Onslow County, Paul Buchanan

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Paul is from Newark, New Jersey. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Wesleyan University. Paul currently lives in Onslow County with his wife, June, with whom he has three daughters and eight grandchildren.  

Paul currently serves as the Director of Law Enforcement Training at Coastal Carolina Community College. He previously served as a supervisor for the Special Operations and the Evidence Divisions, and as a Commander for the SWAT Team and the Department Training Division at the Jacksonville Police Department. He also worked for the Onslow County Sheriff's Department, and served in the U.S. Marines. 

Paul Buchanan currently serves as an Onslow County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2005, and is serving his fifth term.  

Candidate profile: Paul Buchanan

Said during his 2020 campaign that transparency will remain a priority when serving county citizens.

Said, "Excellent customer service from Onslow County employees are a priority and required when serving the citizens."

- Said during his 2020 campaign that transparency will remain a priority when serving county citizens.
- Said, "Excellent customer service from Onslow County employees are a priority and required when serving the citizens."

Public Services

Plans to advocate and support local fishing and tourism by working with MCBCL, Senators, and Congressmen.

Believes taxes are a major issue, and wants to install initiatives that aim to avoid increasing taxes such as the "quarter-cent sales tax which has helped the county with roll-back to the citizens"

- Plans to advocate and support local fishing and tourism by working with MCBCL, Senators, and Congressmen.
- Believes taxes are a major issue, and wants to install initiatives that aim to avoid increasing taxes such as the "quarter-cent sales tax which has helped the county with roll-back to the citizens"

Economy

Believes in "the excellence in education, fiscal sustainability and in creating a more consistent long-range budget plan. "

- Believes in "the excellence in education, fiscal sustainability and in creating a more consistent long-range budget plan. "

Education

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

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Said during his 2020 campaign, the primary challenge in generating economic growth county wide is the "infrastructure, and specifically interstate highways and rails."

Oversaw the completion of several county projects, including "a new terminal and tower at Albert J. Ellis Airport..., the Onslow County Public Safety Memorial, Montford Point Marine Memorial, [and] the Vietnam Memorial..."

- Said during his 2020 campaign, the primary challenge in generating economic growth county wide is the "infrastructure, and specifically interstate highways and rails."
- Oversaw the completion of several county projects, including "a new terminal and tower at Albert J. Ellis Airport..., the Onslow County Public Safety Memorial, Montford Point Marine Memorial, [and] the Vietnam Memorial..."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Paul Buchanan

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

Said during his 2020 campaign, the primary challenge in generating economic growth county wide is the "infrastructure, and specifically interstate highways and rails.:

- Said during his 2020 campaign, the primary challenge in generating economic growth county wide is the "infrastructure, and specifically interstate highways and rails.:
- Oversaw the completion of several county projects, including "a new terminal and tower at Albert J. Ellis Airport..., the Onslow County Public Safety Memorial, Montford Point Marine Memorial, [and] the Vietnam Memorial..."

Paul is from Newark, New Jersey. He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Wesleyan University. Paul currently lives in Onslow County with his wife, June, with whom he has three daughters and eight grandchildren.  

Paul currently serves as the Director of Law Enforcement Training at Coastal Carolina Community College. He previously served as a Supervisor for the Special Operations and the Evidence Divisions, and as a Commander for the SWAT Team and the Department Training Division at the Jacksonville Police Department. He also worked for the Onslow County Sheriff's Department, and served in the U.S. Marines. 

Said that "Excellent customer service from Onslow County employees are a priority and required when serving the citizens."

- Said during his 2020 campaign that transparency will remain a priority when serving county citizens.
- Said that "Excellent customer service from Onslow County employees are a priority and required when serving the citizens."

Said he believes in "the excellence in education, fiscal sustainability and in creating a more consistent long-range budget plan. "

- Said he believes in "the excellence in education, fiscal sustainability and in creating a more consistent long-range budget plan. "

Said during his 2020 campaign, the primary challenge in generating economic growth county wide is the infrastructure, and specifically interstate highways and rails.

- Said during his 2020 campaign, the primary challenge in generating economic growth county wide is the infrastructure, and specifically interstate highways and rails.
- Oversaw the completion of several county projects, including "a new terminal and tower at Albert J. Ellis Airport..., the Onslow County Public Safety Memorial, Montford Point Marine Memorial, [and] the Vietnam Memorial..."

Paul Buchanan is the Onslow County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2005, and is serving his fifth term.  

- 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.