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Above: Lisa, Kristen, Hailey and Addison -
My wife, daughter and grandchildren at First Baptist Church |
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Above: Jessie at the Vietnam Memorial
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Dr. Mumpower served for two terms as a councilman and vice-mayor in Asheville, North Carolina. In his hometown, which is arguably the most liberal city on the east coast, he was a persisting voice of reason and governmental restraint. In 2008 he was the Republican candidate for the NC-11 Congressional seat against Heath Shuler and attracted support from both sides of the political spectrum due to his emphasis on fairness and consistent principled service. He refused all PAC, party, and special interest money, used an all volunteer staff, and challenged his party to stand for its core principles or stand aside. In an Obama year where all Republican congressional challengers in NC lost, he received 36% of the vote in his 15 county district while the highest vote getter, with a 3 county district, received 37%. Dr. Mumpower is married and has two grown children and two grandchildren. He upholds a private psychology practice in Asheville and serves on various boards and commissions devoted to drug interventions, improving public housing, honoring veterans, and meeting the needs of children. Known for his candor and courage in refusing to step away from hard issues, Dr. Mumpower has most recently undertaken the challenges of serving as "The Candid Conservative" - a persisting voice for honest conservative thinking - a thorn in the side of unprincipled Republicans and Democrats alike...
Education Background
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1985
M.S.W. - Clinical Social Work, University of Georgia, 1976
M.A. - Counseling, Western Carolina University, 1975
B.A. - Psychology, St. Leo College, 1974
A.A. - General Studies, Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, 1973
H.S.D. - High School, Charles D. Owen High, 1970
Current and Past Professional & Voluntary Involvements
City Councilman ~ City of Asheville
Former Vice Mayor ~ City of Asheville
N.C. Mar. and Family Therapy Lic. Board ~ Member
United Services Credit Union ~ Chairman
First Baptist Church ~ Member
N.C. Social Work Licensure Board ~ Chairman
Asheville Civic Center Commission ~ Chairman
Asheville-Buncombe Drug Commission ~ Chairman
For Our Kids... Public Housing Initiative ~ Chair
Memorial Stadium Restoration Comm. ~ Chairman
Top-A-Stop Bus Shelter Program ~ Founder
John Locke Foundation ~ Member, Board of Directors
Military Service
USAF 1970-1973 ~ Vietnam 1971-1972
Credentials
N.C. Licensed Practicing Psychologist
N.C. Licensed Health Care Provider in Psychology
N.C. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (inactive)
N.C. Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
My 10 Guiding Public Service Principles
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Work harder than the other side.
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Reach for the deeper truths on all issues.
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Resist the temptation of transferring todays bills to our children.
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Support the "American Success Equation" - Liberty, Opportunity, & Responsibility.
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Never compromise on principles or essential issues.
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Resist the corruptive influences of politics and a slide toward big government and little people.
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Always listen and communicate - never pander.
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Focus on our interests versus special or selfish interests.
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Concentrate on providing strong service to those you represent - solve problems.
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Be careful with other people's money, liberty, life, and values...
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| Above: My wife, Lisa, and myself and the W.W. II Memorial |
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