“We have known Mike Sutton and his family since their early days building Fripp Island and we have known Nan Brown Sutton, his wife, all her life. We supported Mike in his run for City Council in 2006. We have been impressed by his preparedness on City Council, his leadership, and his ability to control budgets and make the city more efficient. Most importantly we believe he has no agenda other than giving back to the community, a concept we have tried to live by and instill in our children. We think Mike Sutton is the Mayor who can make Beaufort a place where our children and grandchildren can build a future.”
Richard and Joyce Gray
“As I have come to know Mike Sutton, I can better appreciate his accomplishments, rock-solid character, honesty and deep commitment to serve the citizens of Beaufort. I admire his integrity and the fact that he is beholden to no one in his civic duties and puts the welfare of Beaufort first. Those who know me in my work and at my church know that I would not assert this, if I did not believe it to be true. I urge every person in Beaufort to seek Mike Sutton out and talk to him. Talk to him about Beaufort. If you do, you will know why he should be the next mayor.”
Steve Brown
Steve Brown Catering
“There is no doubt in my mind that Mike Sutton is the best qualified candidate to lead Beaufort into the future. His 20-year experience with the Coast Guard provided a superb foundation for developing his leadership skills. His demanding role as the response supervisor to the Coast Guard National Strike Force is only one of many examples. To that Mike has added experience in law enforcement, environmental work, local business ownership, and construction management. Through his active involvement on the City Council, Mike understands that it takes hard and detailed work to make informed decisions in the best interest of Beaufort, especially during difficult financial times. He also realizes that the issues of Beaufort extend past the city limits to the region and state, enabling him to identify common goals and work with other agencies. We need Mike Sutton. He will make a positive difference in as Mayor, because of his leadership and drive. He is the right person at the right time for Mayor.”
Stuart Wagner
Col. USMC (ret.)
