In the State Senate, Don is a strong advocate for Greensboro . He brings experience, honesty and sensible solutions to the General Assembly. Don recognizes the issues most important to North Carolina and to our region.
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JOBS & THE ECONOMY In his first session as a member of the North Carolina Senate, Senator Don Vaughan was faced with the largest budget deficit since the Great Depression. Responding responsibly, Senator Vaughan voted to cut wasteful spending from North Carolina's budget by over $3 billion. This represents the largest cut in the state budget ever. |
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EDUCATION In my campaign to become State Senator, I made it clear that public education was a top priority. As a Senator in the toughest economic recession since the Great Depression, I was proud of our state’s ability to cut nearly $3 million of government bureaucracy and red tape in the education system while continuing to fund programs that will give our children the education they need and deserve. |
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HEALTH CARE As health care costs increase nationwide, it's imperative to ensure health care is affordable and accessible to working families and the middle class, and it is absolutely essential to make sure our children our covered. |
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INFRASTRUCTURE & GROWTH Greensboro is a transportation hub for the state of North Carolina. Senator Vaughan understands the importance of a well-maintained, modern infrastructure. As Greensboro moves out of the worst economic recession since the Great Depression, Senator Vaughan is working to ensure the city is capable of supporting a growth in population in line with its reputation as one of the most desirable cities to live in North Carolina. |
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CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY Between 2007 and 2008, all crime decreased 2.2% in North Carolina, while violent crime decreased by 1.3%. It’s important for the state to do its part, and Senator Vaughan is proud to have supported over $11 million in gang prevention and gang intervention grants in last year’s budget. |
