Ward 3 Alderman· Ward 3: 2025-2029 term. NC seat convention: first Monday in December (G.S.); elected Nov 2025 (ward/mayor), 4-year term ends first Monday of Dec 2029 = 2029-12-03. Sworn in Dec 9 2025 (newbernnow.com coverage). Start = first Monday Dec 2025; earlier Ward 3 service from 2022 (start unconfirmed).
Robert "Bobby" Aster
New Bern, NC
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- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 13:08
- Avg per meeting
- 13:08
- Segments
- 165
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Top issues during term (14)(Public Safety)
Johnson Street streetlights
Installation and electric costs for the new lights, not specified.
Demolition by neglect enforcement
Enforcement actions and deferred maintenance on these buildings can cost owners significantly, and neglected structures can drag down surrounding property values.
Demolition by neglect and enforcement cases
Enforcement and litigation can carry costs for owners; no direct city spending is itemized.
Feral Cat Management
Not quantified; the city has only 1.5 Animal Control Officers.
Additional Street Lights on Pasteur, Cypress, and North Cool Streets
Installation and ongoing lighting costs would fall to the city.
Highway safety grants for police
$50,000 in grants with no local match required.
Communication with redevelopment-area residents
A small budget for marketing materials (cards, one-sheets) may be added under the ~$3,400 supplies line.
Blue Water Rise Streets, Safety, and Theft Concerns
Maintenance costs shift to the city; lighting/traffic work already budgeted.
Open Burning Permits for Land Clearing
Developers warn a ban would raise housing construction costs.
Real-time crime center not funded; PD budget scrutiny
The $62,000 crime center request was left out of the recommended budget.
Fire Mutual Aid with MCAS Cherry Point
Regional narcotics and violent crime task force
2814 Oakland Avenue demolition
About $9,243 plus asbestos abatement, though demolition funds are currently depleted.
Life-safety second exit at 206 Middle Street
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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