Harris of Buxton announces as write-in for open Dare Soil and Water race

Hatteras Island resident Brian Harris recently announced his intention to run as a candidate for the Dare Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor race in the 2024 General Election.

Currently, there is no one running for the elected board member position, which makes it the only contest on the Dare County ballot with no listed candidates to choose from.

As such, voters will need to write in Brian Harris’ name to cast a vote.

The Dare Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor serves on a five-member board that provides citizen overview and direction for the Dare Soil and Water Conservation District. The board includes both elected officials and members appointed by the current board, with final approval given by the state’s Soil & Water Conservation Commission.

The mission of the Dare County Soil & Water Conservation District is to protect and enhance soil and water quality. The district works closely with county, state and federal entities in a non-regulatory capacity in order to carry out a comprehensive conservation program that protects and improves the county’s natural resources.

This partnership addresses problems in Dare County such as soil erosion, flood damage, and water quality issues.

Harris currently serves as a board member for the new-in-2024 Buxton Civic Association (BCA) and says it was his ongoing work with the BCA to remediate a closed and contaminated section of Buxton Beach that inspired him to run.

“I’m not doing this to solely help Buxton, but the past seven months have shed a lot of light on some major issues on Hatteras Island and a lack of commitment to the unincorporated towns of Dare County,” said Harris.

“I’m looking forward to meeting the other members of the board and improving aspects of soil and water across Dare, and not just Hatteras Island. We [the BCA] have dealt with tons of red tape on federal and state levels, and we managed to do that in a respectable way that led to discussion with multiple federal, state, and local leaders.

“I really appreciate all the help and insight from Dare County, and look forward to keeping  Dare County the incredible place it is to raise a family.”

Early voting at three Outer Banks locations for the 2024 General Election begins on Thursday, October 17, 2024, and continues through Saturday, November 2, 2024.

The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.