Board of Commissioners

Mission Statement

The mission of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners is to enhance the future, health, safety, and quality of life in our County by ensuring the delivery of superior services to all residents through courteous customer services, provided in a cost-effective and compassionate manner.

Adopted on February 28, 2003

Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners generally meets on the third Monday of every month unless otherwise noted. The Board may hold a Special Called or Emergency meetings to conduct business outside of the normal regular schedule. These meetings are advertised in accordance with open meetings rules. Please check the calendar regularly for updates to the meeting schedule.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Members

The Board of Commissioners consists of seven members elected for staggered, four year terms. Each commissioner is elected countywide, but must reside within the boundaries of one of six districts. One commissioner is elected from each district, with the exception of District 3, which elects two members to the Board. View the district GIS app to find what district your address falls within.

Commissioner Farrington Photo.May 2021

Jimmy Farrington

Chairman
District 4

Email Jimmy Farrington
Phone: (252) 723-0002
Term Expires: 2024

Address
PO Box 4923
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Commissioner Mansfield Photo.May 2021

Mark Mansfield

Vice-Chairman
District 3

Email Mark Mansfield
Phone: (252) 342-5568
Term Expires: 2026

Address
PO Box 1681
Morehead City, NC 28557

Commissioner Cavanaugh Photo.May 2021

Bob Cavanaugh

Commissioner
District 3

Email Bob Cavanaugh
Phone: (252) 241-6420
Term Expires: 2024

Address
187 Ocean Drive
Newport, NC 28570

Commissioner Chadwick Photo.May 2021

Chris Chadwick

Commissioner
District 6

Email Chris Chadwick
Phone: (252) 725-0820
Term Expires: 2026

Address
500 Stacy Loop Road
Stacy, NC 28581

Commissioner David Quinn

David Quinn

Commissioner
District 1

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Phone: (252) 723-1131
Term Expires: 2026

Address
387 Live Oak Road
Newport, NC 28570

Commissioner Shinn Photo.May 2021

Chuck Shinn

Commissioner
District 2

Email Chuck Shinn
Phone: (252) 503-3283
Term Expires: 2026

Address
357 Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570Commissioner Wheatly Photo.May 2021

Ed Wheatly

Commissioner
District 5

Email Ed Wheatly
Phone: (252) 241-8626
Term Expires: 2024

Address
156 Howland Parkway
Beaufort, NC 28516

Contact Us

  1. Tommy Burns

    County Manager
    Email

    Lori Roberson Turner

    Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
    Email

    Physical Address
    County Administration Building
    210 Turner Street
    Beaufort, NC 28516

    Mailing Address
    County Manager's Office
    302 Courthouse Square
    Beaufort, NC 28516

    Phone: 252-728-8450

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