Position/philosophy statement
AS YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, I WOULD CONTINUE TO SEEK OUT OUR COUNTY’S WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND SMALL BUSINESSES. LISTEN, CAREFULLY AND THOUGHTFULLY. THEN, WITH SEASONED JUDGEMENT AND DEMONSTRATED COURAGE, LEAD.
Current Occupation
Retired farmer and U.S. financial investigator (Washington DC)
Age (optional)
81
Campaign Phone
703-405-3597
* President, Morehead City Historical Society
* Past Chaplain, Carteret County Military Order of the Purple Heart
* Past Commodore, Cape Lookout Yacht Club
* President, Carteret County Senior Democrats and Friends
* Experienced, successful political-policy advocate. "They said it could not be done." But in 2025, I led the way: To achieve a long-sought transparency of our Morehead City Council, with expertise, tenacity, and a long-proven people-uniting skill, as a citizen I found a way to lead the Council to a financially sound path of Council-meeting video-recordings. Today, that program is a resounding success.
The insufficiency of the current County Commission to adequately address the people’s concerns: The opportunities – and challenges – of the coming of I-42; the lack of affordable housing; better-paying jobs; rising sea water; and way-too-high taxes.
* Focus on achieving the best public schools in North Carolina. (With public, tax-payer dollars, public schools come first.)
* To compete for the best teachers for our children, ensure a robust, Carteret County ‘Supplemental Funds for Teacher Compensation’ advantage.
* Keep partisan politics out of our school policy.
* Better accountability to the people for fiscal restraint and prudent spending. Operate within a sustainable budget.
* Take competitive advantage of the presence of our ideally-located airport. As does Kinston, NC, light industry, such as aerospace-fabricating of military equipment, aircraft and drones. Higher-paying jobs that facilitate supporting commerce and additional higher education.
* Affordable housing. Support additional tax-credit and grant opportunities for builders of affordable housing.
* Support the idea of Carteret Community College awarding BA and BS degrees. Serving to keep our students local while in college for 4 years. Preparing them for better paying jobs that further our local economy.
* Demonstrate to our tax-payers the never-ending need to better fund our already excellent Department of Social Services.
* Coordinate our many charitable Carteret County non-profit organizations to a more effective force for the local human good.
On the November 3, 2026, Carteret County, NC Ballot, there are many, 11, elected offices specific to serve Carteret County.
Your vote for Chris Monteleon for Carteret County Board of Commissioners is the only vote on our Ballot for political balance in your, our, County government.
My Carteret County Republican Party friends have done an excellent job of presenting their 11 Republicans.
I am the only non-Republican, a fiscal-conservative Democrat, running for any of the 11 Carteret County specific offices.
My promise to you, to us "Cartericans," Democrat, Libertarian, Unaffiliated, and old-school Republicans: When elected with your important vote, I shall bring to the Carteret County Commission a balance, a political unifying presence. Sorely needed in these trying times of excessive government partisanship.
Position/philosophy statement
County Commissioner/ As a county commissioner, I believe in responsible growth that preserves our local heritage while embracing opportunity. I stand for transparency, supporting our schools, ensuring public safety, and providing quality health care.
Current Occupation
Real Estate Broker Remax Ocean Properties
Age (optional)
58
Campaign Phone
252-342-0802
I have spent years in law enforcement with the Carteret County Sheriffs Office followed by service with the Marine Fisheries, giving me firsthand knowledge of public safety, natural recourses and how county government works. I have built a career in real estate with Remax Ocean Properties which gives me insight into property values, responsible growth, housing needs and the local economy.
In addition, my time as a professional umpire and a collegiate baseball umpire demonstrates fairness, decision making under pressure and the ability to listen and lead with integrity.
1-Managing Growth and Development
2-Schools and Workforce Pipeline
3-Health Care and Rural Health Access
4-Public Safety and Law Enforcement Resources
5-Property Taxes and Responsible Budgeting
Provide stable, responsible funding. Invest in safe and modern school facilities. Commissioners can improve education outcomes by ensuring schools are safe and secure. Building are well maintained. Classrooms are modern and functional. Growth is planned for before overcrowding becomes a problem.
To grow our local economy. we need to support small businesses, invest in workforce development, maintain a competitive tax environment and make smart infrastructure investments. My goal is to create opportunities for families to live, work and succeed right here in our county.
Improving social services starts with strong partnerships and supporting the professional who serve vulnerable families every day. As a commissioner, I want to make sure our social services system is efficient, compassionate, and accountable to the taxpayers who fund it.
I know this county, I've served this county, and I care deeply about its future as 4 of 5 of my kids have returned here to call this home as well. My background in law enforcement. real estate, and public service has taught me how to listen, make fair decisions and work with people to solve problems. I want to help Carteret County grow responsibly while protecting the quality of life that makes this place home. I will greatly appreciate your support for county commissioner.
