Rep. Kevin Corbin endorses Karl Gillespie for North Carolina House District 120
After announcing he would be running for the Senate District 50 seat, Rep. Kevin Corbin was proud to endorse fellow Macon County native Karl Gillespie to fill his seat in the House of Representatives.
“My biggest concern in vacating my house seat was finding someone who will be passionate about far western North Carolina,” said Rep. Corbin. “I believe Karl is that kind of guy. He has been an excellent county commissioner that will be looking out for the best interest of these four far western counties.”
Karl E. Gillespie, a conservative, was elected to the Macon County Board of Commissioners in November 2016. As a fifth generation Maconian and longtime business owner, Gillespie entered county politics to help shape the future of the community he loves.
“Being involved in local politics was an opportunity to give back to a county that had been home to our family for generations.”
Now, with Gillespie’s term as a commissioner ending, he has set his sights on state office in order to continuing being a voice and proud advocate for not just Macon County, but all of Western North Carolina.
“Serving in the NC House would be an honor, I will do by best to represent the interests of all the citizens in the far Western counties of North Carolina.
Gillespie and his wife Janet have one son, Logan, after working away from Franklin, Gillespie moved back home in 1999 and founded National Communications, Inc. (NCI). Starting with just one technician NCI has since grown the business to become a regional leader in the industry.
In addition to being a business owner, Gillespie is an active community servant, volunteering his time on the Macon County Planning Board prior to being elected as Commissioner as well as serving on the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees and the Macon County Farm Bureau board of directors.
Senator Jim Davis: “Karl has done a great job as county commissioner and will be a responsible voice for the citizens on Western North Carolina.”
Representative Kevin Corbin: “Karl will do a great job of bringing far-western North Carolina’s priorities to the forefront in the House.”
Representative Josh Dobson: “Karl has my full endorsement and support, I look forward to seeing him in Raleigh.”
Sherriff Robby Holland: “Karl has shown through his leadership that he cares about our community and puts a lot of thought and consideration in the decisions he makes. Karl has shown to be a leader who supports the men & women who serve in law enforcement & every aspect of the public safety profession. I am confident that he & Rep. Kevin Corbin will continue to be strong advocates for WNC, specifically Macon County, while serving us in Raleigh. This is just a couple of reasons why my family & I are supporting Karl in his upcoming bid for NC House of Representatives and plan to encourage others to do the same.
Carla Miller, Chair Macon County GOP: “He’s done an excellent job as commissioner, he has a keen mind for business, and he has a strong dedication to conservatism. We think he’s the best voice we could have hoped for here.”
Jimmy Tate, Chair of the Macon County Commissioners: “I have had the pleasure of working alongside Mr. Gillespie as a commissioner. His diligence, demeanor and work ethic will serve WNC well in Raleigh. I am happy to endorse his run for the house seat.”
Published at 1:14pm on Saturday, November 9, 2019
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