Pitt County public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections discussed a proposed early‑voting schedule at six sites for Saturdays Feb. 14 and 28, and a possible Sunday site on Feb. 15. A motion to adopt the plan was voted 3‑2 against adoption. In closed session, members unanimously agreed to recommend Deputy Director Janet Turner for appointment as the next Director of the Pitt County Board of Elections.
- Early‑voting plan proposed for Agricultural Center, Center at Alice Keene Park, County Office (PATS), ECU Student Center, Winterville Fire Station, and Simpson Town Hall on Feb. 14 and 28, 8 am–3 pm.
- Motion to adopt the early‑voting plan failed with 3 aye votes and 2 nay votes.
- Proposal to add a Sunday site on Feb. 15, 1 pm–5 pm at Simpson Town Hall was discussed but not decided.
- State Board of Elections will release a survey on early‑voting plans next week.
- Board unanimously recommended Deputy Director Janet Turner for appointment as Director of the Pitt County Board of Elections.
Board of Elections
The Board conducted a canvass to finalize election results, including a recount for Greenville City Council District 3. The body used a drawing of names to resolve ties for two local positions and discussed site availability for the 2026 Primary early voting plan.
- Selected Keith Allen Singell for Fountain Town Commissioner via lot
- Selected Bernard Dixon and Rita Leggett for Candlewick Sanitary District via lot
- Conducted recount for Greenville City Council District 3
- Deducted four Early Voting ballots following challenges
- Scheduled November 20 meeting to adopt 2026 Primary Early Voting plan
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections decided the status of 247 provisional ballots and released the final results to the public. Members also discussed adding one or two new sites for the 2026 Primary Early Voting plan to meet State Board goals.
- Approved 162 fully approved and 32 partially approved provisional ballots
- Rejected 53 provisional ballots
- Released public results after feeding 193 provisional ballots into the voting machine
- Discussed potential 2026 Early Voting sites: Drew Steele Center, Willis Building, Simpson Town Hall, and Farmville Community Center
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections unanimously approved 10 provisional ballots that contained photo ID exception forms. The board also scheduled a future meeting to discuss Early Voting for the 2026 Primary.
- Approved 10 provisional ballots with photo ID exceptions
- Meeting scheduled for November 7 to discuss 2026 Primary Early Voting
- Meeting scheduled for November 14 to discuss canvass plan
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections considered and approved six returned absentee ballots, raising the DS200 machine count from 50 to 56. It also oversaw the closing of absentee and early voting polls and the public release of those results. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved 6 returned absentee ballots (DS200 count increased from 50 to 56)
- Closed absentee and early voting polls and released results to the public
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections approved 27 returned absentee ballots and appointed Election Day precinct officials. The board also set a meeting for Friday, November 7, to count provisional ballots and a meeting for Wednesday, November 5, to review provisional photo ID exception forms.
- Approved 27 returned absentee ballots
- Appointed Election Day precinct officials
- Set Friday, Nov 7 meeting to count provisional ballots
- Set Wednesday, Nov 5 meeting to review provisional photo ID exception forms
- Early voting turnout reached 7,952
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections met on October 28, 2025 to approve 15 returned absentee ballots. Early voting turnout was reported at 3,226, the highest at this point in previous municipal elections. The next Board meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
- Approved 15 returned absentee ballots
- Early voting total turnout reached 3,226, the highest at this point in prior municipal elections
- DS200 voting machine count increased from 8 at meeting start to 23 at close
- Next Board meeting set for Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections reviewed early voting turnout, which reached 1,125 ballots, the highest first‑day turnout on record for a municipal election. It considered and approved six returned absentee ballots, updating the DS200 machine count from 2 to 8. The Board also tested Election Day voting machines for precincts 0200A, 0301, 0401, 0601, and 0800A, and all machines passed.
- Approved six returned absentee ballots
- Updated DS200 voting machine count from 2 to 8
- Tested and passed Election Day voting machines for precincts 0200A, 0301, 0401, 0601, 0800A
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections appointed early voting poll workers and approved the relocation of one precinct polling place. The Board also processed two returned absentee ballots.
- Relocation of 1403A1 Winterville West precinct polling place to Reedy Branch Free Will Baptist Church for the 2026 Primary
- Appointment of Early Voting poll workers
- Approval and processing of 2 returned absentee ballots
Board of Elections
The Board appointed four precinct judges for the 2025‑2027 term. It approved a temporary transfer of the 1403A1 Winterville West precinct polling place to the Winterville Operations Center, sharing the site with the 1403A2 Winterville South precinct for the 2025 municipal election. The Board then entered closed session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Appointment of four precinct judges for the 2025‑2027 term as presented by staff
- Approval of temporary relocation of 1403A1 Winterville West precinct polling place to the Winterville Operations Center, shared with 1403A2 for the 2025 municipal election
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections approved the relocation of the 1101 Grimesland precinct polling place and appointed precinct judges for the 2025-2027 term. The board also approved an out of precinct polling place for the 1507 precinct for the 2025 Election.
- Relocation of 1101 Grimesland precinct polling place to Proctor Memorial Christian Church
- Appointment of precinct judges for the 2025-2027 term
- Approval of out of precinct polling place for the 1507 precinct for the 2025 Election
- Official support for the Precinct Judge Social on September 10
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections met in a special session to reconsider the early voting plan for the 2025 municipal elections, which had been adopted on July 31. After 30 minutes of discussion on site availability, legal requirements, and past turnout and expenses, the board voted to keep the original plan in place.
- Motion to reconsider early voting plan for 2025 municipal elections failed
- Plan adopted on July 31, 2025 remains unchanged
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections established the locations and hours for the 2025 Municipal Elections early voting period. The plan designates specific sites for voting and defines the operational schedule for October and November.
- Agricultural Center designated as the in lieu of site for the entire early voting period
- Additional voting sites established at Center at Alice Keene Park, County Office Building (PATS), ECU Student Center, and Winterville Fire Station
- Weekday voting hours set from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Last Saturday voting hours set from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Derek Brown took the oath of office
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections conducted organizational business, including electing a secretary and adopting rules of procedure. The board received reports on candidate filings for the Fountain Town Commissioner and Candlewick Area Sanitary District Supervisor contests.
- Election of Debbie Avery as secretary
- Adoption of Rules of Procedure
- Approval of Director of Elections Duties and Responsibilities
- Report of one candidate filing for three Fountain Town Commissioner seats
- Report of no candidates filing for Candlewick Area Sanitary District Supervisor
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections met to receive a report on the ExpressVote and voting system upgrade. The board also held a closed session to review the Performance Evaluation Plan for Director Dave Davis.
- ExpressVote and Voting System Upgrade contract from PrintElect
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections held a special meeting to observe a demonstration of the ES&S ExpressVote and Voting System. The board unanimously approved a resolution recommending the purchase of the system to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Unanimous motion to recommend purchase of ES&S ExpressVote and 6.3.0.0 Voting System
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections approved minutes and agenda, then heard a director's report on the FY2026 budget, which included cuts primarily for a second primary. The board must witness demonstrations of two voting systems and conduct a simulated election as part of an ExpressVote and voting system upgrade, with purchase covered by the capital improvement plan over two fiscal years. The board observed a demonstration video of the Hart Voting System.
- FY2026 budget cuts discussed, mainly expenses for a second primary
- ExpressVote and voting system upgrade requiring demonstrations and a simulated election
- Purchase of voting equipment covered by capital improvement plan, paid over two fiscal years
- Board observed Hart Voting Systems demonstration video
Board of Elections
The Pitt County Board of Elections approved out-of-precinct polling places for precincts 1102A and 1510B for the 2025 election. The board also discussed editing municipal agreements to conform to current law, with changes to be made after the 2025 election. The NC Association of Directors of Elections conference was noted for March 23–25 in Durham.
- Approved out-of-precinct polling places for precincts 1102A and 1510B for 2025 election (unanimous)
- Director suggested edits to municipal agreements to conform to current law; changes deferred until after 2025 election
- NCADE conference scheduled for March 23–25 in Durham