New Hanover RLC

Out of Touch Wilmington City Council Approves $70 Million Financing for Purchase of Thermo Fisher Campus

A 1.5 cent per dollar increase in the local sales tax will pay for the unneeded luxury office space

Wilmington - The Wilmington City Council approved $70 million in financing on Tuesday night (4/18/2023) to purchase the downtown Thermo Fisher campus. The agreement would impose a 1.5 cent per dollar increase on the local sales tax to complete the building puirchase. The vote was unanimous, with Republicans Luke Waddell, Charlie Rivenbark, and Neil Anderson all voting for the building fiancaing and the sales tax increase.

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Newly elected New Hanover County Board of Education members hopeful for positive change in the near future

Along with our endorsed candidate, Melissa Mason, all of the Republican candidates won a spot of the New Hanover County Board of Education. The New Hanover RLC congratulates all the winning candidates, while being particularly thrilled with the results for Melissa.

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Incumbent McMahon voted to fourth full term as New Hanover Sheriff

Unfortunately, Matt Rhodes, the New Hanover RLC's endorsed candidate for Sheriff, came up short in his election race. We appreciate Matt's hard work on the campaign trail and his dedication to the Constitution and our liberties.

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Republican Chesser unseats Gailliard in state House District 25 race

Allen Chesser is the Chair of the North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus. He recently was elected to the NC House from District 25, with an upset of incumbent Democrat James Gailliard.

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Red Wave Fizzle

How the Unprincipled Republican Establishment Failed Us

In the House, Republicans may be able to get the majority back, but the
margin will be extremely thin compared to what was anticipated. In short, the Red Wave has evaporated into the Red Fizzle. But why?

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