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Dan is from Laurel, Maryland. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Auburn University. He lives in New Bern with his wife, Ashley, and their 3 children. His family are members of Garber Methodist Church, where he previously served as a youth leader. 

Dan owns a wealth management firm, Murphy Matza Wealth Management. He previously worked as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.  

Trent Woods NC, Elected Officials

Dan Murphy currently serves as a Trent Woods Town Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2012 and is serving his third term. He serves as Mayor Pro Tem in the Town of Trent Woods. He also serves as chairperson of the board for The Epiphany School of Global Studies. 

As of June 6, 2025, Dan Murphy did not have a website or any information online.

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Said his goal is to " be a good steward" of town funds.

- Said his goal is to " be a good steward" of town funds.

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Dan Murphy

As of August 3, 2024, Billy Joiner did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Town of Trent Woods, Billy Joiner

Billy used to work for Sprint. He worked as a crossing guard for Bangert Elementary School. Billy retired from the West of New Bern Volunteer Fire Department. He also served in the military. 

Billy Joiner is currently Town Commissioner in Town of Trent Woods.

As of June 6, 2025, Billy Joiner did not have a website or any information online.

Billy Joiner

As of August 4, 2024, Jim Gower did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 6, 2025, Jim Gower did not have a website or any information online.

Jim Gower

Trent Woods NC, M. Shane Turney

Shane lives in Trent Woods with his wife, Sybrina, and their 2 children. He holds a degree in the biomedical engineering field. He attends New Life Baptist Church. He previously served as the Upwards Soccer Coach.  

Shane works at the Carolina East Medical Center. 

Shane Turney currently serves as a Trent Woods Town Commissioner. He was named to this position in 2003 and is serving his fifth full term. He is a former president and vice president of the East Carolina Council of Governments. 

As of June 6, 2025, Shane Turney did not have a website or any information online.

Shane Turney

Stephen is married and a father to 2 children. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church. 

Stephen has worked with the Trent Woods Police Department, the West of New Bern Fire Department, and the City of New Bern Public Utilities. 

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Stephen Clayton previously ran for Trent Woods Town Commissioner in 2022, but did not win. 

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Supports maintaining parks and paths in town and ensuring the safety of all citizens.

Plans to add a canoe/kayak launch in town.

Promises to prioritize community service and the needs of all families as commissioner.

Promises to prioritize community service and the needs of families.

- Supports maintaining parks and paths.
- Plans to add a canoe/kayak launch in town.
- Promises to prioritize community service and the needs of families.

Plans to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

Wants to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

- Wants to create a detailed budget for citizens to view.

As of June 6, 2025, Stephen Clayton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports providing educational opportunities for citizens to learn about town functions.

- Supports providing educational opportunities for citizens to learn about town functions.

Plans to clean the drainage ditches in town.

Supports creating long-term plans for yearly street paving.

- Plans to clean drainage ditches in town.
- Supports creating long-term plans for yearly street paving.

Stephen Clayton

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 