On this episode of All Rights Reserved, host Yolanda Taylor, the "Community Lawyer," sits down with North Carolina State Representative James Roberson (District 37).

Representative Roberson brings a unique perspective to the table, having served as the long-time Mayor of Knightdale before transitioning to the state legislature. This conversation strips away the political talking points to examine the friction and the functionality between local municipal needs and state-level policy.

• The Local-to-State Pipeline: How serving as a mayor informs legislative priorities and why understanding municipal "boots on the ground" reality is often missing in the General Assembly.
• Education & The Workforce: With his background in higher education, Rep. Roberson discusses the current state of K-12 funding and the strategic importance of community colleges in North Carolina’s economic future.
• Legislative Mechanics: A look inside the committee rooms—how appropriations and education policy actually get shaped behind the scenes.
• Advocating for Wake County: Navigating the challenges of representing one of the fastest-growing regions in the country within a complex political landscape.

Representative James Roberson serves North Carolina’s 37th District. A former Mayor of Knightdale and a career educator with decades of experience at Wake Technical Community College, he focuses on community development, public education, and sustainable economic growth.

Learn more about his work: Rep. James Roberson - NC House

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