Summary
The Board wants the General Assembly to move New Bern's elections to 2030 as a single nonpartisan plurality vote, saving roughly $90,000 and sharing county election costs — the current Board's terms would stretch to five years.
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves roughly $90,000 per election cycle by sharing county election costs.
Taxpayers save money; candidates avoid expensive runoffs.
Voters lose the runoff option that lets a majority coalesce behind a winner.
Mentions & discussions (2)
New Bern seeks state approval to change election cycle
New Bern seeks state approval to change election cycle New Bern Sun Journal
Board of Aldermen - Mar 10, 2026
The Board wants the General Assembly to move New Bern's elections to 2030 as a single nonpartisan plurality vote, saving roughly $90,000 and sharing county election costs — the current Board's terms would stretch to five years.
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