1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The Hurricane Helene relief bill (SB 382) should not be passed due to the unrelated provisions that strip power away from the governor and attorney general's offices. While funding is desperately needed for recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, attaching these partisan political changes is an unacceptable maneuver. The bill's disaster aid should be decoupled from the proposed changes to election laws and governmental authority. Overriding the governor's veto would be an undemocratic move that undermines checks and balances. Relief for storm victims must be the sole priority, provided through a clean bill unburdened by ulterior motives to consolidate power. I urge you to stand against this exploitative legislation and demand a separate, legitimate aid package focused exclusively on helping our fellow citizens rebuild.