Personal:
Born and raised in Charlotte, one of six children of the late
Curtis and Agnes Blackwood.
His father was a small businessman in car parts and his
mother was a teacher in
Education:
Attended Mecklenburg Co. public schools
Graduated Gordon Military,
Professional:
Teacher
and principal 1965-1983
Small businessman – property owner and manager 1980 – present
Legislative Activities:
Elected to NC House District 73 in 2002, and NC House
District 68 in 2004 and 2006.
Present Legislative committees:
Vice Chair:
Education Subcommittee on Pre-school, Elementary and
Secondary Education
Member:
Commerce, Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Finance
Transportation
ALEX Legislative Committee
National Conference of State Legislators dealing with the
Environment
National Conference of State Legislators dealing with Transportation
House Interim Committee on Street Gang Prevention
Joint Select Committee on Workforce Needs, Co-chair
Blue Ribbon Commission on testing and Accountability
Joint Legislative Committee on School Funding Formulas
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
Political Memberships:
Union
Organizations:
Life member of Kiwanis International, Scottish Society of the
Waxhaws, Clan Douglas.
Contact information:
Home Address: 4620 Homestead Pl. Matthews, NC 28104
Home Phone: 704 846-6019
Home fax 704 846-7464
16 W. Jones St. Room 1317
919 733-2599 fax
Raleigh, NC 27601
Email: CurtisB@ncleg.net