About Dennis.
Dennis Riddell has spent a lifetime serving his country, his community, and the people of Alamance County.
A graduate of the California Maritime Academy with a degree in Marine Engineering, Dennis served for more than three decades as an Engineering Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Dennis was also commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, ultimately attaining the rank of Lieutenant before receiving an honorable discharge. His professional career has also included teaching high school social studies and building two local businesses: FreedomIR Thermal Imaging and Heritage Stables Equestrian Facility.
Dennis has represented North Carolina House District 64 since 2012. Before his election to the General Assembly, he served five years as Chairman of the Alamance County Republican Party and was the founder and former Chairman of the Alamance County Young Republicans.
His commitment to service extends well beyond elected office. Dennis has served his church as a teaching elder, treasurer, deacon, and Sunday School teacher, and has volunteered with organizations including Piedmont Rescue Mission, 4-H, youth athletics, the Victory League, and local historical organizations.
Dennis and his wife, Polly, have been married for more than four decades and raised their family in the Snow Camp community. They attend Pleasant Hill Christian Church.
An avid student of American history, Dennis enjoys woodworking and woodcarving, fly fishing, playing bluegrass music on guitar and dulcimer, Civil War reenacting, and reading American history.
Issues.
Reducing Property Taxes
Homeownership should provide stability, not become a growing financial burden. Rising property taxes are putting increasing pressure on homeowners, seniors, and working families. Dennis supports meaningful property tax relief that keeps more money in residents’ pockets, protects longtime homeowners from being priced out of their communities, and demands greater accountability in how taxpayer dollars are spent.
Lowering Income Taxes
Dennis has a clear record of delivering income tax relief for North Carolinians. When Dennis was first elected, North Carolina’s individual income tax rates reached as high as 7.75%. Today, the rate is just 3.99%.
Dennis has consistently supported policies that allow working families to keep more of what they earn, and he will continue fighting to reduce the tax burden on North Carolinians. Lower taxes mean larger paychecks, stronger household budgets, and more opportunity for families and small businesses across our state.
Abolishing the Grocery Tax
As grocery costs continue to rise, Dennis Riddell supports eliminating North Carolina's tax on groceries, putting more money back in your pocket.
Medication Affordability
Dennis Riddell is leading the fight to make prescriptions more affordable. His plan would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $5,000 in prescription drug costs from their taxes each year.