Putting Our Citizens FIRST!
Putting Our Citizens FIRST!
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I'm a United States Marine, and I took an oath to defend the Constitution. As your commissioner, I've asked one question of every decision: how does this benefit the citizens of Havelock? That question has guided me as I fought tax and utility increases, helped close six shops selling illegal paraphernalia, and stood up for our privacy.
As your Mayor, I'll protect your hard-earned money, keep our children and neighborhoods safe, and build an economy where local families, small businesses, and new investment thrive. Together, on Tuesday, November 3rd, join me in building a team that puts Havelock citizens first.
A NEW VISION FOR OUR CITY
Keep Taxes & Utilities LOW!
Get Drugs Off the Streets
Grow Our Local Economy
Fully Fund Animal Control
De-Flock Havelock
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Keep Taxes & Utilities LOW!
Keep Taxes & Utilities LOW!
Life is expensive. Everyday items like groceries and gas keep going up. We can't afford to have a city that will keep raising our taxes and raising your utility bill. We have had enough!!
As your city commissioner, that is why I have fought day in and day out to keep rates low. I've helped shoot down a 4-cent tax increase and bring it down to only a single penny. I've voted against tax increases on our budget and work to ensure that our city is able to remain as affordable as possible for our everyday citizens, especially those on a fixed income.
Havelock citizens can't afford higher taxes or increased utility rates. It is time we have a mayor who will fight to keep our rates LOW!
Keep Drugs Off the Streets
Keep Drugs Off the Streets
Public safety is always a top concern for all of us. We want our children to have a safe place to live, play, and learn.
That's why, as your city commissioner, I have worked with local law enforcement and helped pass an ordinance that helped shut down illegal, criminal drug trafficking happening in our community. Already, six stores selling illegal paraphernalia have been shut down.
As your Mayor, I will continue to work to ensure that our children and our citizens have a safe place where they can live, work, and play. This is just the beginning of what needs to be a larger community effort to make our city a safer place to live for all of us.
Grow Our Local Economy
Grow Our Local Economy
Havelock has real potential, but too many storefronts sit empty and too many small businesses are struggling. As Mayor, I'll put a practical plan in place to change that, and I'll bring everyone to the table: property owners, business owners, the Chamber of Commerce, Craven County, MCAS Cherry Point, and local workforce and education partners.
My four priorities:
Fill vacant buildings. I'll talk directly with property owners to find out what's holding them back, promote available spaces, and recruit businesses that fit Havelock.
Back the small businesses already here. They've put their money and time into this city. City government should make it easier for them to operate and grow.
Build on our military connection. MCAS Cherry Point and Fleet Readiness Center East are major assets. I'll strengthen military-civilian partnerships and work to attract aviation, defense, and logistics businesses.
Partner regionally. Havelock will take an active role in Craven County's workforce, site development, and marketing efforts.
We also need to market our strengths with consistency: U.S. 70 and NC 101 access, nearby New Bern and Morehead City, outdoor recreation, and a strong military community.
A Town Center. The former Fort Macon Housing next to Walter B. Jones Park could be the start of one: a place to park once and walk to eateries, small shops, and a farmers' or flea market, with a food truck area where trucks can operate without generators and restock at the market.
Fully Fund Animal Control
Fully Fund Animal Control
Animal Control is not just a county challenge — it is a Havelock challenge. These are our neighborhoods, our families, our pets, and our public safety. Turning Animal Control back over to the county just to save a few pennies may sound simple, but it would come with real consequences. The county’s Animal Control office is located at the Sheriff’s Complex on Clarks Road, all the way on the other side of the county. If someone in Havelock needs help, the wait could easily be 45 to 60 minutes — and that is only if county officers are not already tied up on another call else where. When there is an aggressive animal, a loose dog, an injured pet, or a serious concern in a neighborhood, our citizens should not have to wait that long for help.
We also need to remember the people who do this work. If Havelock gives up Animal Control, we are talking about putting four employees out of work — one full-time officer and three part-time officers. I am not willing to turn my back on them, and I am not willing to turn my back on the citizens who count on this service. Animal Control is one of the last shared services between the city and county, but that does not mean we should simply give it away without thinking through the impact on response times, jobs, and public safety are paramount.
Yes, eliminating the city service may reduce the city tax rate for that one year, but that does not mean the cost disappears. If the county takes it over, the expense may simply show up somewhere else — possibly through county taxes. The only way I would support transferring this service is if there were a clear agreement with the county to take it over, hire our current Animal Control employees, and make sure Havelock residents still receive timely, dependable service. Until that kind of agreement exists, I believe keeping Animal Control local is the responsible thing to do.
De-Flock Havelock!
De-Flock Havelock!
As a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, I swore an oath to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. Our Constitution includes a right to privacy. Flock cameras are a clear and obscene violation of our rights. As your Mayor, I will fight to ban these types of camera's from our city. They are a violation of our rights and national security risk. We must DE-FLOCK HAVELOCK!
IT'S YOUR FUTURE
VOTE FOR IT!
IT'S YOUR FUTURE
VOTE FOR IT!
This November 3rd, Havelock will have a choice between more of the same or a new vision to make our city better. Don't sit on the sidelines. Go vote and fight for Havelock's future!
Mark Larkin is a retired United States Marine. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of War or the United States Marine Corps.
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