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HOFFLER
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PAIGNS, SERVICE: First political
campaign
■ CIVIL/COMMUNITY AF
FILIATIONS: Vice- Commander-
American Legion Post 362, active
member of Perquimans County
NAACP, member of the Town of
Hertford ABC board.
JONES
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Vice Chair - Perquimans County
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council,
Social Services Board, Recreation
Advisory Board, Perquimans County
Teacher of the Year Committee
■ FAMILY: Single, no children.
“Folks know me, they know what I
stand for, and they know that I take
a lot of pride in our board of com
missioners as a whole. As the vice
chairman of the board, I know that
I have my seat by the will of the
people. People have sat in it before
me, and many more will sit in it
after me. So I think it’s important
to be mindful that the decisions
we make now will impact future
boards. Four years ago I came onto
a board that was widely known
for two things: the conservative
way in which it spent the taxpay
ers' money, and a professional,
collegial atmosphere that got
things done. During my tenure, I’ve
worked closely with my fellow com
missioners and county manager,
and developed close relationships
with them, to see that those two
accomplishments have continued,
and I’m very proud of that. We’ve
managed the taxpayers’ money
well, and our tax rate remains the
lowest in the region.
“As for the future, census data
shows us that our County is going
to get progressively older. Our
senior population is going to
increase substantially over the next
20-30 years, and I think our priori
ties as far as expenditures have to
reflect that. Whether it's with EMS
services, our senior center, or ex
tension programs, I think we have
to do more to address the needs
of our growing senior population.
Aside from that, I intend to make
sure that our board continues to be
one that our citizens can be proud
of, and one that ensures that the
county provides the best services
at the lowest cost to the taxpayer."
■ FAMILY: Married to Judie Felton
Hoffler. Together they have four
children and six grandchildren.
“I am running for county commis
sioner to give all of the people in
Perquimans County a voice in their
government. While campaigning
throughout the county, I was sur
prised to learn how many citizens
who were not even aware that the
board of commissioners even exists
and the impact it has on their lives.
“I hope to bring jobs to Perquimans
County and infuse some new blood
into the system. Perquimans Coun
ty is still run by the ‘good ole boy’
network that was in place when I
was raised here in the 1950’s. I
hope to instill trust between the
citizens and the board, which pres
ently is not the case.”
WOODARD
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Pharmaceutical Society, deacon
Hertford Baptist Church.
■ FAMILY: Father- E.C. Woodard,
Mother Helen “WooWoo" Woodard,
Wife- Harriette Woodard; Daughter
Dabney Scaff (husband Derek
Scaff), grandchildren Nathan, Eby
Anne. Son: Drew Woodard (wife
Heather), grandchildren Mary
Charles, Matthew Morgan. Son:
Rob (wife Ashley), grandchildren
Thad, Tilsyri and Thomas.
“As a life-long resident of Per
quimans County, I would like to
preserve and protect our county's
integrity and heritage while moving
forward to the future. We can em
brace progress without sacrificing
our identity, traditions and culture.
“We can embrace progress without
sacrificing our identity, traditions
and culture. I am running to be
an advocate for the people of
Perquimans County and to always
listen to their concerns. My ulti
mate goal is to provide a healthy,
thriving county for our children and
grandchildren."
LENNON
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■ FAMILY: Married for 12 years
to Stephenie Jones Lennon, three
daughters: Julie-9, and twins Anna
and Taylor-6
“I decided to run for Perquimans
county commissioner at the
request and suggestion of several
county citizens. I hope to bring a
fresh perspective to the board re
garding the way the county handles
legislative business, communica
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