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Steen files for re-election

Monday, February 08, 2010 12:00 AM | Printer friendly version | E-mail to a friend |

Updated Monday, May 23, 2011 2:38 PM

N.C. Rep. Fred Steen, R-Rowan, filed for re-election Monday.

"For the past six years, it has been an honor to represent the people of Rowan County and to serve all of the citizens in North Carolina," Steen said in a letter he sent to supporters over the weekend.

"I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve in the General Assembly in 2011-12."

A former mayor of Landis, Steen represents the 76th House District, which takes in about half of Rowan County. Democrat Lorene Coates represents the other half in the 77th House District.

Steen is Republican deputy whip in the N.C. House, comprised of 120 members.

"With over 9,300 people now unemployed in Rowan County," Steen said, "we need a legislative body focused on creating jobs in the private sector."

He said job creation, improving North Carolina's economy and reducing the tax burden on working families and small businesses would be his top priorities.

"Since joining the NC House in 2004, I have worked with other legislative members for the good of Rowan County and our state," Steen said, adding he would work "to get other legislative members who are committed to the same priorities for our state."

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