Carolina Beach is a unique town, filled with a variety of people who have chosen to call this small Island town their home.  And it’s this diversity that makes us such a wonderfully colorful town.  Some moved here to get out of the rat race, others to join the rat race because of our convenient and affordable proximity to Wilmington; others simply because we have some of the most beautiful beaches, Sea Pine forests, wind swept dunes and waterways on the east coast.  Whatever the reason, it is my passionate desire to continue serving you and the citizens of Carolina Beach by building on our successes.

My platform is based on my ongoing commitment as both an elected official and a
community volunteer, and I believe strongly they are mutually important to our
community.  As Mayor, I am committed to insuring we continue the positive economic and community growth we have enjoyed in our town over the past four years; specifically continuing my focused efforts in economic and tourism development, improved infrastructure and services and maintaining our beaches and inlet. I would also like to continue to fulfill my original campaign pledges; maintain my involvement in important
County commissions and committees, including Ports, Waterways & Beaches and
the Tourism Development Authority and the Sewer Authority; continue my work to
establish a sustainable long term funding plan for our inlet and beach renourishment; work for a positive resolution of the NC Aquarium Pier and Town Park project; complete our transient boater mooring park; and complete a Beach Access Park for special needs residents and visitors. Finally, I want to explore important new community projects and work to build more Public-Private partnership opportunities to enhance our community.

My specific personal and volunteer interests include my continued leadership in
our business district and Boardwalk revitalization, harbor and waterway enhancements, Bike path and roadway improvements and improved visitor-based activities.  And both my public and private commitment to Carolina Beach demonstrates my passion for our community and has helped create more local jobs and added important revenues to our town.  I feel I have helped set a direction for this council which has been progressive with
numerous upgraded community infrastructure projects, including better roads, water and sewer, establishing community-wide bike paths, and insuring we remain focused on managing our growth while rebuilding Carolina Beach and Pleasure Island, as a nationally recognized destination. We have made significant gains over the last four years in rebuilding our Town’s image, both as a place to live and as a popular family destination. In order to maintain our visitors and the important revenues they contribute, we need to
continue the vision that has driven our successes over the past four years.  Christmas by the Sea, Family Night, Thursday Night Music & Fireworks, Bingo, Island Day, Movies at the Lake, the Farmer’s Market, improved Lifeguard services, more revenues from Freeman Park and the numerous annual events we now host are all programs I have worked
diligently on since being elected, and as a community volunteer.  As a direct result of
these programs, we have seen a significant increase in room occupancy, business
growth, and extended stay visitation, as well as, positive regional and national press coverage. My ultimate personal and public goal is to improve our resident’s quality of life and enhance our reputation as a family destination.

I hope I can count on your Vote this November, and if you believe that our town
and local government services are improving and that the direction we are currently headed in is the right one to maintain our quality of life, then I believe I am the best mayoral candidate to continue building on these successes.