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Craig New

Town Officials - Town of Red Oak, NC

Craig New has been a full-time resident of Red Oak since 2005. He is an active member of the Red Oak Baptist Church, serving the congregation as a Deacon. Craig is married to Susan Davis from Enfield, and they have three children: Morgan, Lauren and Chayton.

Craig is a family business owner at Newcon, Inc., where he has worked for over 24 years.

Craig is currently a member of the Red Oak Town Council. He was appointed by the board in 2015 to serve as an interim council member and retained his seat during the 2017 election.

Wants to grow Red Oak's economy while maintaining its small-town charm.

Believes in protecting the Town's assets and using funds wisely for the benefit of the whole community.

Wants to grow Red Oak in a way that sustains, encourages, and enhances the town's "small-town charm."

As of September 4, 2025, Craig New 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. 