Maria Surprise

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Maria Surprise is from the Tidewater area of Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Vermont. She and her husband, John Woods, have been permanent residents of Holden Beach since 2018.

Maria Surprise (Holden Beach Town Council, North Carolina ...

Maria's campaign for Holden Beach Town Commissioner is her first entry into politics. 

Supports paid parking, but wants to review usage data to improve access and address concerns about consistency, communication, and congestion.

Economy

Supports paid parking, but wants to review usage data to improve access and address concerns about consistency and communication.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Supports improving planning, budgeting, and communication for Holden Beach's future development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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

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- 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. 