Kerri McCullough (Oak Island Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

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Kerri McCullough

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Oak Island Town Council

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Gardner Webb University

Graduate

Appalachian State University

Personal

Profession

Management

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Kerri McCullough ran for election to the Oak Island Town Council in North Carolina. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

McCullough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kerri McCullough provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 11, 2025:

• Birth date: July 29, 1960
• High school: Bandys High School
• Bachelor's: Gardner Webb University
• Graduate: Appalachian State University
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Management
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Vision for the Future, Voice for All

Elections

General election

General election for Oak Island Town Council (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Oak Island Town Council on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tommy Brown (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Chasey Bynum (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Chip Frazier (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kerri McCullough (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Reece Simmons (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Scott Stephenson (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a native North Carolinian who grew up in Catawba County north of Charlotte. I have a BS in Business Management from Gardner Web University and a Masters Degree in Business from Appalachian State University. My professional career was in financial & risk management working for large multinational companies in several industries. I am married for nearly 30 years to Ed and am proud parent of multiple Pupkids. I am recently retired which will allow me to invest my time now serving my community which we have called home since 2014. If elected, I would bring experience and commitment as I have served on multiple advisory Boards and Committees; recently was part of the Steering Committee for the update of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. I attended the Citizens Academy to understand and appreciate Town Operations. In these roles, I have developed relationships with Town Staff and hopefully have shown them we can work together positively and constructively for the benefit of our Community. As well I have proven myself to work hard on important issues such as improvements in our Unified Development Ordinance. I am running for office to restore trust, bring transparency and help ensure decisions are made with care - not politics. I believe in listening, learning and leading with purpose. My background is in community service and have a passion for leaving things better than I found them. I will protect what matters most to all and shape a future we can be proud of.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Conservation of our Key Resources Our environment has critical ecological considerations. We must support plans for shore protections that are sustainable and balanced. This could mean different approaches than in the past in order to strengthen resilience to coastal hazards. We must be thoughtful in how we manage to protect our waterways, wetlands and our tree canopy. Our Stormwater mitigation plans continue to evolve and that should continue. There are reasonable approaches to conservation that work for nature and our Town.
• Proportional, Suitable, Sustainable Growth. We must stay informed and advocate for our position with NC Legislature when their legislation is not in the best interests of our community. I fully support the updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Streetscape elements which will provide improvements to our commercial district over time. Also we should finalize an Economic Development strategy to bring suitable new businesses to our Town to diversify the Tax Base. We must be more diligent in public safety with improvements for pedestrians so that our community can become "walkable." As our population continues to grow; we must work with NCDOT and push for improved emergency evacuation plans and create storm shelters.
• My strength lies in shaping environments — physical and civic — where people feel heard, where beauty and function coexist, and where good ideas become lasting outcomes. I’m not afraid to evolve, to admit when something can be improved, or to make decisions that serve the greater good. What sets me apart is a deep commitment to authenticity over ego, to vision over noise, and to actions that reflect integrity — not just ambition. I care deeply about people, process, and progress, and I believe leadership is not about control — it’s about stewardship. My work reflects who I am: someone who builds, restores, and uplifts — with clarity, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to the community I serve.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal responsibility, Inclusive and Collaborative Governance, Integrity and Commitment to the Law in all circumstances.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Integrity and Commitment to the Common Good.

What legacy would you like to leave?

In anything I am part of, it is my goal to leave whatever team, project, goal with an outcome that is beneficial. My participation should leave whatever I touch as better than I found it.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

A Candidate with experience in various local boards, committees and demonstrated ability to always collaborate with the best interests of the total community in mind.

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