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Mike grew up in Yonkers, NY, and earned a degree in accounting from Fordham University. He has 3 sons and 2 grandchildren with his wife, Leighann.

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Mike worked as the president of The Foundation of Brunswick Community College. Previously, he has owned a Carvel Ice Cream franchise and co-founded Anchor Pest Control in New Jersey. His early career also included touring with a rock & roll band.

Mike Forte is currently a Brunswick County Commissioner. He was elected in 2014 and is serving his first term. He is in his third year as the vice chairman. Mike also served on the Boiling Spring Lakes City Council. He was elected in 2010 and served 1 term. He chairs the Cape Fear Council of Governments.

Has supported building of "new parks in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach."

- Has supported building of "new parks in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach."

Public Services

Intends to be "fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar" and touts 5th lowest tax rate in North Carolina.

- Intends to be "fiscally responsible with every taxpayer dollar" and touts 5th lowest tax rate in North Carolina.

Economy

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Believes every child should have access to quality education. Supports providing scholarship funding for needy students at Brunswick Community College.

 Supports providing scholarship funding for needy students at Brunswick Community College.

Implemented Brunswick Guarantee, which ensures every Brunswick County student can attend Brunswick Community College for free.

-  Supports providing scholarship funding for needy students at Brunswick Community College.
- Implemented Brunswick Guarantee, which ensures every Brunswick County student can attend Brunswick Community College for free.

Education

As of June 14, 2024, Mike Forte’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Oversaw development of three new senior centers in Supply, Leland, and Calabash.

- Oversaw development of three new senior centers in Supply, Leland, and Calabash.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investment and development in Oak Island Jetport.

- Supports investment and development in Oak Island Jetport.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Mike Forte

Tom lives in Brunswick County with his wife, children and grandchildren. 

Tom was a school teacher and administrator for over 46 years. 

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Tom Simmons previously ran for state representative of District 17 in 2018 and 2020, but did not win either race.

As of June 14, 2024, Tom Simmons’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes increasing teacher supplements will help retain and attract educators to Brunswick County.

Believes in championing community colleges and workforce development programs.

- Believes increasing teacher supplements will help retain and attract educators to Brunswick County.
- Believes in championing community colleges and workforce development programs.
- Supports and sustains public schools.

Supports requiring developers to pay for infrastructure costs.

Believes in advancing affordable housing initiatives. Supports policies addressing homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development.

Believes in advancing affordable housing initiatives, and supports policies addressing homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development.

- Supports requiring developers to pay for infrastructure costs.
- Believes in advancing affordable housing initiatives, and supports policies addressing homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development.

Opposes tolling the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

Supports prioritizing essential infrastructure needs such as water, sewer, roads, and accessible emergency services.

- Opposes tolling the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
- Supports prioritizing essential infrastructure needs such as water, sewer, roads, and accessible emergency services.

Tom Simmons

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

Brunswick County Commissioner, District 4

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