Release: NC Superintendent Mo Green, State Board of Education leadership add voices to Constitutional amendment opposition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 26, 2026
Contact: NC By the People Committee
info@ncvoteagainst.org, (919) 213-0518
RALEIGH — With Election Day just over a week away, opposition to three proposed constitutional amendments on North Carolina's November ballot continues to grow. From school boards and local governments to labor unions, community organizations, and statewide education leaders, North Carolinians are speaking out about the potential consequences for public schools, essential services, and voting rights.
Among the latest voices are North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green, as well as State Board of Education Chair Eric Davis and Vice Chair Alan Duncan, who issued a joint statement Oct. 21 opposing the two proposed tax amendments.
The three education leaders warned that the amendments would further restrict state and local governments' ability to adequately fund public education at a time when North Carolina already ranks near the bottom nationally in per-pupil school funding.
“Although we can appreciate a desire to limit tax burdens on North Carolinians, the proposed constitutional amendments related to the state income taxes and local property taxes are not the way to do it,” the leaders said in their joint statement.
Their statement joins a growing collection of public opposition available on the NC Vote Against Opposition Wall, which brings together statements from PTAs, organizations, local officials, school boards, and community leaders across the state. The collection continues to be updated as more North Carolinians raise concerns about one or more amendments.
“These concerns are coming from people who know their communities and understand what is at stake,” said Christina Cole, NCAE President and member of the NC By The People Committee. “School leaders know what it takes to keep classrooms staffed. County officials know what it costs to maintain emergency services and repair roads. Community organizations know the barriers people already face when trying to make their voices heard. Their message is clear: These amendments could do lasting harm to the communities we call home.”
The three amendments on the ballot would:
Limit state income taxes: Permanently lower the maximum state income tax rate allowed under the Constitution to 3.5%, restricting future lawmakers' ability to raise revenue from wealthy individuals and profitable corporations to fund public services.
Restrict local property tax revenue: Require state lawmakers to limit growth in property tax collections by counties and municipalities, potentially making it harder to fund public schools, emergency services, infrastructure, and other local needs.
Expand constitutional voter ID requirements: Extend the constitutional photo ID requirement language to include all methods of voting, including absentee voting by mail, creating additional barriers for voters who already face challenges accessing identification.
The proposed changes would have different effects on communities across North Carolina, but all three raise questions about the state's ability to meet residents' needs and ensure their voices are heard.
“North Carolinians want affordable housing, good schools, safe communities, and a government that listens to them,” said Kyle Brazile, Deputy Director at Democracy NC and member of the NC By The People Committee. “Instead of addressing those needs, these amendments would tie the hands of future state and local leaders and make it harder for people to have a say in decisions that shape their lives. Our Constitution should protect our communities, not limit their future.”
NC By the People encourages voters to review the growing list of opposition statements, learn about the proposed amendments, and make a plan to vote.
The Opposition Wall is available at NCVoteAgainst.org/opposition.