Guillermo A. Nurse

Guillermo Nurse was born in the former U.S. territory of the Panama Canal Zone and raised in the town of Pedro Miguel. He immigrated to the United States at 17. He and his wife, Kirsa, have six children and eleven grandchildren. They have lived in Oxford, North Carolina since 2010.

Guillermo Nurse, North Carolina's first Latino mayor, says unifying ...

Guillermo is a scholarship consultant and basketball coach. He has spent over thirty years helping young men and women from Panama and Puerto Rico access educational and athletic scholarships in the United States. He also coached Panama's national basketball team.

Guillermo A. Nurse (Mayor of Oxford, North Carolina, candidate ...

Guillermo A. Nurse is currently the mayor of Oxford. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. 

Plans to establish an economic development team for the city of Oxford.

Believes the lack of sports and cultural alternatives for young people leads them to crime and drugs.

Supports establishing a permanent, year-round farmers market.

As of September 3, 2025, Guillermo A. Nurse did not have a website or any information online.

Believes the reduction of police officers from 31 to 12 is concerning.

Supports improving working conditions and increasing police salaries to fill vacant positions.

Supports the construction of a new public safety complex.

Supports using radar and surveillance systems to deter crime.

Plans to implement a citywide street repaving initiative.

Supports upgrading the water and wastewater plants.

Supports the creation of the New Kerr Lake Regional Water Authority.

Supports granting undocumented individuals driver's licenses.

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Buket Urgen

Guillermo is a leadership consultant and coach. He previously served in the U.S. Navy. He also coached professional and national basketball teams, including Panama's men's national team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship. 

Guillermo A. Nurse is currently the mayor of Oxford, North Carolina. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. 

Economy

Supports transforming Hix Field into a public park.

Supports linking Lake Devin to greenways, cabins, and trails.

Public Services

Plans to establish an economic development department for the city of Oxford.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to build a new public safety complex.

Plans to upgrade water and wastewater plants.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Jim Crawford

- 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.