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John Chittick is originally from Maine. He graduated from the University of Nevada in Reno. He served on the Bridgeton Town Board of Commissioners, the Eastern Carolina Council, and the Craven County Republican Party. He lives with his wife, Cecilia, in Bridgeton, and has three kids.

John is the owner of Home Inspection Professionals (HIP), He was previously a field technician and estimator for a local foundation repair company. He was also an assistant manager for Lowe's.

John Richard Chittick is currently mayor of the town of Bridgeton.

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John currently serves as the mayor of the town of Bridgeton. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his second term.

Supports family farms and agricultural businesses through maintenance of their land.

Supports helping local small businesses and workforce development.

- Supports family farms and agricultural businesses through maintenance of their land.
- Supports helping local small businesses and workforce development.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to strengthen emergency response and safety services.

Supports law enforcement and first responders and keeping county spaces safe.

- Plans to strengthen emergency response and safety services.
- Supports law enforcement and first responders and keeping county spaces safe.

Public Safety

Supports improving roads, drainage, and infrastructure within the county.

Plans to advocate for infrastructure that supports dense and aging populations.

- Supports improving roads, drainage, and infrastructure within the county.
- Plans to advocate for infrastructure that supports dense and aging populations.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to improve preparation for climate-related events, like storms, flooding, and other emergencies.

- Plans to improve preparation for climate-related events, like storms, flooding, and other emergencies.

Energy & the Environment

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John Chittick currently serves as the mayor of the town of Bridgeton. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his second term.

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- 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.