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Cassidy is from El Paso, Texas. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin. She lives in Wilmington with her daughter. 

Cassid currently works as a software product manager at the N2 Company. She previously worked as an associate director of engineering and a senior manager in engineering at nCino and as a public school teacher. She also worked as an information technology manager and senior software developer at the University of Texas.

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Cassidy Santaguida's campaign for New Hanover County Commissioner is her first run for public office. 

Promises to safeguard the rights of all members of the community.

- Promises to safeguard the rights of all members of the community.

Public Services

Candidate website

Believes in a strategic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth. Supports workforce training programs that benefit both individuals and businesses.

Plans to establish a "strategic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving..."

Plans to uphold fiscal responsibility and foster sustainable growth county-wide.

Wants to attract and train a "talented workforce for our growing business community..."

- Plans to establish a "strategic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving..."
- Plans to uphold fiscal responsibility and foster sustainable growth county-wide.
- Wants to attract and train a "talented workforce for our growing business community..."

Economy

Believes every decision as County Commissioner will be influenced by the needs of children and families. Plans to collaborate with the NHC Board of Education to ensure quality education for every child.

Promises that every decision she makes in office will be "influenced by the needs of children and families in New Hanover County."

Promises to work with the County Board of Education and schools to guarantee all children receive a quality education.

- Promises that every decision she makes in office will be "influenced by the needs of children and families in New Hanover County."
- Promises to work with the County Board of Education and schools to guarantee all children receive a quality education.

Education

As of June 14, 2024, Cassidy Santaguida’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Wants to address housing and development with "thoughtfulness, inclusivity, and foresight."

- Wants to address housing and development with "thoughtfulness, inclusivity, and foresight."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to ensure readiness for hurricanes or floods.

- Wants to ensure readiness for hurricanes or floods.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Cassidy Santaguida

- 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

New Hanover

Taxes

Public Health

North Carolina

County Commissioner

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