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David Quinn is originally from Newport. He attended North Carolina State University. He lives in Ocean.

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David works as a history instructor at Carteret Community College.

David Quinn is currently a commissioner on the Carteret County Board of Commissioners representing District 1. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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David currently serves as the commissioner for Carteret County Commission, District 1. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Said the most important issues are "protecting our waterways, strengthening local jobs, keeping taxes low and government transparent, and preserving the character of Carteret County for the next generation."

- Said the most important issues are "protecting our waterways, strengthening local jobs, keeping taxes low and government transparent, and preserving the character of Carteret County for the next generation."

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As of January 2, 2026, David Quinn did not have a website or any information online.

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Steven Overby is from Morehead City, North Carolina. He graduated from Croatan High School and attended Carteret Community College. He has lived in Swansboro since 2010. 

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Steven Overby is from Morehead City. He attended Carteret Community College. Steven lives in Swansboro. 

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Steven is the owner of April Fresh Cleaning Service.

Steven previously served as a Peletier commissioner. He resigned from this position in 2023. He also ran for Swansboro commissioner in 2015 but did not win.

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Steven previously served as a Peletier commissioner. He served one term from 2021 to 2023. He also ran for Swansboro commissioner in 2015, but did not win.

Wants to create an environment where businesses thrive, saying, "Providing more restaurant options along the corridor would not only add to the tax base and give citizens more choices, it would also create jobs for people."

Said "Providing more restaurant options along the corridor would not only add to the tax base and give citizens more choices, it would also create jobs for people."

Believes balancing the budget through fiscal responsibility is essential for a prosperous Swansboro.

Supported balancing the budget through fiscal responsibility.

- Said "Providing more restaurant options along the corridor would not only add to the tax base and give citizens more choices, it would also create jobs for people."
- Supported balancing the budget through fiscal responsibility.

As of January 2, 2026, Steven Overby did not have a website or any information online.

Supports redevelopment of dilapidated buildings to preserve the town’s unique charm while expanding services and job opportunities.

Supported redevelopment of dilapidated buildings to expand services and job opportunities.

- Supported redevelopment of dilapidated buildings to expand services and job opportunities.

Believes public safety is paramount and wants to address staffing shortages in the police department.

- Believes public safety is paramount and wants to address staffing shortages in the police department.

Supports expanding sidewalks and creating bike, walking, and running trails.

- Supports expanding sidewalks and creating bike, walking, and running trails.

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Steven previously served as a Peletier commissioner. He served one term from 2021 to 2023. He also ran for Swansboro commissioner in 2015 but did not win.

As of January 2, 2026, Steven Overby’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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