Jay Wootten

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Emerald Isle greets new commissioners, appreciates departing ones

Jay Wootten is currently a commissioner for the Town of Emerald Isle. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

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

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Alesia Sanderson

Alesia is currently a commissioner for the Town of Emerald Isle. She was elected in 2023 and this is her first term.

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

As Parks and Recreation Director, helped create and fund the Emerald Path, a nearly 11-mile long path for biking and walking that connects the Point at Bogue Inlet to the Indian Beach town limits.

Dwayne McDougal

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Dwayne McDougal's campaign for Emerald Isle Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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

Jason Holland

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Mayor & Board of Commissioners | Emerald Isle, NC

Jason Holland was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and moved to Zebulon in 2002, where he married his wife, Jessi. After a career as a hairstylist, she is now a stay-at-home mother to their two children, Jagger and Jansen. Both attend Croatan High School and have been involved in numerous extracurriculars since moving to Emerald Isle. Jason has spent the last 15 years in the branch banking and mortgage lending industries and is currently the producing branch manager at the Movement Mortgage office in Emerald Isle. He enjoys assisting families in making their dream of home ownership on the Crystal Coast a reality. When he isn't working, Jason enjoys spending as much time on the water as possible and being involved in community outreach and charitable causes whenever the need arises. He says helping others is his greatest passion. He also sits on the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

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Jason is currently the mayor of Emerald Isle. He was elected in 2021 for his first term in office. 

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

Kris Plum

Planning Board & Board of Adjustment | Emerald Isle, NC

Kris's campaign for Emerald Isle Town Commissioner is her first entry into politics. She is currently a member of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment for the Town of Emerald Isle.

Supports investing in infrastructure improvements to protect against flooding and erosion.

Believes community engagement is crucial in decision-making.

Supports transparency and accountability in local government, emphasizing the need for open communication between officials and residents.

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

Supports transparency and accountability in local government, and open communication between officials and residents.

Supports the proposed bill that aims to enhance coastal resilience by allocating funds for infrastructure improvements to protect against flooding and erosion.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 