Press Releases & Statements
N.C. Trooper’s Association Endorses Representative Frank Iler for re-election
The North Carolina Trooper’s Association has endorsed State Representative Frank Iler (R-Brunswick) in November’s General Election. According to a news release, the N.C. Troopers Association endorses candidates that have proven themselves to be avid proponents of law enforcement and the rule of law. “Keeping our streets and communities safe is one of the most fundamental…
Read MoreOpinion: Calabash is Dying (and I don’t feel so good myself)
Calabash, right here in Brunswick County, is known as “The Seafood Capital of the World.” Calabash restaurants and others along our southern coast provide hundreds of jobs and form the basis of much of the sales tax and other taxes that support our county and municipal services. Many other retail and hospitality businesses depend on…
Read MoreRepresentative Frank Iler to seek re-election in newly re-drawn House District
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — [Nov. 12, 2019] — State Representative Frank Iler of Brunswick County announced today that he will seek a new term in the recently re-drawn House District 17. Prior to the recent court-mandated redistricting, District 17 included all of Brunswick County’s beaches and the southernmost parts of Leland. The newly re-drawn district…
Read MoreSpecial Report on Hurricane Florence – Sept. 17, 2018
Although all meetings were cancelled in Raleigh during the past week as Hurricane Florence made her way through North Carolina, the communications among elected officials at every level has never been more urgent. We had daily and hourly phone calls and texts among every concerned official and emergency management leader. I had one or two…
Read MoreIler Appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore to the House Select Committee on School Safety
Rep. Frank Iler (R-Brunswick County) announced that he was recently appointed by North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore to serve on the House Select Committee on School Safety. “I thank Speaker Moore for immediately creating this committee on school safety and appointing me as a member. We do a superior job in Brunswick…
Read MoreState Representative Frank Iler to Seek Re-Election in 2018
OAK ISLAND, N.C. — State Representative Frank Iler, an Oak Island Republican, issued the following statement today announcing his plans to seek re-election in 2018. “I plan to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives in 2018 because the good people of Brunswick County need a level-headed, well-respected conservative voice in Raleigh. Our campaign is already well…
Read MoreHurricane Matthew Damage Assessment
Sunday I was able to observe and assess the damage from Hurricane Matthew both on land and by air. First, a drive around Oak Island revealed many flattened dunes on the front row, as well as sand and debris in the streets. Then, I was offered a chance to view the entire Brunswick County coast…
Read MoreNCAA and ACC Remove Championship Games from North Carolina
The announcement by the NCAA and ACC that they will punish North Carolina by withholding championship games demonstrates the hypocrisy of these arrogant organizations. They are not applying the same logic to over 20 other states with similar laws which are participating in a lawsuit against the Obama dictate on this subject. There is also…
Read MoreBrunswick County’s Tom Adams named Chair of NC State Ports Authority
Governor McCrory made a wise choice in selecting Brunswick County’s own Tom Adams to be the next chairman of the N.C. State Ports Authority Board of Directors. Tom has been very active since his appointment to the Ports Authority board, and he is actively involved in economic development efforts here in Brunswick County. I am…
Read MoreStatement on the Coal Ash situation in North Carolina
OAK ISLAND, N.C. – State Representative Frank Iler (R-Brunswick) released the following statement regarding the Coal Ash situation in North Carolina today: “Over the past few weeks we have heard continuous stories in the press about the coal ash pond situation in Eden at the Dan River, as well as the apparent pumping of coal…
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