J. Alan Holden

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J. Alan Holden is from Holden Beach, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Methodist University. He has three grandchildren.

Alan is a real estate broker and owner of RE/MAX at the Beach. He has also worked as a general contractor at Sea Castles Inc. and held a 100-ton captain's license, allowing him to fish professionally.

J. Alan Holden (Mayor of Holden Beach, North Carolina, candidate ...

J. Alan Holden is the current mayor of Holden Beach. He has served as mayor since 2007 and previously served as a commissioner from 1997 to 2005. He also served as mayor pro tem from 1975 to 1977. 

Believes in seeking funding from various private and public sources and working with local, county, state, and national partners to address economic challenges.

Economy

Believes in seeking funding from various sources and working with local, county, state, and national partners to develop and maintain necessary products and services.

Public Services

Believes in seeking funding from various sources, both private and public, and working with local, county, state, and national partners to address housing and urban development issues.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 3, 2025, J. Alan Holden did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Supports funding for stormwater mitigation infrastructure along Ocean Boulevard to address flooding.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Mike Felmly

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Candidates for Holden Beach mayor election 2023

Mike Felmly earned a bachelor of arts in biology from SUNY Plattsburgh, a master of science in educational administration from the University at Albany, a master of science in instructional technology from National University, and an associate of science in marine technology from the New England Institute of Technology. He lives with his wife, Kate, in Holden Beach.

Mike Felmly (Mayor of Holden Beach, North Carolina, candidate ...

Mike Felmly's campaign for Holden Beach Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Believes the town's economy is hindered by the need to subcontract parking, which reduces town income.

Plans to address infrastructure, safety, and quality of life challenges, including beach replenishment, upgrading utilities, managing land parcel debt, and improving traffic management.

Plans to address infrastructure challenges, including upgrading utilities and managing excess property debt.

As of September 3, 2025, Mike Felmly did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to address traffic management issues.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.

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