Kevin Fitzpatrick Announces Candidacy for Pinehurst Village Council

Pinehurst, NC — Community leader and longtime civic volunteer Kevin

Fitzpatrick has officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Pinehurst

Village Council. A resident of Pinehurst since 2020, Fitzpatrick has been a

visible and active force in Village life since his arrival.

Fitzpatrick currently serves as President of the No. 6 Community Association,

where he is in his second term. He also contributes his time and insight as a

member of the Village’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee and the Pinehurst

Development Ordinance Task Force.

“I’m running because I believe in Pinehurst and that I have the tools to help

guide our future. I also believe strongly in the right of local communities to

govern their own affairs,” Fitzpatrick said. “We’ve seen repeated efforts in

Raleigh that would have abolished local control — and enough is enough.

Planning and zoning, growth, housing, transportation, government

operations, public safety, and amenities are all critical issues. I’ll be

discussing in detail my ideas about these, and others as the campaign

evolves. At the same time, I want these matters to be addressed by local

officials — and always with the best interests of our residents in mind.

Because we know what’s best for us.”

In addition to his local leadership, Fitzpatrick brings decades of high-level

executive experience to his candidacy. He was the founding Chief Executive

Officer of CancerLinQ™, a national data-sharing and learning initiative

focused on improving cancer care. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice

President and Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology,

leading efforts to enhance cardiovascular and diabetes care across the

country.

His professional background also includes senior roles with Duke University

Medical Center and the global medical publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Fitzpatrick is a dedicated community volunteer beyond the boardroom. He is

an active member of Pinehurst Rotary and has served as Course Captain for

U.S. Kids Golf at Course No. 6 for the past three years. In recognition of his

commitment to community service, Fitzpatrick was recently named the

Village of Pinehurst’s Volunteer of the Year.

Kevin and his wife, Ann, chose Pinehurst as their retirement home for its

strong sense of community and quality of life. “This is a special place, and

we’re proud to call it home,” he said. “Serving on the Village Council is an

opportunity to give back and help shape a future that honors Pinehurst’s

traditions while thoughtfully addressing the needs of tomorrow.”