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 In his first term representing North
Carolina's 50th Senate District , John Snow has earned a reputation as a
thoughtful, principled, and effective legislator. Even though only in his
first term he is a leader who speaks his conscience and gets things done
for both the State and the 50th district.
After spending over thirty years as a
Judge, Senator Snow brings an experienced and reasoned voice to the Justice
and Public Safety debates that the Senate engages in. He has been a strong
and consistent voice for protecting the public by working for tougher new
laws against methamphetamine makers and for providing resources for more
education, awareness, and treatment programs. In addition to this Senator
Snow has worked hard to provide more funding to local law enforcement and
rescue personnel for the important work that they do. Senator Snow has also
been a leader in the fight against those that commit crimes against
children with his sponsorship of Jessica's Law which provides significantly
tougher penalties for sex offenders and Rachel's Law which provides much
harsher penalties for criminals who commit reckless violence with weapons.
Senator Snow is a strong advocate for
investing in our public schools, empowering parents, and challenging all
students to meet higher academic standards. He seeks to give all North
Carolinians, regardless of income, the opportunity to go to college in
order to develop the skills that they need to compete in the global
economy.
Senator Snow is a vocal advocate of
lobbying reform and holding public servants to a higher ethical standard.
He has spoken at length about the need for a more open process that allows
everyone to participate in their government. Senator Snow is committed to
improving our communities and the moral values that we live by through
working with parents to create an environment that strengthens families and
communities.
While Senator Snow has found much
success in his first term as a member of the Senate he knows that there is
much work to be done for all of Western North Carolina. His resolve remains
firm to improving the life and living conditions of the people of Western
North Carolina.
Professional
Career
Senator Snow was born in Asheville
North Carolina on October 24, 1945 and attended public schools in Cherokee
County. He received his bachelor's degree from Wake Forest College in 1967.
Upon graduation he decided to fulfill his obligation to the US Army instead
of pursing a career in the National Football League. After being discharged
from the Army he attended Wake Forest Law graduating in 1970. Upon
graduation Senator Snow worked in private law practice until becoming an
Assistant District Attorney.
After four years working as a District
Attorney Senator Snow was elected in 1976 as a District Court Judge to the
30th District bench. In 1986 Senator Snow took over the position of Chief
District Court Judge for the 30th District. As a Judge he upheld the law
with reason and fairness for those who came before him. He took a special
interest in the well being of abused, neglected and dependent children
pursuing every avenue to rebuild families with social workers and the
Guardian ad Litem program to try to return children safely to their family.
From the bench he saw the damages that illegal drugs can do to entire
families and communities and has worked in the Senate to remove these types
of poisons from North Carolina’s communities.
The Snow Family
Senator Snow lives in Murphy, North Carolina
with his wife Sheila. Together they are the proud parents of four children
- Paige, Melissa, Nancy, and John - and four grandchildren.
Please visit Senator Snow’s Issue’s
Page to learn more about his vision for the 50th district.
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