Vinny was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Charles E. Jordan High School. He earned his degree from the US Naval Academy. Vinny lives with his wife, Tonda, and they have 2 children. He is Christian. 

Vinny is the co-founder and co-owner of NC Esports Academy and EdTech Unite.

Ballotpedia, Vinny Smith

Vinny Smith's campaign for governor is their 1st run for public office. 

Candidate website

Believes a skilled workforce is crucial for economic growth and plans to collaborate with businesses, educational institutions, and the General Assembly to develop workforce development programs that meet future industry needs.

Believes that property owners "rent it from the Government by paying Property Tax."

Supports phasing out property taxes for homeowners.

- Believes a skilled workforce is crucial for economic growth and plans to collaborate with businesses, educational institutions, and the General Assembly to develop workforce development programs that meet future industry needs.
- Supports phasing out property taxes for homeowners.

Economy

As of August 15, 2024, Vinny Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports improving children's health by implementing mandatory health and nutrition classes, offering only healthy foods and snacks, and establishing a daily exercise program in schools.

Supports implementing mandatory health and nutrition classes. 

Opposes mandatory immunizations for public school children.

Supports transitioning from a "Disease Management System" to "true Healthcare."

- Supports implementing mandatory health and nutrition classes. 
- Opposes mandatory immunizations for public school children.
- Opposes abortion.
- Supports transitioning from a "Disease Management System" to "true Healthcare."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports tax credits for parents who educate their children outside the public school system.

Supports parents having the choice in how their children are educated.

- Supports tax credits for parents who educate their children outside the public school system.
- Supports parents having the choice in how their children are educated.

Education

Plans to advocate for policies that address issues veterans face.

- Plans to advocate for policies that address issues veterans face.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Ethics & Conduct

Twitter

Facebook

Youtube

Vinny Smith

- The Governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. 
- The Governor can advocate for their legislative agenda. They also can veto legislation passed by the state legislature. However, a supermajority in the state legislature can vote to adopt a bill despite the Governor's veto. 
- The Governor appoints more than 350 statewide boards and commissions. The Governor appoints department heads, who make up the Cabinet. 
- The Governor is elected for a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The governor must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for five years, and a resident of North Carolina for two years immediately preceding the election. 

The chief executive of the state, who plays a significant role in the laws made every year

North Carolina

Environment

Taxes

Governor

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