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Rose Whitehurst has lived in Elizabeth City for more than 20 years. She has a master's degree in business administration and volunteers for the SOULS Ministry Meal program.

Rose is a nurse with the Veterans Administration and the Vidant-Chowan Hospital. 

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Rose is a current member of the Elizabeth City City Council. She was first elected in 2022.  

As of July 31, 2025, Rose Marie (Whitehurst) Cartwright did not have a website or any information online.

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Whitehurst seeking open council seat in EC's 2nd Ward

Supports efforts to establish a homeless shelter in the city, believing "that population is going to grow."

Supports establishing a homeless shelter in the city, believing that the "population is going to grow."

- Supports establishing a homeless shelter in the city, believing that the "population is going to grow."

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Plans to prioritize improving the water and sewer system and roads if elected.

Plans to prioritize improving the water and sewer system and roads.

- Plans to prioritize improving the water and sewer system and roads.

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Carol Peterson studied business administration and management at Tidewater Community College. She has lived in Elizabeth City since 2013.

Carol is a the business manager at Navion Senior Living.

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Carol previously ran for City Council member for Elizabeth City's 2nd Ward in 2023 but did not win.

As of July 31, 2025, Carol Peterson did not have a website or any information online.

Candidate Profile: Carol Peterson (Elizabeth City City Council Ward 2)

Said, "We need to get tougher on crime. Criminals must be held accountable for their actions. Our youth need more resources to keep them off the streets."

- Said, "We need to get tougher on crime. Criminals must be held accountable for their actions. Our youth need more resources to keep them off the streets."

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Candidate Profile: Javis Gibbs (Elizabeth City Councilman, 2nd Ward)

Javis Gibbs is from Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Elizabeth City State University. He is married to Antionette Gibbs. They have five kids and four grandchildren. 

Javis is a longshoreman with ILA Local 1248 in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Javis is currently a councilman representing Elizabeth City Council, Ward 2. 

Believes wages should keep pace with inflation and support a livable wage.

Support a livable wage and adjustments for inflation.

- Support a livable wage and adjustments for inflation.

Believes in community engagement and transparency in government.

- Believes in community engagement and transparency in government.

As of July 31, 2025, Javis Gibbs did not have a website or any information online.

Aims to address public safety issues in Elizabeth City.

Believes the most important issue facing the community is gun violence committed by juveniles.

Supports investing in the youth to reduce gun violence. 

- Aims to address public safety issues in Elizabeth City.
- Supports investing in the youth to reduce gun violence. 

Plans to ensure that the city’s infrastructure meets the needs of its growing population.

- Plans to ensure that the city’s infrastructure meets the needs of its growing population.

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- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 