Keep Senator Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.
in the North Carolina Senate
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SUPPORTER STATEMENTS
"Senator McKissick has been a tremendous asset to the Senate. He does his homework and is very knowledgeable of the issues before the Senate."
Senator Katie G. Dorsett, Greensboro, NC
"Floyd has shown the fact that he is a fast learner. He has done a commendable job following the footsteps of the late Jeanne H. Lucas in representing the concerns of constituents in Senate Dist. 20."
Senator Charlie S. Dannelly, Charlotte, NC
"A great Senator and leader."
Senator R.C. Soles, Jr., Tabor City, NC
"A strong and effective leader who isn't afraid to speak out firmly and intelligently. He understands the concerns of everyday people and the complex issues facing North Carolina"
Senator Martin Nesbitt, Asheville, NC"Floyd is extremely effective in representing Durham. He engages in debate and discussions in committees. He reads all the bills, studies the issues, and understands the complex issues facing North Carolina. His fellow Senators respect his intellect and his contributions."
Senator Janet Cowell, Raleigh, NC"
"Senator Mckissick is a strong and effective leader who has earned the respect of his colleagues due to his preparation and ability to speak to importand issues facing the senate."
Senator Steve Goss, Boone, NC
"Floyd is passionate, articulate and knowledgable of the issues facing North Carolina. He also has values and principles that progressive democrats embrace"
Senator Doug Berger,
Granville, Warren & Vance Counties"Floyd understands the issues facing Durham and he has been a strong and effective voice for local government and the needs of our city."
Mayor William "Bill" Bell, Durham, NC
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EDUCATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND POLITICAL CREDENTIALS
Received an A.B. Degree in Geography, from Clark University in Worchester, Massachusetts (1974)
Received a Master's Degree in Regional Planning, from UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Specializing in Land Use Planning and Financial Management (1975)
Received a Master's Degree in Public Administration, from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in Management of State & Local Government and Diplomacy (1979)
Received a JD Degree from Duke University School of Law in Durham, North Carolina (1983)
Practiced law for approximately 23 years with a number of law firms, including Dickstein, Shapiro & Morin in Washington, DC and Faison, Brown, Fletcher & Brough in Durham, NC. Practiced with McKissick and Mckissick since 1990.
Specializes in Civil Litigation: practice areas include Family Law, Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law.
Authored an Article for Construction Law Advisor on When an Owner Can Terminate a Construction Contract Due to Delay (1984)
Co-Authored a guidebook for the US Department Commerce on Attracting Foreighn Direct Investment to the United States (1981) as a Management Consultant with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell, Washington, DC
Currently serving as a member of the NC Senate from the 20th District
Previously served as Chairman of the Durham County Democratic Party, as well as the Warren County Democratic Party
Served 8 years as a Member of the Durham City Council in Durham, NC
Served 8 years as a Member of City Council's Legislative Committee and 4 years as Chairman. Worked with members of the General Assembly Delegation in promoting Durham's Legislative agenda
Served 8 years as a Member of the Triangle J Council of Governments and was elected Chairman of the Board from 2001-2002. Worked with local elected officials from Durham, Orange, Chatham, Moore, Lee, Wake and Johnston counties. Served as Chairman of the Council of Government's Legislative Committee, working with members of the General Assembly.
