Charles J. Gray

Charles J. Gray's campaign for Currituck County Commissioner, District 5 is his first entry into politics.

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As of January 2, 2026, Charles J. Gray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Charles J. Gray has served in the Military Sealift Command, supporting all branches of the armed forces. 

Supports slowing the pace of large-scale development.

Wants "responsible growth of local businesses to increase competition and create jobs."

- Supports slowing the pace of large-scale development.
- Wants "responsible growth of local businesses to increase competition and create jobs."

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Charles J. Gray did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in "supporting and strengthening" the Sheriff's Office and fire departments.

- Believes in "supporting and strengthening" the Sheriff's Office and fire departments.

Public Safety

Believes that the infrastructure, including roads, drainage, septic, sewage, and water systems needs to be updated."

- Believes that the infrastructure, including roads, drainage, septic, sewage, and water systems needs to be updated."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Steve Hedrick

Steve Hedrick lives in Moyock, North Carolina.

Steve Hedrick lives in Moyock, North Carolina, with his wife.

Steve served in the Navy and is a realtor.

Steve is currently a member of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners.

Steve is currently a member of the Currituck County Planning Board.

- Supports growth that is "is intentional, fiscally responsible, and aligned with the values that make Currituck home."
- Seeks to oppose "unnecessary tax increases," evaluate long-term costs before approving projects, and "demand accountability" in county spending.

- Believes in ensuring emergency preparedness for storms and flooding.
- Wants to retain "qualified first responders through fair pay and support."

As of January 2, 2026, Steve Hedrick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Supports expanding water and sewer "where appropriate."
- Believes in planning infrastructure before approving new development.

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Planning Board - May 13, 2025

Supports growth that is "is intentional, fiscally responsible, and aligned with the values that make Currituck home."

Seeks to oppose "unnecessary tax increases," evaluate long-term costs before approving projects, and "demand accountability" in county spending.

Believes in ensuring emergency preparedness for storms and flooding.

Wants to retain "qualified first responders through fair pay and support."

As a Planning Board member, voted to approve a text amendment that would allow for the construction of a new convenience store in the county.

Supports expanding water and sewer "where appropriate."

Believes in planning infrastructure before approving new development.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.