If you’re a New Hanover County resident, it’s time again to brush up on your election knowledge because the municipal elections are fast approaching. It can be quite daunting even if you do think you’re...

this guide is intended to give you a better glimpse not only at who you are voting for, but what they are running for. 

Not only do local candidates have the greatest control over the facets of life that reach their citizens, but they are also more closely linked and beholden to their constituents.

Once again, America has reached that hallowed event voters hold both sacred in their hearts and yet seem to dread all the same. One roadblock many Americans face when picking their candidates are not only deciding who to pick but deciphering what position they are running for in the first place. Positions that may read as trivial or, frankly, boring, have potentially the greatest effect on citizens.