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Stephen is married and a father to 2 children. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church. 

Stephen has worked with the Trent Woods Police Department, the West of New Bern Fire Department, and the City of New Bern Public Utilities. 

Stephen Clayton previously ran for Trent Woods Town Commissioner in 2022, but did not win. 

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Supports maintaining parks and paths in town and ensuring the safety of all citizens.

Plans to add a canoe/kayak launch in town.

Promises to prioritize community service and the needs of all families as commissioner.

Promises to prioritize community service and the needs of families.

- Supports maintaining parks and paths.
- Plans to add a canoe/kayak launch in town.
- Promises to prioritize community service and the needs of families.

Public Services

Plans to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

Wants to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

- Wants to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

Economy

As of July 31, 2024, Stephen Clayton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports providing educational opportunities for citizens to learn about town functions.

- Supports providing educational opportunities for citizens to learn about town functions.

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to clean the drainage ditches in town.

Supports creating long-term plans for yearly street paving.

- Plans to clean drainage ditches in town.
- Supports creating long-term plans for yearly street paving.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Stephen Clayton

Stephen Clayton previously ran for Town Commissioner in 2022, but did not win. 

Supports increasing recreational opportunities for all.

Recognized as the 2024 Rotarian of the Year.

Aims to improve local parks by applying previous experience in Parks and Recreation.

Served on the Diocese of East Carolina Executive Council.

Believes in supporting public services, as evidenced by receiving the 2024 Dick Knox Distinguished Service Award for outstanding community service.

Served as a member of the Craven County TDA Sports Commission.

Believes in community engagement and support through local service, as demonstrated by membership in Christ Episcopal Church.

Believes in supporting local businesses and economic development.

Supports the Trent Woods Police Department.

Believes in supporting local fire departments to enhance public safety.

Believes in understanding the ownership of streets between developers and the town and ensuring developers transfer ownership of streets to the town after development is complete.

Supports the City of New Bern Public Utilities.

- Plans to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

Stephen Clayton is a member of Christ Episcopal Church. None.

Stephen Clayton has worked with the Trent Woods Police Department, the West of New Bern Fire Department, and the City of New Bern Public Utilities. He has also been involved in Parks and Recreation.

As of August 21, 2024, Stephen Clayton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 