Holly Ridge Town Council candidate: Gregory Hines | News ...

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Gregory is currently a member of the Holly Ridge Town Council. He was appointed to the council in 2015.

Supports local businesses and aims to attract new ones to the area.

- Supports local businesses and aims to attract new ones to the area.

Economy

Supports increasing recreational opportunities for families.

Emphasizes the importance of community engagement and transparency in local government.

- Supports increasing recreational opportunities for families.
- Emphasizes the importance of community engagement and transparency in local government.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to focus on improving infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and promoting economic development in Holly Ridge.

- Plans to focus on improving infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and promoting economic development in Holly Ridge.

Public Safety

Plans to upgrade roads and public facilities.

- Plans to upgrade roads and public facilities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Meet your neighbor: Brandon Longo

Brandon Longo (Holly Ridge Town Council, North Carolina ...

Brandon Longo is from Holly Ridge. He is married to his wife Heidi and has three daughters. He has certifications as a Firefighter II, EMT, Inspector II, Instructor II, and Fire Officer III.

Brandon is the Fire Chief of Holly Ridge Fire and Rescue. He started his career in firefighting at the age of 16 as a volunteer.

Brandon's campaign for Holly Ridge Town Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

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Supports the growth of small businesses in Holly Ridge.

- Supports the growth of small businesses in Holly Ridge.

Supports inviting continued feedback through forums, surveys, or community meetings.

- Supports inviting continued feedback through forums, surveys, or community meetings.

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

- Believes in prioritizing public safety.

Believes in "managed growth with a stern focus on infrastructure."

Believes in "managed growth with a stern focus on infrastructure," saying recent population growth puts "pressures on roads, utilities, schools, and vital public services."

- Believes in "managed growth with a stern focus on infrastructure," saying recent population growth puts "pressures on roads, utilities, schools, and vital public services."

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Brandon Longo

Brandon Longo is from Holly Ridge. He is married to his wife Heidi and has three daughters. He attended Coastal Carolina Community College and has certifications as a Firefighter II, EMT, Inspector II, Instructor II, and Fire Officer III.

Brandon is the Fire Chief of Holly Ridge Fire and Rescue. He started his career in firefighting at the age of 16 as a volunteer with Turkey Creek Fire & Rescue. When he turned 21 and after achieving his EMT certification, he moved to Holly Ridge Fire & Rescue, located in his hometown of Holly Ridge. Around the same time, he became a paid firefighter at Camp Lejeune. In 2012, he became the Chief of Holly Ridge Fire and Rescue and still holds that position today.

Jeff Barton has lived in Holly Ridge for eight years. He is a volunteer member of the Planning Board and Land Use Committee. Past community involvement also includes six years as an HOA board member in the Neighborhoods of Holly Ridge and service as a volunteer firefighter. 

Jeff has worked in the IT sector for 45 years. He currently works for Onslow County Schools.

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Jeff previously ran for the Holly Ridge City Council in 2024 but did not win. 

As of September 4, 2025, Jeff Barton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to upgrade town services, including emergency services.

- Wants to upgrade town services, including emergency services.

Jeff Barton

Jeff Barton has been a committed resident of Holly Ridge for eight years, dedicating time and expertise to improving the community. As a volunteer member of the Planning Board and Land Use Committee, Jeff Barton has a deep understanding of the town's development and future growth. Past community involvement also includes six years as an HOA board member in the Neighborhoods of Holly Ridge and service as a volunteer firefighter. With 45 years of experience in the IT sector, Jeff Barton is a seasoned problem-solver with a long history of financially responsible project management. Jeff Barton recently completed six years of service supporting students, teachers, and staff at Onslow County Schools, an experience that gave him unique insights into the needs and challenges of the local education system. This diverse background, from technology to public safety, positions Jeff Barton to bring a fresh, collaborative, and pragmatic approach to the Town Council.

Jeff's campaign for Holly Ridge Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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

Jeff is an IT project manager who has worked in the technology sector for 45 years. He also spent six years supporting students, teachers, and staff at Onslow County Schools.

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Believes his experience as a school board member provided him with "unique insights into the needs and challenges of the local education system."

Joseph Correia is married to his wife, Andrea.

Joseph is retired. He previously served in the US Navy for 20 years.

Joseph Correia (Holly Ridge Town Council, North Carolina ...

Joseph's campaign for Holly Ridge Town Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

Supports developing Holly Ridge into a tourist destination.

Supports "smart growth and responsible fiscal care resulting in no tax increases."

- Supports developing Holly Ridge into a tourist destination.
- Supports "smart growth and responsible fiscal care resulting in no tax increases."

Supports increasing citizen participation in public services through committees and workshops.

- Supports increasing citizen participation in public services through committees and workshops.

Supports improving underdeveloped land and buildings within current town limits.

Opposes adding new land to Holly Ridge citing concern over infrastructure, utilities, and public safety.

- Supports improving underdeveloped land and buildings within current town limits.
- Opposes adding new land to Holly Ridge citing concern over infrastructure, utilities, and public safety.

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

Joseph Correia

- Supports improving underdeveloped land and buildings within current town limits.

 Rena is a Human Resources Manager at J & J Snack Foods HandHelds Corp.


Rena J. Bragg (Holly Ridge Town Council, North Carolina ...

Rena previously served on the Holly Ridge Town Council and as mayor. She ran for re-election to the council in 2023 but did not win. 

As of September 4, 2025, Rena J. Bragg did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I fully support term limits if proposed. This would help ensure the Board and Town does not become stagnant."

- Said, "I fully support term limits if proposed. This would help ensure the Board and Town does not become stagnant."

Supports the construction of multi-use paths to connect residential areas, the Island area, recreation facilities, and the Industrial Park.

Supports building walking and biking paths to connect residential areas, the Island area, recreation facilities, and the Industrial Park.

- Supports building walking and biking paths to connect residential areas, the Island area, recreation facilities, and the Industrial Park.

Rena J. Bragg

Rena previously served on the Holly Ridge Town Council. She ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 