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County Commissioner, Pender County · District 02

Ryan Collins

Candidate for County Commissioner, Pender County, District 02

Republican

Background

Occupation
Marine Corps training specialist; retired Marine lieutenant colonel

He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel after 20 years of active duty and works as a training specialist supporting Marine Corps units at Camp Lejeune. He won the March 2026 Republican primary over Commissioner Randy Burton.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Supports canceling the Flock contract if safeguards fall short

    Ryan Collins 2026 Candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily · portcitydaily.com

    “I will have no hesitation supporting changes to the program, including canceling the contract if necessary.”
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Housing

  • Opposes routine density rezonings where infrastructure falls short

    Ryan Collins 2026 Candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily · portcitydaily.com

    “I do not believe we should routinely increase density through rezoning”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Proposes pursuing grants to extend county water and sewer

    Ryan Collins 2026 Candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily · portcitydaily.com

    “I would aggressively pursue state and federal grants, low-interest infrastructure financing”
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  • Opposes local sales tax or toll for Cape Fear bridge

    Ryan Collins 2026 Candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Port City Daily · portcitydaily.com

    “I oppose asking Pender County residents to pay for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge through either a new local sales tax or a toll.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.

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