Position/Philosophy Statement

Mailing Address

4924 PINE ST WILMINGTON, NC 28403

Campaign Phone
(910) 810-0004

Email address

info@rivenbarkforcitycouncil.com

Website

What experience and qualities do you feel you bring to this office? (700 characters max)

Being a Wilmington native, I have seen our great city go through many changes and much growth. I possess the history of our region; I know neighborhoods when they were just farmland; I know many families and the struggles and successes they have experienced. My experience as a small business owner provides me with the insight that many of our local business owners face. Knowing community members as well as I do gives me the ability to connect people to help support non-profits and various causes. My volunteering has taught me that every one of us can help our neighbors if we just get involved.

What do you think makes you the best candidate for this position? (300 characters max)

A life-long resident in New Hanover County, I have devoted my years of service, both professionally and personally, in the hopes of providing quality services which enhance the safety, livability, and prosperity of our community.

Identify your top three (3) issues that you wish to address during your tenure in office and rank them in order of priority. (750 characters max)

Reducing violent crime; handling a thriving region; creating a more pedestrian and bike friendly city and affordable housing. Comparing the data from the first six months of 2021, incidents where a firearm was used during that same period in 2020 has decreased by over 13%. But that’s still too many incidents. We need to do whatever is necessary to bring gun violence to an end, ensure that our schools are safe for learning and our neighborhoods are safe for raising families. Everyone deserves protection. Like other cities in America, we have seen much unrest. Now more than ever is a time to support our law enforcement and provide them with the necessary tools and training to protect us all.

What is the first thing you hope to accomplish in your office, if elected? (250 characters)

To continue the initiatives that we have put in place in reference to implementing our new Land Development Code, working with our County leaders to address the affordable and workforce housing issue and working with WPD with our new Gang Task Force.

You can edit your responses at any time by using the link that was provided in the invitation email. The candidate guide will be live on the internet by the time early voting starts in your county.

Chris Pilloton, VOTE411 Team