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Tom Leonard is from Newport News, Virginia. He has lived in North Topsail Beach for 15 years.

Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 30 years. 

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Tom is currently serving as the Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of North Topsail Beach. He was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in 2011 and served until 2015. He was re-elected in 2017 and re-elected in the following years.  

Supports paid parking as a way to generate revenue without raising property taxes.

- Supports paid parking as a way to generate revenue without raising property taxes.

Economy

Supports developing a comprehensive shoreline protection plan, including beach restoration and erosion control, without raising taxes.

- Supports developing a comprehensive shoreline protection plan, including beach restoration and erosion control, without raising taxes.

Public Services

Supports removing the town's Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation, which would provide affordable flood insurance and improve post-storm shore restoration.

- Supports removing the town's Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation, which would provide affordable flood insurance and improve post-storm shore restoration.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 4, 2025, Tom Leonard did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Tom Leonard

Supports removing the town's Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation, which would provide affordable flood insurance and improve post-storm shore restoration by eliminating federal restrictions.

Tom Leonard is from Newport News, Virginia. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has a bachelors degree in business administration and management. He lives with his wife, Karen, in North Topsail Beach. He attends St. James Episcopal Church.

Tom is currently serving as the Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of North Topsail Beach. He was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in 2011 and served until 2015. He was re-elected in 2017 and is currently serving his second term. 

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Tom is currently serving as an alderman for the Town of North Topsail Beach. He was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in November 2011 and has served multiple terms. 

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Curtis's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderman is his first time running for public office. 

As of September 4, 2025, Curtis Anders did not have a website or any information online.

Curtis Anders

Curtis's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderman is his first entry into politics.

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Jeffrey's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderperson is his first time running for public office.

As of September 4, 2025, Jeffrey Zehner did not have a website or any information online.

Jeffrey Zehner

Jeffrey's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderperson is his first entry into politics.

Kip Malcolm is from north-central Florida. He studied computer information science and engineering at the University of Florida. 

Kip is a retired police lieutenant. He currently works part-time as a reserve police officer.

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Kip is currently chair of the North Topsail Beach Zoning Board of Adjustment. 

As of September 4, 2025, Kip Malcolm’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Candidate Questionnaire: Kip Malcolm for North Topsail Beach Alderman

Plans to work on engaging residents, homeowners, and visitors to build a strong community.

Plans to enhance accessibility, engagement, and transparency by meeting with community groups and using online platforms for communication.

- Plans to work on engaging residents, homeowners, and visitors to build a strong community.
- Plans to enhance accessibility, engagement, and transparency by meeting with community groups and using online platforms for communication.

Believes protecting homes and natural resources from environmental changes and growth is essential.

- Believes protecting homes and natural resources from environmental changes and growth is essential.

Believes in prioritizing public safety and collaborating with first responders to maintain safety in North Topsail Beach.

- Believes in prioritizing public safety and collaborating with first responders to maintain safety in North Topsail Beach.

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Kip Malcolm

Kip is currently chair of the North Topsail Beach Parks and Recreation Committee. 

As of September 4, 2025, Kip Malcolm did not have a website or any information online.

Candidate Questionnaire: Larry Strother for North Topsail Beach Alderman

Larry is a real estate professional who has spent nearly five decades in the building, development, and real estate industries.

Larry Strother's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderman is his first time running for public office.

As of September 4, 2025, Larry Strother did not have a website or any information online.

Supports completing the 5 Year Beach Renourishment Action plan and creating long-term financial plans for town projects, such as infrastructure.

- Supports completing the 5 Year Beach Renourishment Action plan and creating long-term financial plans for town projects, such as infrastructure.

Larry Strother

Larry is a real estate professional who has spent nearly five decades in the building, development, and real estate industries. He also served as the president of the Board of Realtors and the Home Builders Association in Fayetteville, NC.

Larry Strother's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderman is his first entry into politics.

Larry Strother has spent nearly five decades in the building, development, and real estate industries. He also served as president of the Board of Realtors and the Home Builders Association in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Larry Strother's campaign for North Topsail Beach Alderperson is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Larry Strother’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Larry Strother is currently chair of the North Topsail Beach Beach, Inlet and Sound Advisory Committee. He was appointed to the committee in 2021 and his term ends in 2028.

Supports completing the 5 Year Beach Renourishment Action plan and improving communication between the community and the Board of Aldermen.

Supports completing the 5 Year Beach Renourishment Action plan and creating long-term financial plans for town projects, including infrastructure.

Supports completing the 5 Year Beach Renourishment Action plan and creating long-term financial plans for town infrastructure projects.