Background
Meredith was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and moved to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he served in the 307th Engineer Battalion of the 82 Airborne Division.
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Wesley Meredith
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After his service in the military, Wesley Meredith chose to stay in Fayetteville and make North Carolina his home.
Career
The 19th district is made up of Cumberland County. He put his years of experience doing the neighbors’ lawns to the test, and officially opened his own business, Cardinal Landscaping. With a red pick up truck and some basic lawn equipment, that business has grown into what it is today.
Prior to becoming a state senator in 2011, Meredith served on the Fayetteville City Council for three terms spanning from 2005 to 2010.
From 2007 to 2009, Meredith held the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. Meredith is on the following Senate standing committees: Appropriations on Department of Transportation, Commerce (co-chair), Workforce and Economic Development, Insurance (co-chair), Transportation and Rules and Operations of the Senate.
Achievements
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In October 2014, Senator Meredith was named "Legislator of the Year" by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association for his "vocal support of clean energy policies" and his support for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Portfolio Standard, a program which requires the state"s electrical power producers to utilize renewable sources for a proportion of their electricity generation, as well as the Renewable Energy Investment Tax Crown Additionally, Meredith was recognized through the honor for his work with Fort Bragg to help take advantage of the renewable energy that the is produced at the base. In September 2014, Meredith was recognized by the North Carolina State Firemen"s Association for his efforts "maintaining necessary provisions for the State's fire service and firefighters". Additionally, he was praised by the association for support for firemen during a legislative study of services that provide benefits for firemen and fire departments in North Carolina. Meredith was presented with a plaque labeling him a "Friend of the Fire Service". In January 2014, Meredith was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Green Industry Council (GIC), an organization that represents more than 2500 landscaping and nursery small businesses. The award was given for what the Council described as Meredith continuing to be "diligent, thoughtful and sincere in advocating for, protecting and promoting small businesses in our state".
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