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Joe Cina earned an associate's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Cape Fear Community College and a bachelor's degree in the same field from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Joe is a law enforcement supervisor. He works at the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been for several years. He previously worked as a supervisor over school resource officers in the New Hanover County School System and as a law enforcement instructor at Cape Fear Community College.

2018 Primary: Joe Cina for Pender County Sheriff | Port City Daily

Joe is a law enforcement supervisor at the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been for several years. He previously worked as a supervisor over school resource officers in the New Hanover County School System and as a law enforcement instructor at Cape Fear Community College.

Joe Cina previously ran for Pender County Sheriff in 2018 but did not win. He also ran for Pender County Commissioner in 2022 but did not win. He ran in the special Republican primary for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 1 on March 5, 2024.

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Joe Cina previously ran for Pender County Sheriff in 2018 but did not win. He also ran for Pender County Commissioner in 2022 but did not win.

Believes the lack of commercial development has increased taxes, infrastructure issues, and employee retention problems.

Believes the "lack of commercial development" has increased taxes, infrastructure issues, and employee retention problems.

- Believes the "lack of commercial development" has increased taxes, infrastructure issues, and employee retention problems.

Economy

Supports a minimum 12-month residency requirement for local office candidates.

- Supports a minimum 12-month residency requirement for local office candidates.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to partner with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to address traffic issues on the eastside.

- Wants to partner with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to address traffic issues on the eastside.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Joe Cina

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