Mark Dearmon

Our arguments against cutting jobs are breaking through. The media are taking note. Legislators must recognize it as a pay crisis, not a problem of government bloat. #ncga #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2026/05/15/sta…

3% while inflation is chewing through paychecks is ok for “regular” state employees, but we are trying to do even more for teachers? A polite way of telling employees who keep the state operating (including k-12 non teaching employees) they aren’t valued. @SEANC

Employees at Craggy Correctional have been informed that the prison will close later this summer. NC’s population has increased by 20% in the last two decades and it is projected to be one of the fastest growing states in the country for years to come. And yet, we have closed 22% of our prisons in that time. #ncga #ncpol wlos.com/news/local/cra…

To be fair, Craggy is on a good amount of beautiful mountain land so I’m sure any developer would salivate over it. I hope this rumor isn’t true and if it is I would hope the Council of State would not vote for this. #ncpol

NC’s population has grown 20% over the last 20 years but we have closed 22% of the prisons. Word is that another one of those prisons is about to be closed and possibly sold to a developer? Are we worried about public safety or private profit? #ncpol @SEANC

You already know what it's like to come to work short-staffed. Now the legislature is considering making that permanent — by permanently eliminating the vacant positions around you. Don't let that happen without saying something. Contact your legislator today. It takes five minutes, and it matters. Contact your legislator: mstr.app/39f9d4f0-cc5f-… See the data: jobsdata.seanc.org #SEANC #NCStateEmployees #NorthCarolina #NCBudget #ncga #ncpol

.@NCAuditorBoliek's report says NC salaries "should be competitive with surrounding states." That's been @SEANC's position for years. The data is in. Now it's the legislature's turn. jobsdata.seanc.org | #NCStateEmployees

Just because a job is vacant doesn’t mean it’s not necessary, said @ArdisWatkins. She said if job cuts are on the table, agency leaders need to have a role in the discussions. “I'm extremely concerned, and I hope that there will be thorough public meetings with agency heads reporting to explain what their agency does, so that we know if these cuts hurt the public or not,” Watkins said. wral.com/news/nccapitol…

Vacant doesn't mean unnecessary. It means underpaid. The legislature should fund the workforce NC needs—not eliminate positions and call it done. Call your legislator. Share this. Make noise. jobsdata.seanc.org #NCStateEmployees #NCBudget #SEANC #ncga #ncpol

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Wake County Retiree Forum this week! Retirees, we have created a special web page to keep you informed! Visit retirees.seanc.org to check it out!

The NC legislature is working on the budget right now. Some want to permanently cut thousands of vacant state positions and call it savings. #ncga #ncpol SEANC's position: don't cut the jobs. Fix the pay. 🧵

PODCAST: We discuss the Atrium-WakeMed merger, the Wake County commissioners' 90-day pause, and concerns from state leaders that hospital consolidation will drive up health care costs. #ncga #ncpol youtu.be/xk3-EGWEgsA

Groceries up. Rent up. Insurance up. A 3% raise doesn't keep pace with what it costs to live in NC today — and state employees have already gone a year without a new budget. Make the call. #ncga #ncpol mstr.app/202a31c5-f303-…

Reminder that NC has the same number of employees it did nearly 20 years ago despite having 2 million more citizens The press conference today concerns me that the next move is to go line by line & cut jobs to pay for raises. The public loses if that happens. #ncpol @SEANC

SEANC’s @ArdisWatkins fires up the group this morning before they head to the #ncga for #SEANCLobbyDay!

SEANC’s @ArdisWatkins and President Wendell Powell are taking part in a summit on public service today at the State Archives building in celebration of Public Services Recognition Week.

SEANC Wake County members had a great meeting with Rep. Phil Rubin at today's Lobby Day. Members from across the state came to the legislature to express the need for a meaningful raise for state employees and bonuses for retirees.

Saw the armored ca in front of the legislative building during the @seanc lobby day. I’m thinking it contains the raise for state employees and COLA for retirees. #ncpol

Hey media, did @WakeGOV ever actually delay the Atrium/WakeMed vote? @newsobserver @ABC11_WTVD @wunc @WRAL @ArdisWatkins

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall (@Elaine4NC) joined our podcast this week to discuss her agency's staffing shortages amid a surge in new business formations. We also discussed the need for better funding across state government, and her long career in public service. #ncga #ncpol youtu.be/Gv_2hB2Aey4?si…