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State Senator, 8th District
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Richard (Rick) CombesCampaign photo — rickcombesncsenate8.org

Richard (Rick) Combes

Candidate for State Senator, 8th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Retired chemical engineer
Lives in
Ocean Isle Beach
Campaign website
rickcombesncsenate8.org

Retired chemical engineer with an MBA from the University of Chicago whose career included research at Kraft Foods and leading construction of a resin plant in High Point. Since retiring he has driven for Uber in Columbus, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

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Photo: Campaign photo — rickcombesncsenate8.org

Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports letting counties charge development impact fees.

    He argues rapid growth in Brunswick County strains roads, water and sewer systems, stormwater infrastructure and schools.

    Rick Combes, Candidate for NC Senate District 8

    Campaign website · Rick Combes for NC Senate · rickcombesncsenate8.org

    “North Carolina Needs Impact Fees”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Opposes tolls on a Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement.

    His site says residents of Leland and Wilmington may have to pay tolls because the legislature has not funded the bridge.

    Rick Combes, Candidate for NC Senate District 8

    Campaign website · Rick Combes for NC Senate · rickcombesncsenate8.org

    “failed to fund the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement”
    Report

Environment & parks

Government & transparency

All sources (5)

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