Town of Vanceboro, Administration

Doodle is from Craven County and attended New Bern High School. He and his late wife, Nellie, have 1 child and 1 grandchild. 

Doodle is retired. He previously worked as a plumber. 

North Carolina State Board of Elections, 11/05/2019

Thad (Doodle) Jones currently serves as a Town Councilmember in Town of Vanceboro. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his first term. 

As of June 6, 2025, Thad (Doodle) Jones did not have a website or any information online.

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Thad (Doodle) Jones

As of August 5, 2024, Andrew Black did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Sun Journal, Candidate Profile - Andrew R. D. Black, Jr. (Vanceboro Alderman)

Andrew is retired from working at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Craven County, North Carolina. 

Ballotpedia, Andrew Black Jr. 

Andrew Black ran for Vanceboro Town Council in 2019, but did not win. 

Supports updating the water and sewer plant.

- Supports updating the water and sewer plant.
- Plans to pave more roads.

As of June 6, 2025, Andrew Black did not have a website or any information online.

Andrew Black

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Hud is from Vanceboro and attended West Craven High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University. He is married. 

He previously worked as a video coordinator for North Carolina State Athletics. 

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Hud Jordan's campaign for Vanceboro Town Council is his first run for public office. 

As of June 6, 2025, Hud Jordan did not have a website or any information online.

Hud Jordan

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Russell is from New Bern. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from East Carolina University. He is married to his wife, Julia, with whom he has 1 daughter. He is a member of the Vanceboro United Methodist Church. 

Russell owns and operates JRS Realty, LLC. He previously worked as a plant manager at P&G Manufacturing.

Russell Ipock currently serves as a member of the Vanceboro Town Council. He previously served as chairperson of the Vanceboro Planning and Zoning Board.

As of June 6, 2025, Russell Ipock did not have a website or any information online.

Russell Ipock

Stephen is from New Bern. He is married to his wife, Pamela, with whom he has 2 children and 1 grandchild. He currently lives in Vanceboro. He attends Vanceboro Christian Church. 

Stephen owns and operates a local store, The Appliance Shop.

Stephen Belrose currently serves as a member of the Vanceboro Town Council.

Said "Vanceboro has always been a safe, friendly and family oriented town...and I intend on keeping it that way."

- Said "Vanceboro has always been a safe, friendly and family oriented town...and I intend on keeping it that way."

As of June 6, 2025, Stephen Belrose did not have a website or any information online.

Stephen Belrose

Todd is from Norfolk, Virginia but attended Chocowinity High School in Chocowinity, North Carolina. He graduated from East Carolina University. Todd and his wife Beverly have two children. He is the pastor at Campbell’s Creek United Methodist Church in Aurora, NC.

Todd works for the Jordan Driving School of the Carolinas. Previously he worked as a teacher, coach, and the athletic director at West Craven High School. 

Sun Journal, Candidate Profile - Todd McMillen (Vanceboro Alderman)

Ballotpedia, Todd McMillen

Todd McMillen is currently serving as a Vanceboro Town Council member. He was appointed in 2018 and elected in 2019 and is serving his first full term. He was previously a member of the Vanceboro Planning and Zoning Board.

As of June 6, 2025, Todd McMillen did not have a website or any information online.

Todd McMillen

- 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. 