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Carteret County News-Times Municipal Election Guide 2019

The symbol (i) denotes an incumbent candidate. The symbol * signifies that portions of this candidate’s answers were trimmed for space. This guide was compiled by reporter Brad Rich.

We challenged candidates to take a position in 25 words or less:Is the size of the police depart-ment adequate with seven sworn officers?

Do you favor the town manager form of govern-ment or would you like to see a town administra-tor with commis-sioners in charge of departments?

Do you think the town would ben-efit from having a planning direc-tor?

What kind of business develop-ments would you most like to see in town?

Does the town do enough to protect its environment?

How would you like Cape Carteret to bet-ter prepare for its financial future?

What do you think the town c o m m i s s i o n should be dis-cussing?

What are your top three priori-ties if elected?

Cape Carteret Board of Commissioners (3 seats) candidates’ answersDon Miller

(i)*In my opinion,

and from my pre-vious experience as chief, seven is adequate, but the

absolute mini-mum to maintain 24/7 coverage for

the town.

We definitely need manager or administrator. I

believe we could be effective with either, which is why I supported putting this issue before the voters.

Our town is adequately staffed.

We might want to consider this

in the future, but don’t feel it’s something we

presently need or can afford.

I would like to see a couple more dine-in (not fast-food) restaurants. I would also like to see some type

of retirement/senior living com-

munity.

From sitting on the board and tak-ing part in discus-sions, I feel confi-dent every action is done with the

idea of being environmentally

friendly.

Board has approved putting money aside each year for disaster fund. We need

to ensure we are financially pre-pared to sustain the next natural

disaster.

A wastewater treatment facility. It’s expensive and

we need assis-tance. But without it we will always

be limited on businesses willing to come to town.

Maintenance and improvement of infrastructure. Ensuring we

maintain profes-sional police department, staffed with

officers who are properly trained and equipped.

Proper manage-ment of inevitable

growth.

Jim Nalitz * The current size of the department is adequate for our

town. It is well within the state average of 2.6

officers per 1,000 residents.

It would be a seri-ous mistake to

revert to the old form of town gov-

ernment, where individual com-

missioners created personal fiefdoms of “their” depart-

ments.

The town has a planning board, which is entirely sufficient for our

requirements.

Business develop-ment should be in keeping with the character of Cape Carteret. It should support a residen-tial community, not attempt to

become a mini-Jacksonville.

Our public works department does a superb job of maintaining the town’s natural environment.

Financial future of any town relies

on wise use of resources. We

must ensure every expenditure is necessary and

provides the best benefit for the

cost.

Commissioners must constantly monitor budget compliance and ensure expen-ditures are as

planned.

My priorities are transparency,

integrity and fiscal responsibility.

Patricia Ruddiman

The size of police department is not adequate.

Thankfully, we live in a relatively

safe town. But we need to start planning for the

future.

My preference is a mayor-council form utilizing a

town administra-tor to run things.

Town departments are supervised by the administrator, the council super-vises the adminis-

trator.

Not sure what a planning direc-tor is or I would answer. But I do know we can’t

afford any more personnel.

Business develop-ment is tough due

to septic issues and land. Would

love a movie theater or over age 55 housing.

Maybe a real car-wash.

As a whole, the town is environ-

mentally pro-active. Burning of debris and trash

is prohibited. We also promote

recycling.

Our financial future is depen-dent on making thoughtful fiscal

decisions. By being pennywise

and pound foolish, we end up spend-ing more money in the long run.

Necessary discus-sion includes the council actually hearing what the

townspeople have to say and show-ing respect. Trust needs to be rees-

tablished.

Vote yes on government ref-

erendum. Rebuild the disaster relief fund. Finish the trail and develop the areas in town with small parks

but no play-ground.

Jeff Waters * To effectively serve a population of approximately 2,100 people with 24-hour protec-tion, I feel the current staff of

seven officers is adequate.

There are bene-fits and challenges to each manage-ment style, but I will support the decision of Cape Carteret’s resi-

dents.

At this time, I feel these tasks

can be handled by our current staff. This can always be addressed at a

later time.

Want to ensure success of existing business base and

review options of future devel-opment once I

learn what town’s capacity for new business looks

like.

I feel the town is providing ade-quate resources and focus on

environmental protection with

recycling, debris removal and

scheduled trash pickup.

I would like to see Cape Carteret continue its efforts in seeking federal/state grant funding to strengthen our financial position.

I would like to see the town com-

mission discuss building rapport with the commu-nity, infrastructure and opportunities

to increase our financial posi-

tions.

Help improve trust between

residents and gov-ernment. Focus

on infrastructure. Seek opportunities to build the needed capital, outside of taxation, to center on development.