Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

Shallotte, N.C. election results

Board of Aldermen

Two seats

Jimmy Bellamy | 427

Larry Harrelson, (i) | 354

Michael Pease | 262

Write-in | 6

What it means | Council candidates have said the town must work to keep its position as the retail center for southwestern Brunswick County.

Mayor

Buddy Kelly | 389

John Kinlaw | 191

What it means | Both mayoral candidates had said they hope to avoid raising taxes, but said there may be situations where it is necessary.

What they said | "It tells me I must have been doing something right for the 10 years I've been on the board [of aldermen]. I hope I live up to voters' expectations." - Buddy Kelly, newly-elected Shallotte mayor