Government

The Ayden Governing Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm in the District Courtroom, second floor of Town Hall (4144 West Ave.)  Special Called Meetings are held from time to time and will be announced on the front page of the website, as well as posted on the front door of the Ayden Town Hall. To contact the Town Manager’s office, please call (252) 481-5826.

Apply for Board Vacancy

The Town of Ayden Governing Board appoints members to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment, Library Board, and Arts & Recreation Commission.

The Planning Board performs studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the town and its environs, formulates and recommends to the Board of Commissioners the adoption and amendment to the land use plan and other plans as necessary, initiates proposals for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance based upon the findings and recommendations delivered in such studies and adopted plans, determines whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and requirements of the adopted land use plan for growth and improvement of the town and perform any other related duties that the Board of Commissioners may direct per NCGS 160D-301. The Board membership includes:

• Jerry Cox, Chair (Term expires Oct 2028)
• Sarah Coltrain, Vice Chair (Term expires Oct 2027)
• Tony Dail (Term expires Feb 2027)
• Michael Harris (Term expires Nov 2027)
• Doris Conner (Term expires Aug 2028)
• Eric Walls (Term expires Mar 2029)
• Billy Merrill (Term expires Dec 2027)
• Alternate Vacancies: City Limit & ETJ

The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of administrative decisions where it is alleged by the appellant that there is error in any order, requirement, permit, decision, determination, or refusal made by the Administrator in the carrying out or enforcement of any provision of this ordinance. The Board membership currently includes the same members as shown for the Planning Board.

The Library Board serves to be an advocate for Ayden Library within the community and to serve as a representative of the community for the library board. They help establish and implement programs, policies, and regulations for the library. The Board membership includes:

• Margot Neverett, Chair
• Meredith Amador
• Sharon Sherwood
• Tronette Greene
• Michael Huffman
• David Webb

The purpose of the Ayden Arts & Recreation Commission is to advise the Recreation Director on parks and recreation issues. The Commission investigates and determines the needs, interests, and goals of the community for recreation and facilities and programs and make recommendations to the Recreation Director. The Commission membership includes:

• Annette Harris, Vice Chair (Term expires Jan 2028)
• Hunter Cannon (Term expires Jan 2028)
• Cherry Stokes (Term expires Jan 2026)
• Robin Whitten (Term expires Jan 2028)
• Elizabeth Pate (Term expires Jan 2028)
• Reginald Cannon, Alternative Representative (Term expires Jan 2027)
• Erin Kessel, ETJ Representative (Term expires Jan 2028)

If you would like to apply for a vacancy on one of our Town Boards (Planning Board/Board of Adjustment, Library Board or Arts & Recreation Commission), please fill out the application linked below and return to Jeremy Crawford, Town Clerk, at the Town Hall. Or Mail to 4144 West Avenue, Ayden, NC 28513.

Board Application

Town Meetings

Ayden welcomes all residents’ input through our monthly public meetings. See below for more information about our meeting schedules, agenda, and minutes.

**This is the officially adopted calendar of the Board of Commissioners. Changes to this calendar will be posted on the website’s home page.

2026 Meeting Calendar
Governing Board Public Portal