(PINE LEVEL, NC ) Johnston County Commission Chairman Tony Braswell today announced that he will be a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives in the 28th District. The incumbent, J.H. Langdon, is retiring.

“I am a candidate for NC House Seat 28 because it’s time for government to stop over-regulating the people of North Carolina and stifling our economic growth,” said Braswell. “But first, I would like to thank Representative Langdon for his more than a decade of pubic service to the people of the 28th district. He has worked hard for the working families of Johnston County and I hope to continue his good works.”

Braswell is a Johnston County Commissioner and former Mayor of Pine Level. He also serves as the Chairman of the NC Veterans Affairs Commission and is a member of the NC Child Fatality Commission. Braswell retired after 22 years  in the Agri-Insurance industry.  He and his wife were owners of several florist in Johnston County, before retiring in 2009.  He is currently managing partner of Legends Real Estate, a property management firm.

“I will be ready to lead on Day One in the NC House due to my previous experience in elected office,” said Braswell. “But more importantly, I’m a businessman who has worked for more than 22 years in the Agri-Insurance business. I know first-hand that the agriculture economy plays a hugely important role in the economy of Johnston County. And just as importantly, as a small business owner I am well-aware of the burden of government overregulation and how this overregulation impedes greater job creation. It has been my honor to serve Johnston County constituents and I hope to be able to continue this pubic service.