Taxpayers in New Hanover County (NHC) value their neighbors, the climate, and the community that has emerged over the past 50 years. But they are increasingly concerned about housing costs, pockets of violence, traffic snarls, the loss of green space, and the costs imposed by business as usual in local government.
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Their concerns are tied to the fact that NHC is increasingly space constrained. Development is encroaching onto CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act) conservation areas, and this needs to stop. Where development is still possible, higher densities must be balanced with greenspace to enhance the environment. Traffic impacts need to be considered and costs shifted to new users so legacy tax payers do not bear the costs of developers' profit.
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Meanwhile, the current members of the NHC Commission represent the tired old way of doing things. They have between them over 50 continuous years of service in local government. If taxpayers want to get better answers to today's problems, the NHC Board of Commissioners needs some fresh blood...

In support of liberty
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Bob ran for NC State Auditor in 2024, earning over 3% of the statewide vote as the independent choice.
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Bob is a skilled financial manager, accountant (CMA), entrepreneur, and former Peace Corps volunteer!
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Bob has a public service mindset and believes in a limited essential role for government.
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Bob believes in natural laws like bodily autonomy, civil liberties like freedom of association, and in the non-aggression principle.
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