11/01/2025
Editorial | Wrightsville Beach News
WBN Staff Endorsement:
Hank Miller for Alderman
Wrightsville Beach stands at a crossroads where tradition meets the pressures of growth. The challenges of beach renourishment, tourism management, and infrastructure demand leadership grounded in both experience and vision.
Tradition is an important operative word. Our community is intertwined with the family lives of multiple generations of both residents and returning vacationing families.
Among the five candidates seeking the two open alderman seats, Hank Miller clearly offers both.
His twelve years of service on the Board of Aldermen, coupled with his earlier Planning Board experience and participation including chairmanship on multiple regional boards,(WMPO, UNCW, CPFUA) demonstrate a deep understanding of the town’s workings and its relationship with county and state partners. Simply, our local issues and challenges have strong regional context.
Miller’s record shows an ability to balance the needs of residents with the economic vitality brought by visitors. As Wrightsville Beach continues to navigate traffic concerns, beach maintenance, major infrastructure projects bridges/ bulkheads and the impacts of tourism, steady leadership will be essential.
The Wrightsville Beach News Editorial Staff believes Hank Miller’s proven record and commitment to thoughtful governance make him the best choice to continue serving this community.
Re-election of Hank Miller is imperative for our communities future.
Thank you for reading. WBN