The nastiest campaign I can remember in my little island's history is now over and the mayor and three commissioners retained their seats. The fight came down to basically developers vs. those opposing "urban sprawl" and the latter won. For now it would appear that the town's people wish to slow down the rapid pace of growth on this tiny island. John Wilson is still mayor, and commissioners Farrow and Etheridge will be returning to their seats. The top vote getter, Ms. Dell Collins' seat will be filled by appointment by the board, due to the untimely death of Ms. Collins just this past Thursday.
In other towns, major upsets occurred. Kitty Hawk now has a new mayor and new councilmen. Cliff Perry is the new mayor, and Richard Reid and Gary Perry are new councilmen.
Kill Devil Hills' incumbant mayor Sherry Rollason was ousted by newcomer Chuck Ball.
Nags Head will see Renee Cahoon return to the mayoral seat.
Southern Shores new mayor will be Don Smith and new councilman will be Brian McDonald.
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