Creating Jobs

We expect our leaders to be accountable in challenging times and able to solve problems. Walter Dalton not only measures up to that expectation, he exceeds it. When federal trade policies sent North Carolina jobs overseas, Walter Dalton was there to bring jobs back home and prevent further job loss. He passed legislation to recruit new businesses and encourage existing businesses to expand; he fought for broadband internet access in rural communities; he was the lead sponsor of legislation that gave small businesses tax credits to provide health insurance for their employees; passed funding for infrastructure development in rural communities; and was personally involved in recruiting new businesses and jobs.  

Walter Dalton has built a reputation for accountability to his constituents when others have let them down – his efforts helping to land thousands of new jobs and keep countless others employed. It’s this kind of leadership North Carolina needs in the Lieutenant Governor’s office and the kind of leadership Walter Dalton continues to provide. Here are some highlights:

• Telerex moves to Cleveland County investing $8.8 million and bringing 450 new jobs to the area.
• Chris-Craft and Indian Motorcycle invest over $42 million and over 800 jobs in Cleveland County.
• Walter Dalton keeps local jobs at PPG Fiber Glass Products by saving the company $500,000 a year on its gas bill through his effort to end sales taxes on natural gas in several cities.
• 250 new jobs at Sara Lee.
• 600 new jobs at Wal-Mart.
• Walter Dalton passed legislation to help rural areas make water, sewer and technology improvements to attract new jobs, and brought over $20 million to his home district to help make it happen.