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4A THE NEWS-TIMES Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019
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I’m 74 years old and grew up in MHC. My wife and I have been married 51 years. I gradu-ated from UNC-CH with a BS in business administration.
I pursued additional train-ing from the UNC School of Government and have achieved recognition as a “mentor” to others. I am a member of the Advanced Leadership Corps. I have served on two legislative actions committees with the N.C. League of Municipalities. I’m an active member of the East Carolina Council of Government. I retired as a senior manager in the telecom-munication industry, USAR as a master sergeant and program manager for at risk youth.
I have a long history of civic duty as a Rotarian, former board member to Downtown MHC Inc., involved in juvenile justice matters, planning board member for 10 years and on the Reentry Council for adult offenders.
I have a demonstrated inter-est in the lifestyle of MHC and its economic growth.
I am experienced in man-agement, financials, possess good people skills and have a balanced approach to prob-lem resolving. I will be careful with our money yet responsive to the maintenance and growth needs of infrastructure. Please vote for me and continue my service to MHC!
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ TAYLOR*
Contact information: 2104 Evans St., Morehead City
Morehead City Town Council 2003-2011, Morehead City Board of Adjustment, Morehead City Planning Board, Carteret County Planning Board, Ekklesia Board, Soundview Rotary president, Morehead City Jaycee president,Salvation Army board, Morehead City Downtown Revitalization board, Saint Andrews Church ves-try, youth coach various sports.Owner, Acme Movers and Storage, Oakwood Homes (finance),Conner Homes ( finance), Owens Illinois (sales). Morehead City is where my wife and I have lived for 35 years, raised our four children and become part of the community. Over these years, I have come to know Morehead City and the community and believe I can use my years of experience and education to help make important decisions as a council member. I favor smart, intentional growth to pro-vide jobs and good opportunity. I feel that development should not be at the expense of our town’s unique character and natu-ral beauty. Future development needs to be carefully considered with thoughtful controls. We need sharp focus on infrastructure, affordable housing and long-term planning. We must actively attract excellent city employees and treat them fairly with competitive wages, benefits and opportunities for growth. I believe Morehead City is a wonderful place and our future is brighter than ever!
DAVID HORTON*
Contact information: 401 Maple Lane, Morehead City
Harvey Walker; BS busi-ness administration, Western Carolina University; USAF veteran; private and public sec-tor experience in the areas of: operations, strategic planning, labor relations, facilities man-agement, contract/procurement; member First Baptist Church of Morehead City; President Crystal Coast Republic Men’s Club; past chairman Board of Trustees of Elizabeth City State University; board mem-ber Carteret County Habitat for Humanity; board member Hope Mission of Morehead City; board member Carteret County Consolidated Human Services Department; past chairman Carteret County Department of Social Services Board; member Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention Carteret County Task Force; member Carteret County Department of Human Services Child Fatality Prevention Team. Currently in my second term serving the citizens of Morehead City. Will use this experience and commu-nity commitment to continue to make Morehead City a wonder-ful place to live. Asking for your vote so we can do it together. Vote for Harvey Walker for a better Morehead City.
HARVEY WALKER
Contact information: 1201 Avery St., Morehead City
I have been a Carteret County resident for more than 44 years. I have owned and operated two businesses and also served as the Keep America Beautiful director for the county for seven years. Additionally, I worked with the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce as program director for eight years, closely involved within the business commu-nity. I am presently serving my second term on the town council and feel pleased with our accomplishments over the past eight years, especially see-ing the completion of our new city office complex on Bridges Street in the near future. Other projects include the renovation of Shevans Park, completion of Katherine Davis Park and our five-year plan to improv-ing our city streets. I have a vision of the future growth and appearance of Morehead City and want to be “part of the pro-cess.” I am a resident of “The Promise Land.”
DIANE WARRENDER
Contact information: 1112 Shepard St., Morehead City
252-732-6972
I am Dennis Goodwin, raised at 2101 Bridges St., the son of Dennis & Bertha Goodwin, the husband of Peggy for 33 years and the owner of a spoiled Cocker Spaniel named Pumpkin. I live in Blair Farm, am 65 years of age and in great health. I have a bachelor of arts degree and a Master of Divinity degree. I have been a United Methodist pastor for 43 years. I also served in the Army, National Guard and Army Reserve as a chaplain, retiring as a colonel. I have been fortunate to serve the church and Army at high levels, overseeing 70 churches for five years, serving on N.C. general church levels administering 20 mil-lion dollar budgets and was chair of our board of pensions celebrat-ing full-funding of $61 million in pension and retiree benefits. I have served as president of a Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs, as well as served on committees at the state level. My only goal is to listen and serve the people of Morehead City. Past civic, school and church lead-ers shaped my development while growing up here and I hope that I can be remembered as fondly as I remember all of them. It is time for me to give back to the place that gave me so much. I want everyone to be heard and respected regard-less of ethnicity or social stature. My military and church experience have prepared me to continue to make a difference by serving oth-ers. I ask for your vote to serve you.
DENNIS GOODWIN
Contact information: 1904 Clubhouse Drive, Blair Farm,
Morehead City
Carteret County News-Times Municipal Election Guide 2019Morehead City Town Council (3 seats)
The symbol * signifies that portions of this candidate’s answers were trimmed for space. This guide compiled by reporter Elise Clouser.
Center at 275 Old Highway 58 in Cedar Point and Fort Benjamin Park Recreation Center at 100 McQueen Ave. in Newport.
The one-stop sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Friday Nov. 1. There will also be one Saturday early voting session, Oct. 26.
Registered voters do no need a photo identification to cast a ballot until 2020.
Friday, Interim Board of Elections Director Margot Burke said one-stop staff has been trained and the office is ready to execute the early voting period in Carteret County.
Ballots will vary by town, but voters who live with-in the corporate limits of Atlantic Beach, Beaufort,
Bogue, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Morehead City, Newport, Peletier and Pine Knoll Shores can come out and take part in local elec-tions.
A number of towns have contested races for commis-sion or council seats or for the mayor’s post.
It will be the first year Atlantic Beach voters go to polls in November with the county’s other munici-palities. Traditionally, town races in that Bogue Banks town have happened in October, but council action this year shifted the race to better align with other towns and trim costs. Each municipality bears the cost of its own elections.
During the one-stop early voting period, unregistered but eligible Carteret County residents can get registered and cast a ballot in one trip
to the polls. Voters already registered will be able to update their basic informa-tion, such as their physical address.
BOE Acting Chairman Jeanette Deese said Friday the panel, which recently accepted the resignation of its chair and interim depu-ty director, is ready for the coming elections.
“We’re prepared, we’re ready … I hope (turnout) will be good,” she told the News-Times.
Candidate packages with basic information on those seeking election will be featured in the News-Times in coming editions and online. Sunday’s edition includes the council races for Morehead City.
Contact Jackie Starkey at 252-726-7081, ext. 225; email [email protected]; or follow on Twitter @jackieccnt.
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BY DEAN-PAUL STEPHENS
NEWS-TIMES
BEAUFORT — Starting 11 a.m. Tuesday, the town of Beaufort will host a safety awareness event at the intersection of Turner and Front streets.
The event, part of the Watch for Me program, will teach participants about best practices when it comes to pedestrian safety, both in and outside of a motor vehicle.
“We all share the responsibility to make sure North Carolina roads are safe for everyone, including pedestrians and bicyclists,” reads an excerpt from the event’s press release. “Safe plac-es to walk and bike are important for support-
ing active, vibrant com-munities. The ‘Watch for Me NC’ program aims to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and deaths through a comprehensive, targeted approach of pub-lic education, community engagement, and high vis-ibility law enforcement.”
The town’s fire and police departments are collaborating for the event.
“The Beaufort Police Department will be con-ducting education aware-ness and enforcement actions while members of the Beaufort Fire Department and Beaufort Parks & Recreation dis-tribute information about bicycle and pedestrian safety,” reads the press release.
Beaufort resident Peter Crumley, an advocate for navigable cities for the sight-impaired, will also be contributing. Mr. Crumley will talk about his work making Beaufort more pedestrian friendly.
“(Mr.) Crumley, as a blind person who walks with a white cane and a leader dog, will lead the educational awareness about crosswalk aware-ness and the importance of white canes for the blind, sharing his first-hand knowledge,” the release reads.
Contact Dean-Paul Stephens at 252-726-7081, ext. 232; email D e a n @ t h e n e w s t i m e s .com; or follow on Twitter @DeanPEStephens.
Beaufort to tackle pedestrian safety