Lou Ostendorff

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Walter Ley

Lou Ostendorff (Oriental Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Lou's campaign for Oriental Town Council is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Lou Ostendorff did not have a website or any information online.

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Allen Price

Moving from Surviving to Thriving

Meet the 2023 Oriental Town Board Candidates

Mayor & Board - Oriental, North Carolina

Allen is currently a town commissioner in Oriental. He has served on the board for eight years and is the Mayor-Pro Tempore. 

Believes communication is essential for a successful town and plans to improve it.

Believes the economy will address issues of rundown properties without town intervention.

As of September 4, 2025, Allen Price did not have a website or any information online.

Believes the biggest challenge is finding funds to pave more roads.

Bob Maxbauer

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Fire Siren To Stay At Town Hall

Bob Maxbauer's campaign for Oriental Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Bob Maxbauer did not have a website or any information online.

Supports using federal grant programs to build docks and fund dredging.

Bonnie Crosser

Bonnie is currently a commissioner on the Oriental Town Council. She was first elected in 2023 and is serving her first term. 

As of September 4, 2025, Bonnie Crosser did not have a website or any information online.

Bonnie Crosser (Oriental Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Bonnie is currently a commissioner on the Oriental Town Council. She was first elected in 2023.

Plans to research how to secure municipal bonds and grants for major road repaving.

Opposes reducing the parks and recreation budget.

Supports managing population growth, expanding marine businesses and eco-tourism, and attracting commercial and retail businesses while preserving "Oriental charm."

Supports setting aside funds in the fiscal budget for road repairs and developing a plan for pothole and surface repairs.

Chris Moffat

Chris Moffat (Oriental Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Chris Moffat's campaign for Oriental Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Chris Moffat did not have a website or any information online.

Don McGuire

Greg Bohmert

As Greg Sees It: Home

Greg's campaign for Oriental Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Supports preserving existing property rights for non-compliant structures built before zoning regulations were enacted.

Supports rehabilitation programs in prisons and jails.

Believes poor drainage is degrading roads faster than heavy usage, and says, "before the roads can be properly repaired, the drainage issues also need to be addressed."

Supports education and rehabilitation programs in prisons.

Iris Cooper

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Iris Cooper (Oriental Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Iris's campaign for Oriental Town Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Iris Cooper did not have a website or any information online.

Mary Ellen Ham

As of September 4, 2025, Mary Ellen Ham did not have a website or any information online.

Paul Fairbank

Paul Jordan

Paul Jordan (Oriental Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Paul's campaign for Oriental Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Paul Jordan did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 