Currently holds the office of New Hanover County Commission until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for New Hanover County Commission in 2026 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedCultural arts dollars create a significant return on investment to the taxpayers. And I believe that we can increase that return on investment. New Hanover County is a destination for people outside our area. It is our live theatre, concerts, films, museums, and historic architecture, along with the Cape Fear River and our beautiful beaches, that attract thousands of visitors and new residents every year. Investing in the arts and culture of our community is investing in our economic growth and in the future of New Hanover County. Learn more
I support a strong law enforcement effort—one that is both effective and efficient, and at the same time, held to accountability and transparency. I encourage communication and cooperation between city, county, and state law enforcement agencies with the primary objective being the safety and security of our community. Learn more
The safety and security of our County includes building a strong economic base with more jobs and a sound future. I run a business, and I understand the importance of a healthy business climate. I’m committed to finding innovative ways to encourage the responsible growth of clean industries and robust businesses that can help enhance the future for all of us. Learn more
Education is an issue I understand and care about. It’s the County Commission’s job to make sure funding is available. The jobs of the future will demand a well-educated workforce, and we need to prepare for that future. Learn more
I will be working to make sure that local and state funding is allocated to the programs that help ensure the best educational practices for all our children. This is an investment worth making; it’s about our children, our future. Learn more
Clean drinking water, clean air, and protection of our river, beach, and ocean, are a top priority in every citizen's daily life. I will continue to work tirelessly to make sure our County enacts and enforces protections to guarantee the high quality of life we all want and deserve. Learn more
I am opposed to allowing any pollutants in our waterways or adding any more pollution to the air we breathe, the air our children breathe. Safety and health must come first. I have great concern about pollution caused by any new or existing business that would impact our fragile environment or affect the health of our people. Learn more
We should be responsible for our own trash. Period. The citizens of New Hanover County have made wise investments over the years to create the infrastructure that we now have. The New Hanover County Commission needs to maintain control of this issue. Learn more
The taxpayers of New Hanover County understand that their taxes must be used to make our community safe, to maintain our infrastructure, and to invest in our collective future. However, they also understand that you can’t get something for nothing, that you can’t spend what you don’t have. As your commissioner, I promise that I’ll make sure we get what we pay for. Learn more
I will continue working to implement the 2016 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to help guide and encourage responsible development in our county. All players must be held to the same standards, so that everyone's rights are protected, and everyone can understand and anticipate how our county will manage growth, while protecting the quality of life we all love. Learn more
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