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Milton earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University. He has lived in Kinston for the past 20 years.

Milton works in the pharmaceutical industry. He is also a small business owner.

Milton's campaign for Kinston City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Milton Foster: Scientist and Business Owner Aims to Bring Practical Leadership to Kinston City Council

Said he would prioritize lowering taxes, creating incentive programs, and streamlining city processes to make Kinston more attractive to investors and employers.

Plans to attract investors to Kinston by lowering taxes, creating incentive programs, and streamlining city processes.

- Plans to attract investors to Kinston by lowering taxes, creating incentive programs, and streamlining city processes.

Economy

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

Public Services

Said, "We need to focus on smart growth and make sure city decisions create real value — not just more bureaucracy."

- Supports lowering property taxes.
- Said, "We need to focus on smart growth and make sure city decisions create real value — not just more bureaucracy."

Housing & Urban Development

Believes code enforcement is essential for public safety, saying that maintaining property standards and addressing neglected areas can deter crime and improve community pride.

Believes code enforcement is essential for public safety, saying that "maintaining property standards and addressing neglected areas can deter crime and improve community pride."

- Believes code enforcement is essential for public safety, saying that "maintaining property standards and addressing neglected areas can deter crime and improve community pride."

Public Safety

Wants to address road conditions throughout the city.

- Wants to address road conditions throughout the city.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Milton Foster

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 