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Aida is a long-time resident of Hatteras Island. She is married. Aida attended law school at the University of North Carolina.

Aida has over 36 years of experience practicing law. She has served on various boards, including church, professional, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Additionally, she has worked with the Wake and Dare County Boards of Elections.

Aida Havel's campaign for the Dare County Board of Commissioners is her first run for public office.

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

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Supports reducing over-regulation of mullet fishing to protect local businesses and the future of commercial and recreational fishing in Dare County.

Opposes regulations that are "out of date, arbitrary, and not based on hard evidence." Plans to advocate for rules that preserve fishing traditions while addressing wildlife and environmental concerns.

Opposes regulations that are "out of date, arbitrary, and not based on hard evidence," and plans to advocate for rules that preserve fishing traditions while addressing wildlife and environmental concerns.

- Supports reducing over-regulation of mullet fishing to protect local businesses and the future of commercial and recreational fishing in Dare County.
- Opposes regulations that are "out of date, arbitrary, and not based on hard evidence," and plans to advocate for rules that preserve fishing traditions while addressing wildlife and environmental concerns.

Economy

Believes in addressing the pressing needs for infant/child care and teen mental health services.

- Believes in addressing the pressing needs for infant/child care and teen mental health services.

Education

Believes the Army Corps of Engineers' inaction on petroleum contamination poses a growing threat to public health, business, tourism, and the environment. Urges "immediate federal action" to address the expanding safety hazard.

Believes the Army Corps of Engineers' inaction on petroleum contamination poses a growing threat to public health, business, tourism, and the environment, and urges "immediate federal action" to address the expanding safety hazard.

- Believes the Army Corps of Engineers' inaction on petroleum contamination poses a growing threat to public health, business, tourism, and the environment, and urges "immediate federal action" to address the expanding safety hazard.

Public Safety

Believes Dare County must take decisive action on the housing crisis, exploring options like building on mainland Dare and Hatteras Island. Said, "We can do better" to prevent losing good people and quality of life.

Believes Dare County must take decisive action on the housing crisis, exploring options like building on mainland Dare and Hatteras Island, saying, "We can do better" to prevent losing good people and quality of life.

Believes housing issues are "not being adequately addressed" and urges collective action to improve the situation.

- Believes Dare County must take decisive action on the housing crisis, exploring options like building on mainland Dare and Hatteras Island, saying, "We can do better" to prevent losing good people and quality of life.
- Believes housing issues are "not being adequately addressed" and urges collective action to improve the situation.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Outer Banks Voice

Mary lives in Hatteras, North Carolina. She received an associate's degree from Harford Community College. She is married with children.

Mary currently works as the President of Creative Ballance, Inc. She has previously worked as a membership coordinator at North Carolina Waterman United.

Mary Ellon D. Ballance currently serves as a member of the Dare County Board of Education, representing District 4. She was elected in 2016 and is serving her second term.

As of June 14, 2024, Mary Ellon D. Ballance did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to foster economic growth, increase job creation, and support small businesses.

- Wants to foster economic growth, increase job creation, and support small businesses.
- Supports the local fishing industry.

Believes in providing quality education for all students.

- Believes in providing quality education for all students.

Wants to improve access to resources for first responders.

- Wants to improve access to resources for first responders.

Mary Ellon D. Ballance

- 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.

Dare County Commissioner, District 4

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