Nelson Dollar

Joseph Nelson Dollar (born June 5, 1961) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the State's 36th House district.^[1][2] The district includes constituents from the towns of Cary, Apex and Swift Creek in Wake county. In 2006 WRAL reported on Rep. Dollar's first reelection campaign.^[3]

Nelson Dollar
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 36th district
In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	David Miner
Succeeded by	Julie von Haefen
Personal details
Born	(1961-06-05) June 5, 1961 (age 64) Burlington, North Carolina
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Appalachian State University
Occupation	media consultant

A media and public relations consultant, Dollar has been active with the Boy Scouts, C.L.U.B. Ministries, and Camp Oak Hill. Dollar served as a Presidential Elector in 1996.

Healthcare

Nelson Dollar voted not to expand Medicaid with a procedural vote in 2018.^[4] In 2013, Dollar voted for a tax reform bill that eliminated some special tax credits while lowering tax rates.^[5]

Education

Dollar voted to pass the 2016 budget, which raised teacher pay by 4.7%.^[6] Dollar also voted to spend $388 million annually to reduce public school class sizes.^[7] By passing the 2017 budget, Dollar voted to reduce income and corporate tax rates, increase educator salaries, and provide funds to attract new jobs to North Carolina.^[8][9]