Havelock Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Mark P.
Larkin
Mark P. Larkin is running for mayor of Havelock in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tyrone Cantey.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Tyrone Cantey
- 02Mark P. LarkinYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Havelock commissioner since 2024 and retired Marine Corps master sergeant with 24.5 years of service.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Havelock
- Campaign website
- www.markformayor2026.com
On the record: Mark P. Larkin
9 sourced01Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Seconded the motion for the purchase of eight license plate reader cameras and five pan-tilt-zoom cameras from Flock Safety at a Year 1 cost of $36,600 (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Havelock · Mar 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Campaign site says he will fight to ban Flock cameras from the city.
Flock cameras are a clear and obscene violation of our rights.”
Own statementLarkin for MayorLink
02Property taxes and utility rates2 sourced positions
Voted no on the FY 2026-27 budget ordinance, fee schedule and pay and classification scale (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Havelock · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Campaign site says he has voted against tax increases on the budget and works to keep the city affordable.
I've voted against tax increases on our budget and work to ensure that our city is able to remain as affordable as possible for our everyday citizens, especially those on a fixed income.”
Own statementLarkin for MayorLink
03Animal control2 sourced positions
Campaign site says he supports keeping Animal Control local unless the county agrees to take it over and hire current employees.
Until that kind of agreement exists, I believe keeping Animal Control local is the responsible thing to do.”
Own statementLarkin for MayorLink
Said at the August 2026 workshop that he supports keeping Animal Control at its current funding and service level.
Own statementCity of Havelock · Aug 10, 2026Link
04City manager hiring1 sourced position
Made the motion to accept a late City Manager application and waive the college degree requirement in favor of relevant life experience (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Havelock · Jul 27, 2026Link
05Harrier aircraft display2 sourced positions
Voted no on a motion to accept the AV-8B final-flight Harrier with a $205,706 full repaint and relinquish the A-6E Intruder (passed 3-2 after the mayor broke a 2-2 tie, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Havelock · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Made the motion to allocate $205,706 from fund balance for a full repaint of the AV-8B final-flight Harrier (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Havelock · Aug 10, 2026Link
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