Hello.

I’m Jay Wootten.

I want to serve Emerald Isle as a Town Commissioner. I made EI my home in 1999 and I am dedicated to protecting and preserving the qualities that make this island so great.

Small Town, Small Town Government

As a veteran of our country’s Navy with 25 years of hands on experience with government contracts, proposals, budgets, and solution delivery, I have an extremely thorough perspective into the best of public service and the worst of big government bureaucracy.

The key takeaway is clear: it is in Emerald Isle’s best interest to maintain the smallest, most efficient government possible while meeting taxpayer needs.

CORE EXPERTISE

Budget Management

Government Compliance & Regulations

Financial Planning

Contract Management

Responsible Governance

Business Financials

GOALS

Establish effective communication channels.

Practice fiscal responsibility.

I want to meet with the new Board as quickly as possible to establish effective communications channels to capture taxpayers’ priorities.

I want to work with the Board and the talented town staff to prioritize our financial commitments.

Clean up the beach.

I want to explore cost effective ways to get trash cans back on the beach to reduce litter on the shore and in the water.