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Mike grew up in Yonkers, NY, and earned a degree in accounting from Fordham University. He has 3 sons and 2 grandchildren with his wife, Leighann.

Mike worked as the president of The Foundation of Brunswick Community College. Previously, he has owned a Carvel Ice Cream franchise and co-founded Anchor Pest Control in New Jersey. His early career also included touring with a rock & roll band.

Mike Forte is currently a Brunswick County Commissioner. He was elected in 2014 and is serving his first term. He is in his third year as the vice chairman. Mike also served on the Boiling Spring Lakes City Council. He was elected in 2010 and served 1 term. He chairs the Cape Fear Council of Governments.

Has supported building of "new parks in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach."

- Has supported building of "new parks in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach."

Public Services

Intends to be "fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar" and touts 5th lowest tax rate in North Carolina.

- Intends to be "fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar" and touts 5th lowest tax rate in North Carolina.

Economy

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Believes every child should have access to quality education. Supports providing scholarship funding for needy students at Brunswick Community College.

 Supports providing scholarship funding for needy students at Brunswick Community College.

Implemented Brunswick Guarantee, which ensures every Brunswick County student can attend Brunswick Community College for free.

-  Supports providing scholarship funding for needy students at Brunswick Community College.
- Implemented Brunswick Guarantee, which ensures every Brunswick County student can attend Brunswick Community College for free.

Education

As of June 14, 2024, Mike Forte’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Oversaw development of three new senior centers in Supply, Leland, and Calabash.

- Oversaw development of three new senior centers in Supply, Leland, and Calabash.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investment and development in Oak Island Jetport.

- Supports investment and development in Oak Island Jetport.

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Mike Forte

Mike Forte grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., and attended Fordham University with a major in accounting. He is the father of three sons and has two grandchildren with his wife, Leighann.

Mike Forte is in his third year as vice chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners and has served on the Boiling Spring Lakes City Council for 4 years. He represents Brunswick County on several boards and committees, including as chair of the Cape Fear Council of Governments, member of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee, and alternate on the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization board. Additionally, he serves as a District Director on the N.C. Association of County Commissioners' Board of Directors and is a member of the NCACC Education Steering Committee.

Candidate website says he has supported building of "new parks in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach."

- Candidate website says he has supported building of "new parks in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach."

Said he intends to be "fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar" and touts 5th lowest tax rate in North Carolina.

- Said he intends to be "fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar" and touts 5th lowest tax rate in North Carolina.

Mike Forte grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., and attended Fordham University with a major in accounting. He is the father of three sons and has two grandchildren, whom he adores with his wife Leighann. After retiring at 49, he moved to Brunswick County, N.C. There is no information provided about the church he attends.

Mike Forte is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners and holds various positions on regional boards and committees, including Chair of the Cape Fear Council of Governments and member of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee. He has past experience as a board member of the Brunswick Community College Foundation and currently serves on the board of Brunswick Business & Industry Development. Previously, he owned a Carvel Ice Cream franchise and co-founded Anchor Pest Control, growing it into a large independent company in New Jersey. His early career also included touring with a rock & roll band.

Mike Forte is in his third year as Vice Chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners and has served on the Boiling Spring Lakes City Council for 4 years. He represents Brunswick County on several boards and committees, including Chair of the Cape Fear Council of Governments, member of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee, and alternate on the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization board. Additionally, he serves as a District Director on the N.C. Association of County Commissioners' Board of Directors and is a member of the NCACC Education Steering Committee.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.