marijuana.
North Carolina has lost thousands of farms in recent years. Research shows that farmland loss is expected to continue. What will you do to slow or reverse this trend?
Legalizing marijuana would make agriculture a more profitable use of land in many cases.
Do you support the rules proposed by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality to regulate some ‘forever’ chemical pollution in drinking water supplies in North Carolina?
Support.
What will your strategy be to promote growth in the agriculture industry while regulating businesses and ensuring quality and safety
Legalizing marijuana would do a lot to grow the agriculture industry in NC.
Is there an issue on which you disagree with your party? What is your position on that issue?
I am full agreement with the LPNC platform.
This story was originally published September 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM.
