Since 2000, New Bern has seen its population grow by 8,000. People from all over America and around the world now call New Bern home. New Bern is at a turning point: build a strong and beautifully unique city or become like everyone else.

I'm running to keep New Bern like New Bern. Let's keep our city beautiful for not just today, but for our future ahead. That's why I am running for Ward 5 Alderman. 

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 to four more years of absentee leadership. It's time for real leadership and real change.

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.