Art Dornfeld

Candidates running for the 2025 election in New Hanover ...

Art Dornfeld is from Pennsylvania. He attended Bucks County Community College and Liberty University. He lives with his wife, Diana, and their daughter in Shallotte.

Art is a small business owner at Carolina Sun Pool Doctors, where he provides swimming pool maintenance services. He retired from the US Navy after 22 years of service, holding the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Before starting his own business, he worked as a paramedic supervisor with Brunswick County Emergency Services for 15 years.

Art Dornfeld (Mayor of Shallotte, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Art's campaign for Shallotte Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Supports tax incentives to encourage businesses to relocate to Brunswick County.

Supports improving infrastructure to support county growth, including roads, water and sewer, and public safety.

Supports ensuring builders in Brunswick County comply with county code enforcement and building inspectors.

Supports using tax incentives to encourage businesses to relocate to Brunswick County.

Supports funding for public safety, including law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services (EMS).

Believes Brunswick County's rapid growth requires improved infrastructure, including roads, water, sewer, and public safety facilities.

Supports improving flooding mitigation efforts.

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

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- 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.