The Daily News, Former board chair, two incumbents, Swansboro mayor victorious in Onslow commissioner primary

Tony is a lifelong resident of Onslow County. He is a father and a grandfather.

Tony has previously worked as the head of Onslow County's Vehicle Maintenance and Environmental Services Division. 

Tony Padgett previously served 2 terms as Onslow County Commissioner from 1992 to 2000. He was also chairman of the board for 4 years.

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Believes in involving the public and being transparent in local county governance. Supports creating a citizen study group to help residents understand the county budget and government operations.

Supports creating a citizen study group to help residents understand the county operations and allow for transparent communication.

- Supports creating a citizen study group to help residents understand the county operations and allow for transparent communication.

Public Services

Supports collaborating with officials to create job opportunities, attract new businesses, and connect education with local economic needs.

Plans to collaborate with other elected officials to create job opportunities and attract new businesses.

- Plans to collaborate with other elected officials to create job opportunities and attract new businesses.

Economy

Believes in ensuring school safety and providing diverse learning, job training, and mentorship programs to support all young people. Aims to create an inclusive community where everyone receives the support needed to succeed.

Wants to ensure school safety and provide diverse learning, job training, and mentorship programs to support all young people. 

Said, "It's essential to connect education with what our local economy needs. We want high school graduates to have chances to work and help our county's economy grow."

- Wants to ensure school safety and provide diverse learning, job training, and mentorship programs to support all young people. 
- Said, "It's essential to connect education with what our local economy needs. We want high school graduates to have chances to work and help our county's economy grow."

Education

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

Public Safety

Supports developing affordable housing to improve quality of life and address homelessness, believing it creates a safer and stronger community.

Believes in managing county finances wisely to keep property taxes low while ensuring essential services are funded. Plans to prioritize spending to balance financial stability and community needs.

Plans on managing county finances wisely to keep property taxes low while ensuring essential services are funded. 

The candidate's website says, "Balancing progress and preservation is crucial for Onslow County's prosperity. While growth is positive, unchecked expansion can challenge unprepared communities. The county must commit to supporting growth without compromising its agricultural heritage and strong neighborhoods. To ensure responsible growth, allocate new taxes strategically to address challenges like reinforcing essential services, safeguarding the environment, and ensuring quality education. This proactive approach preserves the county's character, fosters resilient communities, and aligns with residents' needs, making progress beneficial for all."

Wants Onslow to grow responsibly by maintaining balance between development and preservation.

- Supports developing affordable housing to improve quality of life and address homelessness, believing it creates a safer and stronger community.
- Plans on managing county finances wisely to keep property taxes low while ensuring essential services are funded. 
- Wants Onslow to grow responsibly by maintaining balance between development and preservation.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Tony Padgett

As of July 8, 2024, Tony Padgett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tony Padgett has served as the head of Onslow County's Vehicle Maintenance and Environmental Services Division. He has also held the positions of Onslow County Commissioner and Board Chairman.

Tony Padgett has served as an Onslow County Commissioner and has also held the position of Board Chairman. His political experience includes running for Onslow County Commissioner in the Republican Primary.

The candidate's website says, "As the head of the Onslow County Vehicle Maintenance and Environmental Services Division, Tony was crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the county's extensive fleet, consisting of over 500 vehicles and service equipment. His leadership was not limited to vehicle maintenance; he also supervised the Onslow County Mosquito Control and Environmental Services Division, demonstrating his diverse skill set in managing essential county services."

- 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.