Republican Shayne Frey faces Democrat Tim Zizack in the race for the Pender County Board of Commissioners District 1 seat.
In-person early voting begins on Oct. 15 and ends on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Oct. 20, and those must be returned to the local board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Shayne Frey did not respond to multiple requests to participate from the StarNews. Zizack's responses have been lightly edited for grammar, style and length.
Tim Zizack
- Age: Did not answer
- Occupation: Domestic Commercial Business Management
- Education: B.A.
- Political experience: Two terms on Board of Commissioners, Mayor pro tempore, Board of Adjustment
- Political affiliation: Democrat
What are the top issues facing the county?
Zizack: The future of Pender County, ensuring our Board of Education has the funding it
needs for our children, and that we have sustainable, infrastructure-funded planning.
What goals do you have for the county?
Zizack: Affordable quality of life. Maximizing financial efficiency with cost optimization. Temporary 12 month freeze on Data Centers with county staff developed land-use plan.
Why are you the best candidate for this position?
Zizack: Experience is knowledge. Eight years elected Municipal Board Member, Collaborating Budget Efficiency. Honest Transparency and Communication. Successful senior business management.
What is the biggest infrastructure need in Pender County?
Zizack: Fully-funded schools, clean water, supported law enforcement, preserving and expanding green spaces and third spaces.
How should Pender County balance growth and development with the need for more infrastructure and government services?
Zizack: Public collaboration and a funded, phased plan developed with state agencies that is reviewed semiannually. We should also earmark a restricted revenue channel—other than property tax—that grows alongside our population.
How will you work to improve public trust in Pender County’s local government?
Zizack: Honest transparency. Positive community engagement. Dedicated office time to meet . Monthly Coffee with the Commissioner. Find me on Facebook: "Tim Z for Pender County Commissioner."
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Meet the candidates for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 1
