Promise to Keep Fighting for Harnett Residents

Vice Chairman Gary House Files for Reelection, Promises to Keep Fighting for Harnett Residents

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February 10, 2014      

LILLINGTON, NC – Vice Chairman Gary House filed for reelection today.  Acknowledging recent character attacks against him, Vice Chairman House said, “I wanted to file for reelection today to send a strong message that I intend to continue fighting for my constituents and against the corruption and special interests that have a stranglehold on our county.”

Vice Chairman House has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2006 and has often been the lone voice on the Commission asking tough questions and seeking the truth.  This has led to a number of frivolous character attacks on Vice Chairman House, including baseless lawsuits aimed at destroying his character. For his part, Vice Chairman House said he will not be deterred by the special interests’ attacks on him. 

“When you stand up against the corruption and special interest groups in this county they will do everything to destroy you and your character.  There is a history and pattern of this behavior by the entrenched interests in Harnett County, but I will neither be dissuaded nor intimidated by these attacks.  I will continue to stand strong for the people of my district and Harnett County,” said Vice Chairman House.

Since taking office in 2006, Vice Chairman House has fought for expanded, quality healthcare including mental healthcare for Harnett County.  He has fought for a sound budget while keeping taxes as low as feasible.  He has worked diligently for seven years to restore inpatient mental health beds in Harnett County, which has become a reality.  Being a supporter for our children, Vice Chairman House vows to continue to advocate for our school system in his attempt to ease overcrowding and to increase the quality of the education of our children.

After filing for reelection, Vice Chairman House told a group of supporters how thankful he is to have their support and prayers.  “Thank you for your prayers and continued support.  It means a lot to know I have so many people behind me, supporting me through everything,” Vice Chairman House said.

Gary House is a CPA, and small business owner.  In addition to serving on the Harnett County Board of Commissioners he serves on many boards including Sandhills Center (mental Health in our region), Habitat for Humanity, Library Board, Averasboro Travel and Tourism, Spectrum Connection (children with disabilities), Cape Fear River Assembly, Good Hope Behavioral Health Services, and the Airport Committee among others.  

He is a former graduate of Leadership Harnett and has served as its chairman.  He is a 20 year veteran coach of youth athletics in Harnett County and currently coaches the Harnett County Venom, a 13 and under travel baseball team that practices and plays year round. In addition, he has served as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Dunn.   He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Vice Chairman House resides in Dunn with his wife, Gina, and their two children and is a member of Erwin United Methodist Church.