As the newly sworn-in representative for House District 9 in the General Assembly, I am humbled and excited by the opportunity to get to work, learn and find ways to help the people of Pitt County.

In medical school, one of the most important steps in becoming a doctor is taking the Hippocratic oath. And one of the promises within that oath is first, do no harm.

My goal is to take that same commitment, drive and passion to Raleigh and work for the betterment of the people of Pitt County and citizens across this great state.

Like many, I have been frustrated by the constant partisan bickering and gridlock in both Raleigh and Washington, D.C. The hardworking people of this great state deserve better.

I love eastern North Carolina and I want to be an effective leader for our area.

There is plenty I need to learn, and I am working hard to learn as much as I can to be the best possible representative for our region.

As the urban-rural divide keeps growing, we need strong and effective leaders in Raleigh who will fight for the people of eastern North Carolina. Regardless of party, we must be unified in our efforts to make sure our region does not get left behind.

I believe there is tremendous opportunity, particularly in the medical field, for Greenville and Pitt County as North Carolina continues to grow and attract more residents.

I want to make sure East Carolina University and the Brody School of Medicine remain leaders in attracting top-tier medical students and professionals. This is critical to our region.

We need to continue to grow the long-standing partnership between Vidant and ECUs Brody School of Medicine, which is vitally important to providing quality health care for the people of eastern North Carolina.

I also want to focus on finding solutions that support rural economic development, help our agricultural communities, expand access to quality healthcare and improve education.

These issues are vital to our communities in eastern North Carolina.

While there will always be areas of disagreement, we need to make sure the people of this great state and their well-being are prioritized above political games and personal agendas.

Going forward, please know my office is always open. I want to hear from you and I welcome the opportunity to help the citizens of House District 9.

Dr. Perrin Jones is the representative for House District 9 in the North Carolina General Assembly. He was selected to replace newly elected-Congressman Greg Murphy. Dr. Jones is an anesthesiologist in Greenville.

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Jones: Ready to work, learn and help - Greenville Daily Reflector