Douglas James DeArros

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Christopher Brown

Christopher's campaign for Oak Island Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

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

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Liz White

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Liz White is from Norfolk, Virginia. She attended East Carolina University and Florida State University. She has a master’s degree in sports medicine from East Carolina University. She lives in Oak Island, North Carolina.

Liz is a retired learning architect and project manager. She previously worked as an athletic trainer at East Carolina University, where she rose to the position of assistant director of the Sports Medicine Division. Later, she joined the American Red Cross National Headquarters staff in Health & Safety Services and then in Disaster Services. She also retired from the Association of American Medical Colleges, where she played a major role in a national campaign that has impacted medical education and the practice of medicine.

Oak Island mayoral candidates 2021 election

Liz White's campaign for Oak Island Mayor is her first entry into politics.

Wants to broaden economic development to lessen dependency on tourism.

Believes in proactive planning to ensure adequate staffing, safe infrastructure, and facilities that meet community demands.

Supports investing in coastal preservation, protecting natural resources, and diversifying economic development to reduce tourism dependency.

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

Supports investing in coastal preservation, protecting natural resources, and broadening economic development to reduce tourism dependency.

- 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.