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Chadwick Bryan Howard
Office history
Chadwick Bryan Howard is the incumbent Republican commissioner for Craven County Board of Commissioners District 6, having been elected in the November 2022 general election and seeking re‑election in 2026 [1][4]. As a county commissioner he participates in setting local policy, adopting the county budget, and representing District 6 residents on a range of regional boards and committees.
Howard is a North Carolina native who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in history from Western Illinois University [4]. While at the University of Illinois he held several leadership positions, including Student Body President, Student Senator, and a seat on the Board of Trustees [4].
Before entering elected office, Howard spent eleven years teaching at Tucker Creek Middle School, where he also coached golf, wrestling, and track & field [4]. He later transitioned to a district‑wide role as Curriculum Specialist and Instructional Technology Facilitator at Newport Middle School, focusing on integrating technology into classroom instruction [4].
Since taking office, Commissioner Howard has been appointed to several collaborative bodies that influence regional development and services: the Down East Regional Planning Organization, the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, the Havelock City Library Board, and the Realize U 252 education initiative [4]. In 2023 he joined a Craven County delegation to the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., advocating for county priorities at the federal level [12].
Howard’s campaign materials list his email address as chadwickbhoward@gmail.com, indicating an open line of communication with constituents [1]. No phone number is provided in the available public sources.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Howard”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Howard”.