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Ralph has an Associates degree in Criminal Justice from Stanley Community College. He is Christian.

Ralph is the Chocowinity police chief. He used to be a public safety supervisor at Eastern Carolina University.

As of February 16, 2024, Ralph Whitehurst did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Reflector, Ralph Whitehurst: County Commisioner B Seat Q&A

Says, "I have been in public service all my adult life, starting at the age of 17. My experience is directly related to governmental operations and budgets, dealing with taxpayer money."

Agrees with the decision to establish a recreation department.

- Says, "I have been in public service all my adult life, starting at the age of 17. My experience is directly related to governmental operations and budgets, dealing with taxpayer money."
- Agrees with the decision to establish a recreation department.

Public Services

Says, "...we need to encourage growth in the areas of small businesses in District B ."

- Says, "...we need to encourage growth in the areas of small businesses in District B ."

Economy

Says he, "feel[s] that education needs to stay as a focal point and priority for the benefit of all the citizens of Pitt County, especially the youth... The youth of our community are our leaders of tomorrow, we need to invest in that."

- Says he, "feel[s] that education needs to stay as a focal point and priority for the benefit of all the citizens of Pitt County, especially the youth... The youth of our community are our leaders of tomorrow, we need to invest in that."

Education

As of January 31, 2024, Ralph Whitehurst did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Says, "There is a significant growth in District B with residential housing, which I feel that we need to encourage..."

- Says, "There is a significant growth in District B with residential housing, which I feel that we need to encourage..."

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Ralph Whitehurst

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