2022 New Bern Voter Guide

New Bern voters: make your voice heard in this year’s election for Mayor & Board of Aldermen!

WHAT DOES THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN DO?

The Mayor and the other members of the New Bern Board of Aldermen make a wide range of decisions affecting your life. The Board sets policies and priorities and oversees the many functions of local government, including:

• The Police & Fire Departments
• Economic & Community Development
• Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
• Tax Rates & the City Budget
• Streets, Sidewalks & Road Repair
• Historic Preservation

• Zoning & Building Code Enforcement
• Affordable Housing
• Recreation, Parks & Arts Programs
• Water & Waste Disposal
• City Govt. Employee Wages & Benefits
• Appointments to Boards & Committees

Members of the New Bern Board of Aldermen are elected in nonpartisan races. The Mayor is elected citywide, while the other six members are elected from wards. Click here to find out which ward you live in.

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Questions about New Bern’s election?

Contact the Craven County Board of Elections at (252) 636-6610.