Island Free Press, Questions for the Candidates: Dare Commissioner District 1 – Bea Basnight, Michael Burrus

Ballotpedia, Mike Burrus (Dare County Board of Commissioners At-Large, North Carolina, candidate 2022)

Mike is a lifelong resident of Dare County. He obtained his master's degree in business administration from Mount Olive University. 

Mike has work in flooring sales and installation for over 20 years. 

Mike Burrus previously ran for the Dare County Board of Commissioners in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 14, 2024, Mike Burrus did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Believes in using the opinions of those working in certain industries to make improvements.

- Believes in using the opinions of those working in certain industries to make improvements.

Economy

Education

Public Safety

Believes in the use of multiple housing companies to solve the local housing crisis.

Believes in zoning adjustments to accomodate for growth.

- Believes in the use of multiple housing companies to solve the local housing crisis.
- Believes in zoning adjustments to accomodate for growth.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Mike Burrus

Island Free Press

Mike Burrus is a lifelong resident of Dare County. He obtained his MBA from Mount Olive University. 

Mike Burrus has work in flooring sales and installation for over 20 years. 

As of July 3, 2024, Mike Burrus did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 14, 2024, Mike Burrus did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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