Tim Moore (North Carolina politician)
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Timothy Keith Moore is a member of the North Carolina General Assembly
representing the state's 111th House district, including constituents in Cleveland County
. Moore, a Republican, is currently serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives.
. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1988, and went on to attend Campbell University
. Prior to his junior year in college, Moore transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
, where he earned his B.A.
in Political Science in 1992. Moore went on to law school at the Oklahoma City University School of Law
and earned his J.D.
in 1995. Following law school, Moore returned to Cleveland County to practice law.
with his wife, Juli, and their two children. He and his family are members of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Moore is an attorney
and recently opened his own private law firm in Kings Mountain, representing clients throughout Western North Carolina. He has been active on a number of boards, committees, and civic groups including the Shelby Rotary Club, Boy Scouts
, Life Enrichment Center’s Board of Directors, and Cleveland County Partnership for Children.
representing the 111th District in 2002, challenging Democrat House Majority Whip Andy Dedmon. Moore employed a grassroots campaign strategy, including campaigning door-to-door, and, despite being outspent by Dedmon 4 to 1 ($160,000 to $40,000), Moore won the election by six percent (53% - 47%).
In 2004, Moore was challenged by Kathryn Hamrick, the hand-picked choice of the North Carolina Democratic Party
. Hamrick was well-known in the community as the author of a regular newspaper article. While Hamrick appeared to be a strong opponent, her campaign was greatly damaged when it was revealed that she had taken campaign contributions from a pro-choice political action committee and when her husband was caught stealing Moore’s campaign signs from the sides of the road. Moore again employed a predominantly grassroots campaign, and despite once again being outspent by his opponent, Moore won re-election by ten percent (55% - 45%).
In 2006, Moore faced opposition from Betsy Fonvielle, a local CPA
and a former member of the City Council
of Shelby, NC
. Fonvielle was not well-funded and, despite a national and statewide tide in favor of Democrats, Moore cruised to re-election by twenty-two percent (61% - 39%).
Moore ran unopposed for re-election in 2008.
In 2010, Moore defeated Mary Accor, a member of the Cleveland County
Commission by thirty percent (65% - 35%), his largest margin of victory to date.
who died in a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver with multiple DUI convictions. The bill would increase the penalties for DUI convictions, especially for those individuals who are repeat offenders. The bill would change the maximum sentence for a DUI conviction from 120 days to 36 months, and any offender sentenced under this bill would be forced to serve their entire sentence. Currently, Laura's Law has passed the House of Representatives and is being considered in the Senate.
North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
representing the state's 111th House district, including constituents in Cleveland County
Cleveland County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 98,078 people, 37,046 households, and 27,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 207 people per square mile . There were 40,317 housing units at an average density of 87 per square mile...
. Moore, a Republican, is currently serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives.
Early Life and Education
Representative Moore was born and raised in Cleveland CountyCleveland County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 98,078 people, 37,046 households, and 27,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 207 people per square mile . There were 40,317 housing units at an average density of 87 per square mile...
. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1988, and went on to attend Campbell University
Campbell University
Campbell University is a coeducational, church-related university in rural North Carolina, USA. Its main campus is located in the community of Buies Creek; its law school moved from Buies Creek to a new campus in the state capital of Raleigh in 2009. Campbell has an approximately equal number of...
. Prior to his junior year in college, Moore transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
, where he earned his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Political Science in 1992. Moore went on to law school at the Oklahoma City University School of Law
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Oklahoma City University School of Law, also known as OCU Law, is one of the professional graduate schools of Oklahoma City University. OCU Law is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was founded in 1907...
and earned his J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
in 1995. Following law school, Moore returned to Cleveland County to practice law.
Personal life
Moore resides in Kings Mountain, NCKings Mountain, North Carolina
Kings Mountain is a small suburban city of Gastonia and Charlotte in Cleveland and Gaston counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,693 at the 2000 census....
with his wife, Juli, and their two children. He and his family are members of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Moore is an attorney
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
and recently opened his own private law firm in Kings Mountain, representing clients throughout Western North Carolina. He has been active on a number of boards, committees, and civic groups including the Shelby Rotary Club, Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
, Life Enrichment Center’s Board of Directors, and Cleveland County Partnership for Children.
Election History
Moore announced his intention to seek a seat in the North Carolina House of RepresentativesNorth Carolina House of Representatives
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
representing the 111th District in 2002, challenging Democrat House Majority Whip Andy Dedmon. Moore employed a grassroots campaign strategy, including campaigning door-to-door, and, despite being outspent by Dedmon 4 to 1 ($160,000 to $40,000), Moore won the election by six percent (53% - 47%).
In 2004, Moore was challenged by Kathryn Hamrick, the hand-picked choice of the North Carolina Democratic Party
North Carolina Democratic Party
The North Carolina Democratic Party is the North Carolina affiliate of the national Democratic Party in the United States. It is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They are located in the historic Goodwin house which is located in the downtown area of Raleigh at 220 Hillsborough Street...
. Hamrick was well-known in the community as the author of a regular newspaper article. While Hamrick appeared to be a strong opponent, her campaign was greatly damaged when it was revealed that she had taken campaign contributions from a pro-choice political action committee and when her husband was caught stealing Moore’s campaign signs from the sides of the road. Moore again employed a predominantly grassroots campaign, and despite once again being outspent by his opponent, Moore won re-election by ten percent (55% - 45%).
In 2006, Moore faced opposition from Betsy Fonvielle, a local CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
and a former member of the City Council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
of Shelby, NC
Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 19,477 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cleveland County.-Geography:Shelby is located at ....
. Fonvielle was not well-funded and, despite a national and statewide tide in favor of Democrats, Moore cruised to re-election by twenty-two percent (61% - 39%).
Moore ran unopposed for re-election in 2008.
In 2010, Moore defeated Mary Accor, a member of the Cleveland County
Cleveland County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 98,078 people, 37,046 households, and 27,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 207 people per square mile . There were 40,317 housing units at an average density of 87 per square mile...
Commission by thirty percent (65% - 35%), his largest margin of victory to date.
Legislative service
Representative Moore is currently the Senior Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Chairman of Judiciary Subcommittee C, which deals primarily with family law issues, Vice-Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Chairman of the University Board of Governors Nominating Committee. In his first term, Moore served as Co-Chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect, Foster Care, and Adoption Committee, and as Vice-Chair of Judiciary II. In his second term, Moore continued as Vice-Chair of Judiciary II, and also served as the Co-Chair of the Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform Committee. Representative Moore presently serves a member of the following House committees: Rules, Judiciary, Judiciary Subcommittee C, Finance, Elections, Environment, University Board of Governors Nominating, Public Utilities, and Redistricting.House Bill 97: Terminate Parent Rights/Murder of a Parent
During the 2005 long session of the General Assembly, Representative Moore introduced House Bill 97, Terminate Parent Rights/Murder of a Parent, which passed into law and was signed by the Governor. The law gives the courts the ability to terminate the parental rights of parents who intentionally take the life of the other parent, which will protect children from potentially dangerous guardians.Jessica Lunsford Act
Representative Moore’s greatest legislative sachievement to date came in 2008 with the passage of the Jessica Lunsford Act, House Bill 933. Moore worked diligently for three years to assure the legislation's passage. This law provides that certain criminal offenses of rape or sexual offense committed against a child are punishable by either life imprisonment without parole or a mandatory active sentence of twenty-five years and lifetime satellite-based monitoring. The law also increases the penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor and makes the registration requirements more stringent.Laura's Law
At the start of the 2011 legislative session, Representative Moore introduced House Bill 49, Laura's Law. The bill is named after Laura Fortenberry, a teenager from Gaston CountyGaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County is a county located just west of Charlotte in the southern Piedmont in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third largest county, by population, in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area, officially designated the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of...
who died in a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver with multiple DUI convictions. The bill would increase the penalties for DUI convictions, especially for those individuals who are repeat offenders. The bill would change the maximum sentence for a DUI conviction from 120 days to 36 months, and any offender sentenced under this bill would be forced to serve their entire sentence. Currently, Laura's Law has passed the House of Representatives and is being considered in the Senate.