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County Commissioner, Brunswick County · District 01
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Gary WoodsCourtesy of the candidate (Port City Daily)

Gary Woods

Candidate for County Commissioner, Brunswick County, District 01

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Retired U.S. Coast Guard finance and supply officer

Retired U.S. Coast Guard finance and supply officer with more than 28 years of military service.

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Photo: Courtesy of the candidate (Port City Daily)

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes a moratorium on the sheriff's Flock camera contract

    Gary Woods 2026 candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily (WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk questionnaire) · portcitydaily.com

    “My first step would be to put a temporary moratorium on the contract while we review how the system is being used”
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Housing

  • Supports developer proffers to pay for growth's infrastructure

    Gary Woods 2026 candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily (WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk questionnaire) · portcitydaily.com

    “One of the biggest tools we need is stronger developer proffers — requiring new developments to help pay for the infrastructure impacts they create.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes approving data centers in Brunswick County

    Gary Woods 2026 candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily (WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk questionnaire) · portcitydaily.com

    “I don’t believe Brunswick County should approve data centers.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports a bridge toll with passes exempting residents

    Gary Woods 2026 candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily (WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk questionnaire) · portcitydaily.com

    “I would support the toll, but I believe local residents should be exempt by issuing them a pass.”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges accountability for PFAS settlement spending

    Gary Woods 2026 candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily (WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk questionnaire) · portcitydaily.com

    “As a commissioner, I will demand that every dollar be accounted for and used to address PFAS, protect our drinking water, and improve our infrastructure.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary Woods on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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