Press Releases & Statements

RALEIGH, N.C. — State Representative Frank Iler was recently appointed to the N.C. Tourism and Travel Board by House Speaker Tim Moore. “Tourism is a key economic driver, both statewide and here in Brunswick County, and I’m honored to serve in this role for such a critical industry,” said Representative Iler. “I’m grateful to Speaker…

Among others, I was surprised when I learned the harvesting of flounder in NC by recreational fishermen went from a tiny catch season allowed last year to NO season this year.  It has taken some effort to determine the cause of NO season this year.  However, the commercial fishermen CAN take flounder this year.  Some…

The Brunswick County Republican Party presented its 2024 Lincoln/Juneteenth Outreach Award to State Representative Frank Iler during the party’s recent Lincoln-Reagan-Douglass Dinner.  According to the event’s printed program, the award was presented in recognition of Iler’s efforts to carry out the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and understanding of the principle “All Men are Created Equal.”…

Democrat parties’ misguided attack exposes lack of understanding of transportation funding Today, State Representative Frank Iler (R-Brunswick) responded to a joint press release issued by the Brunswick County Democrat Party and the New Hanover County Democrat Party.   “Last week, the Brunswick County and New Hanover County Democrat Parties attacked me in a misleading press release…

Today, I officially filed for reelection in 2024. We’ve had some historic sessions in recent years, but there’s still work to be done. It has been an honor representing Brunswick County in the House and I humbly ask for your support in 2024.

After much thought and prayer, I’m officially announcing that I will seek reelection in 2024. Under conservative leadership, we’ve cut taxes and worked to make North Carolina the most business-friendly and family-friendly state in the U.S. We’ve also implemented Voter ID to make our elections more secure. While we’ve accomplished a great deal, we must…

Rep. Frank Iler informing the Town of Calabash of a directed grant from the new state budget to support their Calabash Waterfront Park project. Shown are Mayor Donna Long and Rep. Iler (center), Town Commissioners, Town Administrator Chuck Nance holding the park plan (right), and Town Clerk Sue Stehr (second from left).

I was proud to present a check to the City of Northwest from the 2023 state budget for their park renovations and stormwater drainage projects.” Mayor James Knox (left), Mayor Pro-tem Sheila Grady (right) and city council members received the symbolic check on Tuesday.

Rep. Frank Iler recently presented the Town of Ocean Isle Beach with a large directed grant from the recently approved state budget to support their Phase 2 of the Town Center Park. Mayor Debbie Smith and Rep. Iler with Town Administrator Daisy Ivey and OIB Commissioner Wayne Rowell.

State Representative Frank Iler recently presented a $395,000 state budget grant check to the Town of Ocean Isle beach for the Ocean Isle Beach Phase 2 Park Expansion. The funds were included in the 2022 budget revisions recently passed by the House and signed by the Governor last week. Ocean Isle Beach is one of…