Cyril Jefferson

Liberal

Democrat

N/A

North Carolina - District 6

Current Position: Mayor of High Point

Running For: House Representative

Policy Positions

For investing in cybersecurity, AI defense systems, and resilient supply chains
For securing funds to fix roads, expand broadband, build smarter farming technology, and improve rail service
For building more affordable housing through smart zoning and incentives—while protecting neighborhood character
For expanding affordable childcare so parents can work
For investing in underused spaces for childcare and job training—saving taxpayer dollars
For tying all funding to real outcomes like job placement and wage growth
For expanding tax credits for affordable and mixed-income housing near job hubs
For rewarding communities that modernize zoning to unlock supply
For launching a Federal Digital Permitting Fund to cut red tape for builders and buyers
For converting empty buildings into affordable apartments for families and seniors
For helping first-time buyers with down-payment credits and FHA reform

For protecting Medicaid and Medicare for North Carolina families and seniors
For lowering prescription drug prices by expanding Medicare’s negotiating power
For holding big insurers accountable—ending surprise billing and capping out-of-pocket costs
For treating mental health like health by funding local clinics and telehealth solutions
For fighting hunger as a health issue by defending SNAP, expanding farm-to-school programs, and making fresh food affordable

For raising teacher pay and reduce class sizes
For creating debt-free career pathways after high school, including apprenticeships that let students earn while they learn

For fully funding VA care, cutting claims backlogs, and helping service members transition to civilian careers

For adding border agents, judges, and cutting-edge fentanyl detection technology at legal ports of entry—where over 90% of fentanyl is caught
For expanding legal visa pathways, streamline hiring for trusted employers, and protect American wages with E-Verify

For funding modern policing tools, body cameras, and officer wellness programs
For expanding mental-health crisis response teams so officers can focus on violent crime
For supporting youth prevention programs, mentorship, and re-entry services
For accountability with clear, public safety metrics for federally funded programs