Ben Cahoon

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.

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Ben Cahoon (Mayor of Nags Head, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

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Ben is the current Mayor of Nags Head. He has been serving in this role since 2013.

As mayor, urged lawmakers to maintain offshore drilling protections.

As of September 3, 2025, Ben Cahoon did not have a website or any information online.

As mayor, supported federal funding for local infrastructure projects.