346 days. That’s how late we are with this budget. Current #NCGA leadership is FAILING the people of NC, and we need leaders who will demand better. #ncpol #nc #ncbudget #tmonks4nc
Thomas Monks
@tmonks4nc.bsky.social
Concord NC | Fighting for common-sense solutions, because in North Carolina we are all family.
The #NCGA is back in short session today. The first thing that must be done is passing a budget. Our state budget is 293 days late…and counting.
I believe in advocating for our schools. Students, teachers, and staff should never be the victims of political stalemates. #tmonks4nc #ncpol #schoolfunding #budgetbattles
It’s amazing to be watching the splashdown of Artemis II. Did anyone else not breathe for 10 minutes watching it live? Or was it just me?
Tonight I stood up at the Concord City Council meeting, to stand and ask those in charge to stand against an ICE facility in our city. I see this as something objectionable not only morally, but developmentally and economically. #tmonks4nc #concordnc #nc #ncpol #publiccomment
I grew up in the 90s learning that community matters. Neighbors helped neighbors, adults looked out for us, and we believed tomorrow could be better. I’m running to protect that feeling. #ncpol #90sKid #tmonks4nc
Progressive is about people. It’s about solutions. It’s about moving forward. Grateful for the endorsement of the Progressive Caucus of the NC Democratic Party as we work to build a stronger, more just North Carolina. #ncpol #nc73 #forwardthinking #TeamThomas #NotMeNotYouUs
Took Dolly out to see the snow, she was not impressed. Stay safe and warm out there! #snowday #NC #goldenretriever
My Statement on the passing of Kim DeLaney, Cabarrus County small business owner and candidate for NC House of Representatives District 73.
So I hear we are throwing back to #2016. I had just graduated college, puppy snuggles, lots of time making memories with my mom, Snapchat filters, and a major election we are still feeling the fallout from. 2016 wrapped up in one statement: oh what a time to be alive! #TBT
I was proud to walk in the Kannapolis Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Day parade today with Red Wine & Blue, and so many friends. The Dream Dr. King talked about is never ending and a road toward tomorrow we have to keep marching on towards. #MLK #Dream #KeepMarching #NCPol
#FBF: Hard to believe that 10 years ago today I walked across the stage at @FGCU earning my Bachelor's Degree in Communication. If you had told 22 year old Thomas that a decade later he would be running for office he probably would have laughed in your face. Funny how time flies and paths change?
A little less than a month ago I announced I was running. Today I officially filed. Thank you for your support! We cannot do it alone! Today I ask that you donate $26 to celebrate this moment, and help us prepare for the next. Donate now: secure.actblue.com/donate/thoma...
“You are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think.” Take the steps you see to make Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the United States, and the World a better place. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
Happy Thanksgiving I am grateful for the community that we are building and excited where things will go from here
It’s Halloween week and “she” is already defrosting #halloween #shesdefrosting #fall #christmas
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." Start where you are, with courage. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
"Leadership is not only a matter of action, but also of integrity." Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." Speak truth today—it matters more than ever. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." Lead with vision, not approval. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Be brave in the face of fear—victory is in action. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
"A leader is a dealer in hope." Bring hope to today—someone needs it more than you know. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." Keep growing, keep leading, keep inspiring. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
There aren’t kings in the United States of America. 🇺🇸. We rejected them 250 years ago and we still do. Turning out today with some amazing people was so inspiring and uplifting. #nokings #concordnc #nc #ncpol
Movements change, that’s why we have elections at the federal level every 2 years. The people can vote for something one cycle & believe it needs a check in the next. Building maps for a predetermined outcome diminishes the will of the people. #NCPol #Gerrymandering #IndependentRedistrictingNow
"Without struggle, there is no progress." Challenges aren’t setbacks—they’re stepping stones. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily
Hello Cabarrus County! Early voting in our municipal elections is HERE! Make sure you get out and vote! Last municipal election was decided with only 10% turnout, EVERY. VOTE. MATTERS. #CabCo #NC #NCPol #NCVotesEarly #CabarrusCounty
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Keep moving toward what’s right—progress is happening. #qotd #quoteoftheday #quotes #quotestagram #quotesdaily