BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Noting satisfaction with accomplishments made during his first term, Leland council member Bill McHugh said the work is not complete and has announced his re-election bid.
“It is critical that we maintain steady and experienced leadership that is focused on the key elements of sustainable, managed growth,” McHugh said in a release Tuesday, indicating Leland as one of the fastest growing in the state.
Leland’s population doubled between 2010 and 2019 but also escalated by 11,000 more people between 2020 and 2024. This ranks Leland 93rd in the nation in a four-year growth trend.
McHugh, a registered Democrat and clinical research attorney, was elected to the five-member town council in 2021, as was his colleague Richard Holloman. The candidate filing period for municipal elections is Friday, July 7, through Friday, July 18, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
McHugh’s last campaign focused on transportation, infrastructure and workforce housing, which he plans to continue doing, along with other items of public interest.
“Environmental sustainability, public safety, and fiscal responsibility will continue to be top priorities over this campaign and the next four years,” he said.
McHugh noted achievements he helped foster in while serving on the board, including doubling police presence, ensuring the fire department is class 2 and signing off on the addition of two new departments that can keep pace with rapid response times.
“As for our extensive road network, the town has instituted a program that resurfaces 5% of Leland’s more than 100 miles of road annually, ensuring Leland has excellent roads and never has to play catch-up with crumbling infrastructure.” McHugh said in the release. “That’s a lot that’s been accomplished in the last four years, and I think our residents can be proud of those achievements and the direction we have set for our community.”
Outside of his job and title as council member, McHugh serves on the executive board of the Boy Scouts of America’s Cape Fear Council, on the North Carolina League of Municipalities Legislative Policy Committee, and on the Board of Directors for Cape Fear Voices — a nonprofit dedicated to developing communication skills in young people.
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