Lucy T. Allen

Lucy Taylor Allen (born November 29, 1941) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly.[1] She represented the state's forty-ninth House district, including constituents in Franklin, Halifax and Nash counties, from her first election in 2002 through 2010. Allen is a former teacher from Louisburg, North Carolina, and served as the mayor of Louisburg (1985–2001). From 1972–1980, Allen served as a member of the Franklin County Board of Education. Allen is an Episcopalian.[2]

Lucy T. Allen
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 49th district
In office January 1, 2003 – April 12, 2010
Preceded by	Constituency Established
Succeeded by	John May
Personal details
Born	(1941-11-29) November 29, 1941 Raleigh, North Carolina
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Children	Sonny, Hill, Stuart
Residence	Louisburg, North Carolina
Alma mater	Meredith College (BA)

Allen also served as a member of the Franklin County Board of Education, Mayor of Louisburg, North Carolina, a member of the Electricities Board of Directors, and was President of the League of Municipalities. During her time in the assembly she was Chairman of the Environment Committee for two terms and served as a co-chair of the Environmental Review Commission.[3]

In 2010, Allen resigned from the legislature to accept an appointment to the state Utilities Commission, effective April 12.[4] John May was appointed as her replacement in the House.[5]