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| EFTON SAGER Wayne County |
Trust ~ Integrity ~ Fairness ~ Common Sense |
| Paid for by Efton Sager Campaign Cheryl Alleman, Treasurer |
Sager will run to keep his seat in N.C. House
By Matthew Whittle
Published in Goldsboro News-Argus on January 14, 2010 1:46 PM
State Rep. Efton Sager, R-Wayne, announced Wednesday he will seek re-election to his
District 11 seat.
Sager, a former county commissioner for eight years, was elected to the state House in 2008
after former Rep. Louis Pate decided to make an unsuccessful run for state Senate.
"I had intended when I first filed that, if I won, I would run for at least two terms," he said. "I
feel that I know the ropes now and can be an even more effective legislator.
"I just feel obligated to the people to go to Raleigh and to make common-sense decisions and
listen to what the people have to say."
He also said he feels an obligation to be part of the change in power he hopes will occur in
Raleigh in November.
"The thing that sets me apart (from any future competition) is I'm fighting for a change in the
leadership in Raleigh. I'm very upset with some of the liberal things they passed, including the
budget. We shouldn't have raised taxes like we did, not with $1.6 billion in stimulus money
available," he said. "If we can change the leadership, I can be even more effective, and I think
we stand an excellent chance. I think there are enough people that feel government is not
listening to them. The best way to be a good elected official is to listen to the people."
He said he is proud of his stances against the budget and other items, such as the bullying bill
and the Racial Justice Act, as well as his sponsorship of military friendly legislation, including
bills easing restrictions on hunting permits and driver's license renewals.
And if re-elected, as well as during the upcoming session in May, the three items he plans to
focus on are giving localities more control over 911 funds, working the state Commerce
Depart-ment to bring more jobs to eastern North Carolina and the state budget.
Candidate filing for the 2010 May 4 primary will begin at noon on Feb. 8 and close at noon
on Feb. 26. Election Day will be Nov. 2.
By Matthew Whittle
Published in Goldsboro News-Argus on January 14, 2010 1:46 PM
State Rep. Efton Sager, R-Wayne, announced Wednesday he will seek re-election to his
District 11 seat.
Sager, a former county commissioner for eight years, was elected to the state House in 2008
after former Rep. Louis Pate decided to make an unsuccessful run for state Senate.
"I had intended when I first filed that, if I won, I would run for at least two terms," he said. "I
feel that I know the ropes now and can be an even more effective legislator.
"I just feel obligated to the people to go to Raleigh and to make common-sense decisions and
listen to what the people have to say."
He also said he feels an obligation to be part of the change in power he hopes will occur in
Raleigh in November.
"The thing that sets me apart (from any future competition) is I'm fighting for a change in the
leadership in Raleigh. I'm very upset with some of the liberal things they passed, including the
budget. We shouldn't have raised taxes like we did, not with $1.6 billion in stimulus money
available," he said. "If we can change the leadership, I can be even more effective, and I think
we stand an excellent chance. I think there are enough people that feel government is not
listening to them. The best way to be a good elected official is to listen to the people."
He said he is proud of his stances against the budget and other items, such as the bullying bill
and the Racial Justice Act, as well as his sponsorship of military friendly legislation, including
bills easing restrictions on hunting permits and driver's license renewals.
And if re-elected, as well as during the upcoming session in May, the three items he plans to
focus on are giving localities more control over 911 funds, working the state Commerce
Depart-ment to bring more jobs to eastern North Carolina and the state budget.
Candidate filing for the 2010 May 4 primary will begin at noon on Feb. 8 and close at noon
on Feb. 26. Election Day will be Nov. 2.
