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.

Public Services

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.

Economy

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.

Education

As of June 14, 2024, Paul O'Neal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

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.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Paul O'Neal

Paul O'Neal was raised in Currituck County, where he graduated from Currituck County High School in 1981. He resides in Waterlily with his wife Sharon and their three daughters, Paige, Rachel, and Emily. While the specific church they attend is not mentioned, it is noted that his parents were active in their church and local organizations.

Paul O'Neal is employed as a commercial property and liability agent at Towne Insurance, an affiliate of TowneBank. His professional background also includes serving on various boards related to economic development, tourism, education, and community services.

Paul O'Neal has served as a Commissioner from 1994 to 2006 and from 2008 to the present. He currently serves on the boards of Tourism, Economic Development, The College of the Albemarle, YMCA of Southampton Roads, and Historic Jarvisburg Colored School. He has previously served on various other boards including the Senior Center Advisory, Albemarle Hospital, Albemarle Commission, Corolla Wild Horse Fund, The Whalehead Preservation Trust, Albemarle Regional Solid Waste, Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development Commission, and The First Flight Centennial Celebration.

- 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.