Serving Our Community

Rep. Howard Penny has worked much of his life in the Agriculture Industry from farming to sales and manufacturing while also helping businesses grow in a changing economy. Retail Management, Wholesale, and Manufacturing Management during his career. Currently the fourth generation operating our family farm. For thirty years serving on County Planning Boards, Tax Board of Equalization (representing the taxpayer), Board of Education, and County Commissioner as Vice Chairman and Chairman which gives and understanding of how the government is designed to serve both the citizens (taxpayers) and Business. 

 Rep. Penny is currently serving his second term in the NC House of Representatives. He was recently selected to serve as the chairman of the Local Government committee by the Speaker of the House, Tim Moore. 

Rep. Penny was also selected to serve on other committees, such as Agriculture, Appropriations, Appropriations General Government, Education- Community Colleges, and Environment.

Rep. Penny will serve as Co-Chair for the Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government through 2025.