ROANOKE RAPIDS DESERVES BETTER!
Roanoke Rapids has always drawn its strength from its people. From the mill hands who built its backbone to the small business owners, teachers, and neighbors who keep it thriving today, this town’s true power has never been found in offices or titles — it’s in the hands, hearts, and grit of its residents.
It’s time to remember: the soul of Roanoke Rapids isn’t on a tax map, it’s on every porch, in every shop, at every game, and in every act of neighborliness. When we lead for the many — not the few — this town doesn’t just survive; it thrives.
Ephraim Brodsky is ready to fight for you — the working parent juggling two jobs, the retiree who’s earned a safe and vibrant community, the small business owner keeping our main streets alive, and every neighbor who believes Roanoke Rapids can thrive again.
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OUR BUDGET CRISIS
To cover resulting shortfalls tied to those accounting errors, $2.2 million was drawn from the city’s fund balance.
Essential services remain funded, but capital projects have once again been delayed as the city works to restore its financial footing.
Ephraim Brodsky has a vision for Roanoke Rapids' future that involves spending the fund balance on capital projects rather than operational costs. On November 4th, vote for our present, vote for our future, vote for Ephraim Brodsky.
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BRODSKY IN THE NEWS
Brodsky Files for Roanoke Rapids Mayoral Race
July 2025, Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Ephraim Brodsky, who describes himself as a community advocate and strategist, officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Roanoke Rapids on Thursday. According to a press release from Brodsky, his campaign platform centers on delivering meaningful improvements residents can see and feel — while elevating transparency, tech readiness and regional collaboration...
City budget 'way too low,' speaker tells council
June 2025, RRSpin
The budget that Roanoke Rapids City Council passed for the upcoming fiscal year “is way too low.” That was the feeling of city resident Ephraim Brodsky, the sole person to speak during a public hearing on the matter Tuesday night. “My main issue with this budget is that it’s way too low and we’re ignoring the fact that last year we got it wrong...”
Speakers address city's proposed budget
June 2024, RRSpin
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