2025 North Carolina General Election

David Hunt

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Walter Ley

Centennial Under 40 Impact Awards – NLC 100

David is currently a member of the Ahoskie Town Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his second term. He is the chairman of the Hertford County Planning & Zoning Commission, the Hertford County Economic Development Board, the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ Legislative Policy Committee, and NLC’s Small Cities Council.

As mayor, supported the creation of a downtown social district to encourage economic development.

Supports working with the Hertford County Economic Development board of directors to attract new industries to the area.

Economy

Supports building relationships with community organizations to promote growth, safety, and youth activities.

Public Services

Supports funding for the Fa\u00e7ade Grant Program, which provides grants for businesses along Main Street to make repairs and renovations.

Housing & Urban Development

As a town commissioner, lowered the late fee for water bills from $65 to $20 if paid before the 25th of each month.

Public Safety

Supports NCDOT's investment of $16.4 million in Ahoskie for a new roundabout and railroad bridge, including sidewalks.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Education

- 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. 

Part of the governing body of your town. 