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Brett has lived in the Town of River Bend for 20 years. 

As of August 4, 2024, Brett Beddow did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Said "My initial goals on Town Council would be to continue the work being done on the water treatment infrastructure and waste water sewer systems."

- Said "My initial goals on Town Council would be to continue the work being done on the water treatment infrastructure and waste water sewer systems."

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As of July 31, 2024, Brett Beddow did not have a website or any information online.

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Brett Beddow

As of August 4, 2024, Brett Beddow did not have a website or any information online.

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As of August 4, 2024, Brian M. Leonard did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Brian M Leonard currently serves as a member of the River Bend Town Council. He was elected to this position in 2019 and is serving his first term. 

As of July 31, 2024, Brian M. Leonard did not have a website or any information online.

Brian M. Leonard

As of August 4, 2024, Brian M. Leonard did not have a website or any information online.

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Donna has lived in River Bend since 2019. She is married to David, and they have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

Donna is currently a registered nurse working part-time in the Emergency Department at Carolina East Medical Center. Before becoming a nurse in 2011, she worked in various industries including technology, construction, nursing homes, and convenience stores.

Donna B. Rossran for town council in 2022, but did not win.

As of July 31, 2024, Donna B. Ross’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports lowering the tax rate to maintain current revenue levels, believing this will result in only a slight increase for most residents.

Supports lowering the property tax rate to maintain current revenue levels.

Believes some tax increases are unavoidable but should be kept minimal.

Supports attracting new members to advisory boards and plans to implement a recruitment strategy, requiring current members to re-apply after 2 years and giving preferential consideration to new applicants. Supports term limits for chairpersons to encourage leadership roles among newer members.

- Supports lowering the property tax rate to maintain current revenue levels.
- Believes some tax increases are unavoidable but should be kept minimal.
- Supports attracting new members to advisory boards and plans to implement a recruitment strategy, requiring current members to re-apply after 2 years and giving preferential consideration to new applicants. Supports term limits for chairpersons to encourage leadership roles among newer members.

Supports building a new water treatment plant, saying "Building a new water treatment plant should be a priority for the council."

Supports building a new water treatment plant.

Believes a road through the NW quadrant is necessary for evacuation and plans to develop that land to create the route.

Supports building a road through the NW quadrant as an evacuation route. 

- Supports building a new water treatment plant.
- Supports building a road through the NW quadrant as an evacuation route. 

Supports re-zoning with conditions to ensure adequate infrastructure and community features like parking, walking trails, and bike lanes.

- Supports re-zoning with conditions to ensure adequate infrastructure and community features like parking, walking trails, and bike lanes.

Donna B. Ross

Donna has lived in River Bend since 2019. She is married to David, and they have three children and eight grandchildren.

Donna is currently a Registered Nurse working part-time in the Emergency Department at Carolina East Medical Center. Before becoming a nurse in 2011, she worked in various industries including technology, construction, nursing homes, and convenience stores.

Donna B. Ross lives in River Bend, North Carolina, and has lived there since February 2019. She was born in Michigan and has lived in various states, including Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and Virginia. She is married to David, and they have three children and eight grandchildren. Ross attended Stockbridge High School in Michigan, Wayne County Community College District in Detroit, and the University of Michigan-Flint.

Donna B. Ross is currently a Registered Nurse working part-time in the Emergency Department at Carolina East Medical Center. She has been a nurse since March 2011, and before that, she worked in accounting, handling payables, billing, receivables, and customer service in various industries including technology, construction, nursing homes, and convenience stores.

As of August 21, 2024, Donna B. Ross’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in contributing to community development through active participation in local organizations and initiatives.

Has served as a treasurer on several boards.

Believes in the importance of public service, highlighting her 12 years of experience as a registered nurse and part-time work in the Emergency Department.

Supports public services, including healthcare, and has experience as a Registered Nurse working in emergency medical services.

Serves as treasurer of the Eastern Tarheel chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association.

As treasurer, helped manage funds to enhance neighborhood quality of life.

Has served on the boards of various civic and non-profit organizations, including a food co-op and a local chapter of ESA International.

Served as a board member and treasurer of the New Center Condo Association in Detroit.

Believes community input is essential in a representative government.

Has served as a member and often as treasurer of several civic and non-profit boards.

Volunteers as a medic for the MS Bike Ride, a ghost guide for Ghost Walk, and a bell ringer for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

Believes in actively seeking information and clarification on public service issues, and engaging with local officials to address community concerns.

Believes candidates should have attended council meetings and served on town committees before seeking office.

Supports transparency in local governance and has followed community issues by viewing recorded council meetings and work sessions.

Believes in transparency and public engagement by recording council meetings and work sessions for residents to view online.

Believes in considering opposing views and seeking compromise to benefit the majority.

Believes in considering opposing views and favors compromise for the greater good.

Believes the cost of goods and services has increased significantly in recent years.

Believes in planning for the future and anticipating needs. Would consider a tax increase to maintain health and safety standards, but prefers to utilize grant money and other sources to avoid tax increases.

Spent some of my formative years in Georgia and North Carolina due to my father's military career.

Believes in making decisions that benefit the community and ensuring responsible economic development.

Supports adopting term limits for advisory board members and chairmen to encourage greater community involvement.

Believes in a leadership style that motivates and praises team members.

Believes leadership roles should rotate among board members after a predetermined time.

Believes the town will likely lower its tax rate after the evaluation is completed.

Supports adopting a tax rate that may decrease revenue and represent a tax decrease for some residents.

Supports adopting a tax rate that is revenue neutral and generates about as much tax revenue for the town.

Believes in providing factual information about economic issues without taking sides.

Supports securing funds for a new water treatment plant and plans to prioritize alternate funding sources if the grant application is denied.

Opposes the rezoning of 403 Old Pollocksville Road.

Believes there are complaints about the taste and quality of water in River Bend.

Supports improving drainage systems to mitigate flooding damage, and believes preserving life and reducing property damage from flooding should remain a priority.

Supports constructing a road through the NW quadrant to create an evacuation route.

Supports building a new water treatment plant to improve water quality.

Believes in the importance of community stability and resilience in housing.

Believes in providing factual information on housing issues, as demonstrated by researching and sharing data on rezoning.

Supports developing multi-family units with amenities like walking trails, bike lanes, parks, and green space.

Opposes re-zoning without provisional ordinances in place to maintain town control over development.

Believes that the zoning of residential areas should take into account the size of the lots and their proximity to water features.

Believes in justice and fairness in housing issues.

Believes the council should revise zoning ordinances to include provisions for provisional zoning.

Opposes the rezoning application of Ellis Development.

As a council member, researched the re-zoning request of 403 Old Pollocksville Road to address community concerns.

Believes re-zoning issues need to be addressed.

Opposes rezoning for multi-family developments.

Believes development of the NW quadrant is necessary and supports careful consideration of rezoning requests.

Believes the upcoming reevaluation of all Craven County property, the first since 2016, is necessary due to the significant increase in property values over the past six years.

As a council member, researched local ordinances and property records to address community concerns about potential zoning issues in River Bend.

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As of August 3, 2024, Kathy Noonan did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Kathy Noonan helped form the River Bend Community Action Group (RBCAG), a family focused non-profit. She is also head of Food and Beverage at River Bend Country Club. 

As of July 31, 2024, Kathy Noonan did not have a website or any information online.

Kathy Noonan

As of August 3, 2024, Kathy Noonan did not have a website or any information online.

Patrick is from Emmitsburg, Maryland. He attended National University. He currently lives in New Bern with his wife. 

Patrick currently works as a substitute teacher in Craven County. He served in the US Marine Corps. He also worked as an air traffic control systems technician and supervisor. 

Patrick O'Toole's campaign for member of the River Bend Town Council is his first run for public office. 

Believes the town holds qualities of"natural beauty, quiet charm, and safety." and plans to work to preserve and enhance such attributes.

Promises to listen to citizen concerns, uphold transparency, and make informed decisions that aim to benefit all citizens.

- Believes the town holds qualities of"natural beauty, quiet charm, and safety." and plans to work to preserve and enhance such attributes.
- Promises to listen to citizen concerns, uphold transparency, and make informed decisions that aim to benefit all citizens.

As of July 31, 2024, Patrick O'Toole did not have a website or any information online.

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Steve is married with children and grandchildren. He is Christian.

Steve has 37 years of experience working in federal civil service, including as an aircraft worker and branch manager. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Steve Bokor's campaign for town council is his first run for public office.

Supports term limits for the mayor, town councilmembers, and town board chairpersons.

- Supports term limits for the mayor, town councilmembers, and town board chairpersons.

As of July 31, 2024, Steve L. Bokor did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to "keep taxes low" and wants to ensure that the town remains debt-free.

Intends to make sure that the town has enough reserve funds in case of any emergencies.

- Plans to "keep taxes low" and wants to ensure that the town remains debt-free.
- Intends to make sure that the town has enough reserve funds in case of any emergencies.

Wants to improve storm drains and water quality.

Plans to re-pave roads and remove low hanging tree limbs along with other visual obstructions.

- Wants to improve storm drains and water quality.
- Plans to re-pave roads and remove low hanging tree limbs along with other visual obstructions.

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Steve L. Bokor

As of August 4, 2024, Steve L. Bokor did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

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