As you prepare to vote in our local election, it’s important to understand each candidate’s positions and core values. Here is a summary of Ed Priola’s values.

Ed Priola is:

Pro First Amendment: Free speech is the cornerstone of our constitutional republic. Every citizen has the right to speak freely, whether or not we agree with them. Having lived and worked in formerly communist countries, Ed has seen firsthand the dangers of censorship. Alamance County leaders should listen to their constituents, encourage more open dialogue, and ensure that all voices are heard.

Pro Second Amendment: The right to bear arms is essential for safeguarding our freedoms, protecting our families, and ensuring the security of our communities. As a local leader, Ed will defend this right and oppose attempts to infringe upon lawful gun ownership.

Pro School Choice: Parents deserve the right to choose the best education for their children. Ed will advocate for more options in our community—whether it’s charter schools, homeschooling, or vocational training—while holding the Board of Education accountable for the performance of our ABSS public schools. Taxpayer dollars should be used efficiently, focusing on what truly matters: the education of our children.

Pro Term Limits: Elected officials shouldn’t be career politicians. They must live under the laws they create. As the former national field director for US Term Limits, Ed has fought to impose term limits at every level of government.

Pro Family, Small Business, and Agriculture: Our Alamance County economy thrives on the success of family-owned businesses and farms. Ed will fight for policies that reduce burdensome regulations, encourage small business growth, and support local agriculture.

Pro-Life: Ed wasn’t always pro-life, but decades ago, he came to understand the impact of abortion. While Ed supports exceptions for rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at risk, he stands firmly against late-term abortion. Abortion is not a local issue, but local government has a role in supporting women, families, and children.

Pro Fiscal Responsibility: The government must be efficient and responsible with taxpayer dollars. Ed will prioritize eliminating wasteful spending and focusing on services that directly benefit the residents of Alamance County, such as public safety and education.

Pro Individual Rights: Local government plays a critical role in protecting individual rights and freedoms. Ed will stand firm against any local ordinances that infringe on personal liberties, whether it’s protecting privacy, property rights, or freedom of religion.