Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek Running For Commissioner To Oversee Growth, Preserve Town Character

Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek is one of eight candidate who are throwing their hats in the ring for two open seats on the town’s board of commissioners. He told Chapelboro his primary motivation for running is to usher the town through it’s current period of growth.

“I’m running because I believe Pittsboro is at a turning point,” Shramek said. “With my background in finance, real estate, and technology, I bring a unique skill set to help guide our town through this next chapter, one filled with opportunity, challenge, and promise.”

Shramek is a broker with Realty World Carolina Properties, a locally-owned real estate company in downtown Pittsboro. In 2024, Shramek petitioned the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners to permit the development of a large self-storage facility. That same year, he passed the Pittsboro Citizen’s Academy, a five-week course which trains students on the inner-workings of the town’s government. While he said he wants to see the town grow, he also wants to make sure it stays true to its character.

“I want to preserve what makes Pittsboro special while helping it grow responsibly,” he said. “I envision a town where families thrive, businesses flourish, and our natural beauty is protected. A place that truly offers something for everyone. My commitment is to protect our small-town charm, champion affordable housing, and ensure clean water and air for generations to come.”

Shramek said as a leader, his primary responsibility would be to listen closely to residents and if elected, he would work to make sure everyone in the town feels comfortable speaking up for the issues that matter to them.

“I want to be a safe space for honest conversations, a place where folks feel heard, respected, and understood,” he said. “Whether it’s a parent worried about housing costs, a retiree concerned about clean water, or a young entrepreneur looking for opportunity, I’m here to listen and learn.”

Shramek is on the ballot along with Freda Alston, Alex M. Brinker, Corey Forrest, Ashley Gross, Candace Hunziker, Tiana Thurber and Tobias Palmer. The top two candidates who receive votes will serve four-year terms on the five-seat Board of Commissioners alongside Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, who is running unopposed for re-election.

Election Day for the 2025 fall cycle will be Tuesday, Nov. 4, with early voting in Chatham County’s municipal elections beginning on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Shramek is a realtor with VRC Limited. While he once worked for that group, he now is a realtor under Realty World.

Featured image via Nikkolas Shramek.

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Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek Running For Commissioner To Oversee Growth, Preserve Town Character

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