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'''James Michael Clampitt''' (born February 17, 1955) is an American politician. He was elected to the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]] in 2016 and 2020. Before his election in 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for office for [[Swain County, North Carolina|Swain County]] Board of Commissioners in both 2006 and 2010, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012 and 2014. A [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], he serves the 119th district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/136386/mike-clampitt#.WTGyKBPyt0s|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> He was a captain in the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977 to 2004.<ref>http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/18542-queen-clampitt-third-time-s-a-charm</ref> |
'''James Michael Clampitt''' (born February 17, 1955) is an American politician. He was elected to the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]] in 2016 and 2020. Before his election in 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for office for [[Swain County, North Carolina|Swain County]] Board of Commissioners in both 2006 and 2010, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012 and 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Vaillancourt|first=Cory|title=Clampitt makes it official|url=https://www.smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/27829-clampitt-makes-it-official|access-date=2021-02-05|website=www.smokymountainnews.com}}</ref> A [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], he serves the 119th district, covering portions of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/136386/mike-clampitt#.WTGyKBPyt0s|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|website=Vote Smart|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Representative Mike Clampitt - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly|url=https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/715|access-date=2021-02-05|website=www.ncleg.gov}}</ref> He was a captain in the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977 to 2004.<ref>http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/18542-queen-clampitt-third-time-s-a-charm</ref> He is a resident of [[Bryson City, North Carolina|Bryson City]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Honors== |
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Mike Clampitt | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Sam Queen |
| In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Sam Queen |
| Succeeded by | Joe Sam Queen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Michael Clampitt February 17, 1955 Swain County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College |
| Occupation | Firefighter (retired) |
James Michael Clampitt (born February 17, 1955) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016 and 2020. Before his election in 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for office for Swain County Board of Commissioners in both 2006 and 2010, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012 and 2014.[1] A Republican, he serves the 119th district, covering portions of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties.[2][3] He was a captain in the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977 to 2004.[4] He is a resident of Bryson City.[1]
Honors
In 2018, Clampitt received a 90% rating on the NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard.[5]
During the 2018 general assembly session, Clampitt was one of the only Republican members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's Budget.[6]
References
- ^ a b Vaillancourt, Cory. "Clampitt makes it official". www.smokymountainnews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Representative Mike Clampitt - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly". www.ncleg.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/18542-queen-clampitt-third-time-s-a-charm
- ^ "NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard". Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ^ "House Bill 980 (2017-2018 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly". www2.ncleg.net. Retrieved 2018-09-09.