Ward 5 needs leadership that will show up to meetings, will advocate for our needs, and will be accessible to the citizens of our ward.

We can't afford four more years of absentee leadership. It's time for real leadership and real change.

New Bern is at a turning point: build a strong and beautifully unique city or become like everyone else. 

I'm running to fight for a city that works for working people. Let's work together to build a New Bern that can be home for generations to come. That's why I am running for Ward 5 Alderman. 

Manny Ruiz represents a new generation of leaders stepping forward to serve their communities. From revitalizing low-income communities, to strengthening our downtown, to ensuring the preservation of our rich heritage, Manny has a vision that goes beyond the next 4 years. It's not about politics, it's about making a better New Bern for all who call her home.