Ruth Samuelson is a proven leader.
In 1999 she began her political service as co-chair for the bond campaign in support of a new courthouse. Two years later, as a member of the Board of County Commissioners, she 
fought to keep the promise made to voters about the site and cost of the courthouse.
Ruth has chaired Kids Voting at the county and state levels, bringing democracy and the importance of voting to children across North Carolina.
She recently chaired the Board of Managers at the Dowd YMCA, and serves on numerous local and national boards.
Ruth has consistently championed common sense environmental plans such as the Little Sugar Creek Greenway and the award winning Environmental Leadership Policy. These programs clean our air and water while strengthening our economy.
As a legislator, Ruth has continued this leadership tradition by advocating for responsible stewardship of our economic and environmental resources. In 2008, she won the inaugural "Green Government Leader Award" from the Charlotte Business Journal and was recognized by several business and advocacy groups a a freshman to watch. Ruth is proud of her accomplishments, but knows that more must be done if our state is to meet its promise as the premier place to live, work and recreate.
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