Tillis Announces Campaign for NC House

For Immediate Release:  February 2, 2006
Contact: Press Office, 704-248-2980

Today, Thom Tillis announced his plans to run for the North Carolina House of Representatives 98th District seat in the Republican Primary Election before a group of supporters.   In announcing his bid for the General Assembly seat, Thom Tillis said "North Mecklenburg and the 98th District needs a representative in Raleigh who is committed to conservative values and who is able to produce results.  We need a leader who can work with the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville, along with the communities of Long Creek, Steele Creek, and West Mecklenburg to promote regional cooperation and to bring back our tax dollars to the 98th District.  Unfortunately, our current representative has lost the confidence and the support of the community leaders in the 98th District.  With the support and endorsement of the republican leaders in the 98th District, I will focus on advancing a conservative agenda, and I will produce results for the 98th District."

Tillis plans to file for the election on February 13th, the opening day of the filing period.  Tillis made his formal announcement at Red Rocks restaurant in Birkdale Village in Huntersville.

About Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis is a life-long Republican, and he is an experienced public servant, an active community advocate, and a successful business leader.  Thom Tillis is the President of the Hopewell High School PTSA, and he is the Chairman of the United Way Lake Norman/Mooresville Board of Directors.  In 2005, Thom Tillis founded "Hopewell High School Project Hope" an activist movement that focused on student safety and discipline at Hopewell High School.  Thom Tillis is a former Commissioner on the Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners, and he has served in a number of volunteer roles in the community.