A lifelong Dare County resident, David is deeply rooted in the community. He and his wife, Shannon, are known as good neighbors who care about the people and places that make District One special. David believes leadership starts with service—showing up, listening, and doing the work every day.

David Twiddy

David Twiddy is a lifelong Dare County resident. He is married to Shannon.

In the private sector, I have spent my career working in the local business environment, which has given me a direct understanding of the economic pressures and unique challenges our small business owners and working families face every day.

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David Twiddy has spent his career working in the local business environment.

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David has spent his career working in the local business environment.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Families in Dare County are feeling the pressure of rising costs. I will work to keep property taxes low, limit unnecessary government spending, and ensure county budgets are transparent and fiscally responsible. Affordability matters—especially for working families, seniors, and those on fixed incomes.

Making Dare County Better

Pledges to keep property taxes low, limit unnecessary spending, and maintain transparent, fiscally responsible county budgets.

- Pledges to keep property taxes low, limit unnecessary spending, and maintain transparent, fiscally responsible county budgets.

Economy

Trust is earned through transparency. I want to improve how the county communicates, particularly in unincorporated areas. This means utilizing better digital tools to keep folks updated in real-time, but also keeping it “old school”—hosting community listening sessions in Hatteras and Buxton so I can hear from you face-to-face. You shouldn’t have to drive an hour to Manteo to know what’s happening in your backyard.

Questions for the Candidates: David Twiddy, candidate for Dare County Board of Commissioners, District 1

Dare County is home to many veterans, including those moving here to retire or start a new chapter. I will work to:

Establish a dedicated Veterans Center in Dare County
Create or fund a full-time veterans services coordinator to help veterans navigate benefits, healthcare, housing, and employment
Our veterans deserve more than gratitude—they deserve real support.

Parks and recreation are essential to quality of life for residents and families. I will support investments in our parks, recreation facilities, and community spaces so they remain safe, accessible, and well-maintained for all ages.

As County Commissioner, I can:

Advocate for responsible, sustainable school funding
Ensure capital projects and facilities planning are handled thoughtfully
Strengthen communication and cooperation between the County and School Board
Bring firsthand knowledge of school needs to county-level decision-making

This role allows me to support schools from a broader perspective—one that impacts budgets, planning, and taxpayer priorities.

Leaving the School Board

Wants to improve county communication through digital updates and listening sessions in Hatteras and Buxton.

Pledges to establish a dedicated veterans center and create or fund a full-time veterans services coordinator.

Supports investments in parks, recreation facilities, and community spaces to keep them safe, accessible, and well maintained.

Plans to advocate for sustainable school funding, thoughtful facilities planning, and stronger cooperation between the county and school board.

- Wants to improve county communication through digital updates and listening sessions in Hatteras and Buxton.
- Pledges to establish a dedicated veterans center and create or fund a full-time veterans services coordinator.
- Supports investments in parks, recreation facilities, and community spaces to keep them safe, accessible, and well maintained.
- Plans to advocate for sustainable school funding, thoughtful facilities planning, and stronger cooperation between the county and school board.

Public Services

Strong families are the foundation of a strong community. I will advocate for policies that help families stay in Dare County, including smart growth, infrastructure that keeps pace with development, and services that support children, parents, and seniors alike.

David Twiddy
There are several critical issues facing the County and one is managing responsible growth while protecting our unique quality of life. We must ensure that infrastructure—particularly water, roads, and emergency services—keeps pace with development without placing an undue tax burden on our hardworking families. Preserving the character of Dare County requires a proactive approach to land use and a commitment to long-term planning.

We must prioritize “listening first” to the concerns of locals and ensure that development serves the community’s needs, not just the tourism industry’s demands.

Advocates for smart growth, infrastructure, and services intended to help families remain in Dare County.

Calls for proactive land-use planning to manage growth, preserve Dare County's character, and avoid undue tax burdens on families.

Calls for development decisions to prioritize local residents' concerns and community needs over tourism-industry demands.

- Advocates for smart growth, infrastructure, and services intended to help families remain in Dare County.
- Calls for proactive land-use planning to manage growth, preserve Dare County's character, and avoid undue tax burdens on families.
- Calls for development decisions to prioritize local residents' concerns and community needs over tourism-industry demands.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 2, 2026, David Twiddy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

There are several critical issues facing the County and one is managing responsible growth while protecting our unique quality of life. We must ensure that infrastructure—particularly water, roads, and emergency services—keeps pace with development without placing an undue tax burden on our hardworking families. Preserving the character of Dare County requires a proactive approach to land use and a commitment to long-term planning.

David Twiddy
While tourism is the lifeblood of our economy, the balance has become increasingly strained. Our residents deserve to enjoy the same quality of life that brings visitors here in the first place. This means ensuring that our infrastructure—roads, water, and emergency services—can handle the seasonal influx without degrading the daily lives of year-round families.

Calls for water, road, and emergency-service infrastructure to keep pace with development without undue tax burdens.

Calls for roads, water, and emergency services to accommodate seasonal tourism without degrading year-round residents' quality of life.

- Calls for water, road, and emergency-service infrastructure to keep pace with development without undue tax burdens.
- Calls for roads, water, and emergency services to accommodate seasonal tourism without degrading year-round residents' quality of life.

Transportation & Infrastructure

David Twiddy
This is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach involving local, state, and federal partners. Beach nourishment has proven to be an effective, albeit temporary, tool for protecting our infrastructure and economy. However, we must also be realistic about the forces of nature.

A viable long-term solution involves proactive planning and collaboration with the National Park Service to ensure that as we protect our shoreline, we are also protecting the taxpayers from the liabilities of collapsing structures. We need to pursue every available grant and partnership to fund these efforts without placing the entire burden on local residents.

Supports adding sand to beaches as a temporary tool to protect infrastructure and the local economy.

Calls for long-term shoreline planning with the National Park Service and external grants to limit local costs.

- Supports adding sand to beaches as a temporary tool to protect infrastructure and the local economy.
- Calls for long-term shoreline planning with the National Park Service and external grants to limit local costs.

Energy & the Environment

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- Pledges to establish a dedicated veterans center and create or fund a full-time veterans services coordinator.
- Supports investments in parks, recreation facilities, and community spaces to keep them safe, accessible, and well maintained.
- Plans to advocate for sustainable school funding, thoughtful facilities planning, and stronger cooperation between the county and school board.

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.