Aida is a long-time resident of Hatteras Island. She is married. Aida attended law school at the University of North Carolina.

Aida has over 36 years of experience practicing law. She has served on various boards, including church, professional, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Additionally, she has worked with the Wake and Dare County Boards of Elections.

Aida Havel's campaign for the Dare County Board of Commissioners is her first run for public office.

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

Public Services

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Supports reducing over-regulation of mullet fishing to protect local businesses and the future of commercial and recreational fishing in Dare County.

Opposes regulations that are "out of date, arbitrary, and not based on hard evidence." Plans to advocate for rules that preserve fishing traditions while addressing wildlife and environmental concerns.

Opposes regulations that are "out of date, arbitrary, and not based on hard evidence," and plans to advocate for rules that preserve fishing traditions while addressing wildlife and environmental concerns.

- Supports reducing over-regulation of mullet fishing to protect local businesses and the future of commercial and recreational fishing in Dare County.
- Opposes regulations that are "out of date, arbitrary, and not based on hard evidence," and plans to advocate for rules that preserve fishing traditions while addressing wildlife and environmental concerns.

Economy

Believes in addressing the pressing needs for infant/child care and teen mental health services.

- Believes in addressing the pressing needs for infant/child care and teen mental health services.

Education

Believes the Army Corps of Engineers' inaction on petroleum contamination poses a growing threat to public health, business, tourism, and the environment. Urges "immediate federal action" to address the expanding safety hazard.

Believes the Army Corps of Engineers' inaction on petroleum contamination poses a growing threat to public health, business, tourism, and the environment, and urges "immediate federal action" to address the expanding safety hazard.

- Believes the Army Corps of Engineers' inaction on petroleum contamination poses a growing threat to public health, business, tourism, and the environment, and urges "immediate federal action" to address the expanding safety hazard.

Public Safety

Believes Dare County must take decisive action on the housing crisis, exploring options like building on mainland Dare and Hatteras Island. Said, "We can do better" to prevent losing good people and quality of life.

Believes Dare County must take decisive action on the housing crisis, exploring options like building on mainland Dare and Hatteras Island, saying, "We can do better" to prevent losing good people and quality of life.

Believes housing issues are "not being adequately addressed" and urges collective action to improve the situation.

- Believes Dare County must take decisive action on the housing crisis, exploring options like building on mainland Dare and Hatteras Island, saying, "We can do better" to prevent losing good people and quality of life.
- Believes housing issues are "not being adequately addressed" and urges collective action to improve the situation.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Aida Havel

Aida Havel is a long-time resident of Dare County, specifically Hatteras Island, and has lived in Salvo. She attended law school at the University of North Carolina. While specific details about her family and church are not provided, she mentions feeling blessed to live and work in Dare County alongside her husband.

Aida Havel has over 36 years of experience practicing law, providing legal assistance to those in need. She has served on various boards, including church, professional, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Havel has also been involved in mediation and collaborative law, focusing on peaceful dispute resolution. Additionally, she has worked with the Wake and Dare County Boards of Elections.

Aida Havel is currently running for Dare County Commissioner from Hatteras Island. She has served on various boards, including church, professional, non-profit, and governmental entities. She has also served on the Wake and Dare County Boards of Elections. Specific details on the duration of her service in elected office or past election outcomes are not provided.

The candidate's website says, "· Heard about the great initiatives the Outer Banks Community Foundation is supporting through their philanthropy"

Attended a game night at the Hatteras Library, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and recreation.

The candidate's website says, "• Learned about the “Community Resiliency Model” from Susan Lee, an excellent facilitator, at the RWS Community Center"

Attended the annual economic summit to learn about trends in new business acquisition, retail, and hospitality for the Outer Banks.

Attended two Dare County Housing Task Force meetings and a Board of Commissioners’ meeting on housing issues.

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