William Brisson
William D. Brisson (born August 18, 1946) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's 22nd House district, covering Bladen County and a portion of Sampson County, since 2006.[1] On October 25, 2017 Brisson announced his intention to switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.[2]
William Brisson | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Edd Nye |
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| Born | August 18, 1946 Dublin, North Carolina |
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| Occupation | Farmer |
During the 2016 legislative session, Brisson was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[3]
Brisson faces controversy during his 2020 re-election bid as multiple sources report Brisson referred to a young Black female constituent as a “monkey” amidst a dispute at a local retail business.
Brisson lives in Bladen County, North Carolina.[4]
References
- http://votesmart.org/candidate/41187/william-brisson#.UfYTtGRxtHs
- King, Donna (October 25, 2017). "House Democrat switches to GOP". The North State Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- Doran, Will (March 30, 2017). "Here's how every NC legislator voted on the HB2 repeal bill". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- "William Brisson for NC House". Facebook. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
External links
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Edd Nye |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district 2007-Present |
Incumbent |
- North Carolina General Assembly – Representative William Brisson official NC House website
- Project Vote Smart – Representative William Brisson (NC) profile
- Follow the Money – William Brisson
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