The Daily Advance, Wilson challenges McCord for at-large seat in Currituck

Claywood is retired. He previously worked for the Currituck County Public Works Department. 

NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS , 11/08/2022 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - CURRITUCK 

Ballotpedia, Claywood Wilson Jr. 

Claywood Wilson Jr. ran for Currituck County Commissioner in 2022, but did not win. 

Highlighted plans during his 2022 campaign to advocate for hosting town halls county-wide and holding some commissioner board meetings on Saturdays to provide more flexibility so more county residents can attend.

Believes "commissioners need to be more transparent and open with citizens, adding that... some county issues are decided out of sight of the public."

- Highlighted plans during his 2022 campaign to advocate for hosting town halls county-wide and holding some commissioner board meetings on Saturdays to provide more flexibility so more county residents can attend.
- Believes "commissioners need to be more transparent and open with citizens, adding that... some county issues are decided out of sight of the public."

Public Services

During his 2022 campaign, planned to prioritize trying to attract businesses to the county to prevent local youth from needing to leave for work in the future.

Wants to increase public participation in government, saying "It’s the people’s money, let the people decide how it is spent...Before making a decision ask the public first. A lot of people don’t know what is going on and not everybody has internet."

- During his 2022 campaign, planned to prioritize trying to attract businesses to the county to prevent local youth from needing to leave for work in the future.
- Wants to increase public participation in government, saying "It’s the people’s money, let the people decide how it is spent...Before making a decision ask the public first. A lot of people don’t know what is going on and not everybody has internet."

Economy

As of June 12, 2025, Claywood Wilson, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Planned efforts to attract a hospital to Currituck County during his 2022 campaign, saying, "Elizabeth City, Dare County have hospitals why not us? It could save a lot of lives and it would attract other businesses to the county.”

- Planned efforts to attract a hospital to Currituck County during his 2022 campaign, saying, "Elizabeth City, Dare County have hospitals why not us? It could save a lot of lives and it would attract other businesses to the county.”

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Claywood Wilson, Jr.

Paul was raised in Currituck County, and graduated from Currituck County High School. He resides in Waterlily with his wife Sharon and their 3 daughters.

Paul is employed as a commercial property and liability agent at Towne Insurance, an affiliate of TowneBank. He has served on various boards related to economic development, tourism, education, and community services.

Paul O'Neal is currently a Currituck County Commissioner. He previously served from 1994 to 2006 and from 2008 to 2016.

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As Commissioner, supported numerous community projects including schools, libraries, parks, and recreational facilities. Plans to promote local business through the Buy Local Campaign.

As county commissioner, supported numerous community projects including schools, libraries, parks, and recreational facilities, and plans to promote local business through the Buy Local Campaign.

Supports creating recreational opportunities, including the YMCA and a planned park for Moyock.

- As county commissioner, supported numerous community projects including schools, libraries, parks, and recreational facilities, and plans to promote local business through the Buy Local Campaign.
- Supports creating recreational opportunities, including the YMCA and a planned park for Moyock.

Opposes tax increases and has a proven record of doing so.

Supports policies to advance Currituck's economy and seeks constituent input on economic issues.

As a County official, adopted a "pay as you go" policy for building projects, resulting in virtually no debt and recognition as one of the most financially sound counties in the state.

As a county commissioner, adopted a "pay as you go" policy for building projects, resulting in virtually no debt and recognition as one of the most financially sound counties in the state.

Supports economic development by completing infrastructure projects like the Moyock Wastewater System and Maple Commerce Park to help businesses locate or expand.

- Opposes tax increases and has a proven record of doing so.
- Supports policies to advance Currituck's economy and seeks constituent input on economic issues.
- As a county commissioner, adopted a "pay as you go" policy for building projects, resulting in virtually no debt and recognition as one of the most financially sound counties in the state.
- Supports economic development by completing infrastructure projects like the Moyock Wastewater System and Maple Commerce Park to help businesses locate or expand.

Believes in ensuring good facilities and adequate local funding for schools. Supports partnerships like the one with The College of the Albemarle to prepare children for jobs and attract companies with a skilled workforce.

Believes in ensuring good facilities and adequate local funding for schools, and supports partnerships like the one with The College of the Albemarle to prepare children for jobs and attract companies with a skilled workforce.

- Believes in ensuring good facilities and adequate local funding for schools, and supports partnerships like the one with The College of the Albemarle to prepare children for jobs and attract companies with a skilled workforce.

As of June 12, 2025, Paul O'Neal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a County official, re-wrote the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify processes, expedite approvals, and reduce bureaucracy. Believes this will preserve natural resources and advance Currituck's future.

As a county commissioner, re-wrote the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify processes, expedite approvals, and reduce bureaucracy, and believes this will preserve natural resources and advance Currituck's future.

- As a county commissioner, re-wrote the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify processes, expedite approvals, and reduce bureaucracy, and believes this will preserve natural resources and advance Currituck's future.

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Paul O'Neal

- 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.

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