2025 North Carolina General Election

Allen Oliver

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Allen Oliver earned a bachelor of arts in recreation and parks management from Appalachian State University. He and his wife, Mindy, moved to Kure Beach in 2014. He serves on the Kure Beach Parks Advisory Board and is the town’s representative on the WMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee.

Allen is a retired local government administrator. He worked at the City of Asheboro and the City of High Point, where he served as the parks and recreation director. He also held roles as interim assistant city manager for High Point and interim town manager for the Town of Biscoe. Earlier in his career, he was a center director for Rowan County Parks and served as an athletic director for the Town of Mooresville.

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Allen is currently the mayor of Kure Beach. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served on the Kure Beach Town Council from 2017 to 2023. 

Believes Kure Beach has strong financial stability, with a solid fund balance and relatively low tax rates for residents.

Economy

Plans to replace and upgrade aging water and sewer infrastructure.

Public Services

Plans to replace and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes overdevelopment, deepening of the navigational channel of the Cape Fear River and continued contamination of PFAS will eventually compromise the water supply from the Castle Hayne Aquifer.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 4, 2025, Allen Oliver did not have a website or any information online.

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.