Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet. In this episode, host Peter Pappas sits down with Representative Frances Jackson, who serves North Carolina’s House District 45, covering Hope Mills and parts of West Fayetteville. With a background spanning 27 years in local and state government—as a transportation planner, transit analyst, and middle school social studies teacher—Frances Jackson brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.
Together, they dive into pressing local and state issues, from Hope Mills being placed on the financial watch list, to the impact of Medicaid expansion, and the ongoing debate around local versus state control in zoning and subdivision decisions. Frances Jackson shares insights into the legislative process, responds to constituent concerns about property taxes, and discusses the challenges facing public education and school board races. Get ready for a wide-ranging, candid discussion about governance, transparency, and the challenges of serving a community—whether under the bright lights of politics or in the classroom.
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