Alamance County, NC
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$512.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$575.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$165.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$185.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,311 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (1 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
ALAMANCE COUNTY County Commission 2024-11-05
Pamela Tyler Thompson ✓ 44,170 · John Paisley, Jr. ✓ 43,624 · Ed Priola ✓ 42,311 · Carissa Graves 39,673 · Anthony Pierce 37,505 · Chris Smith 36,774
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Work Session
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Work Session
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Work Session
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Business Meeting
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Business Meeting
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Business Meeting
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Business Meeting
Alamance County Board discusses possible moratorium on data centers
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a potential moratorium on data center construction. They are also reviewing several service contracts, board appointments, and a budget amendment to increase funds by $108,168.
- Discussion regarding a possible moratorium on the construction of data centers
- Budget Amendment 1 to increase General Fund by $7,775 and State Appropriation Fund by $100,393
- Review of HVAC and Boiler maintenance contracts with Brady Trane Service, Inc.
- Review of food service contract with Kellwell Food Management, Inc. for the County Detention Center
- Approval of SNIA Permit for Northeastern Alamance VFD building and driveway expansion
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Alamance County
Board of Commissioners
AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6 :30 P . m . - 7 :30 P . m .
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VICE-CHAIR CARTER
Public Comments:
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments:
(Citizens may address the Board for no more than 3 minutes)
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COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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6.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Items listed under Consent are generally of a routine nature. The Board may take action to approve/disapprove all items in a single vote. Any item may be withheld from a general action, to be discussed and voted upon separately at the discretion of the Board.
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APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS
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6.a.1
ACC Board of Trustees Appointment
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1. ACC Board of Trustees - Appointment - County Clerk's Office-2026-014.pdf
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Joint Board Meeting
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✓ Decided: Mediator declares impasse on FY 26-27 school budget expenditures
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners and Alamance Burlington Board of Education held a joint meeting to mediate the FY 26-27 budget. Judge Greg McGuire reported that an impasse was reached regarding current expenditures. Mediation for capital expenditures remains open for further negotiations.
- Approved agenda (Unanimous)
- Entered closed session to consult attorney on school funding dispute (Unanimous)
- Returned to open session (Unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
June 22, 2026, 9:30 AM
Alamance County Historic Courthouse
1 SE Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Vice-Chair Steve Carter
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
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CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR ALLEN
APPROV AL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Commissioner Priola
Seconded by: Commissioner Powell
APPROVED UNANIMOUS
JOINT MEETING – ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND
ALAMANCE BURLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FY 26-27 BUDGET
OPENING REMARKS
Chair Allen advised that the Board of Education would start the process with opening remarks.
Dr. Fleming expressed his appreciation for this meeting and recognized the fiscally challenging
time being faced by the School District and Alamance County. He addressed testing metrics and
explained that the buildings are not reflective of the present needs. He explained that there are
improvements in every testing metric regarding proficiency which will be verified when student
growth data and performance grades that will be released this fall. He advised this was achieved
through collaboration of students and staff. Dr. Fleming addressed financial transparency and the
creation of their portal to show how every dollar is utilized. Tony Messer, Finance
Superintendent, expressed his appreci …
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Emergency Meeting
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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners holds closed session on school funding dispute
The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to consult with County Attorney Stevens. The closed session focused on legal matters, including a dispute from the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education regarding local school funding.
- Approved entering closed session to consult with attorney (Unanimous)
- Approved returning to open session (Unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (Unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
Board Members Absent: Vice-Chair Steve Carter
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CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR ALLEN
CLOSED SESSION - COUNTY ATTORNEY STEVENS
At 2:01 p.m., County Attorney Stevens asked the Board to move into closed session pursuant to
North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3), to consult with an attorney employed or
retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney
and the public body. The attorney will advise the Board on ongoing legal matters, including the
recently-received dispute of local school funding under N.C.G.S. 115C-431 received from the
Alamance-Burlington Board of Education.
At 3:32 p.m., the Board reconvened in open session.
Moved by: Chair Allen
Seconded by: Commissioner Priola
Chair Allen, seconded by Commissioner Priola, moved to enter the closed session. The motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVED UNANIMOUS
Moved by: Commissioner Powell
Seconded by: Commissioner Priola
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Priola moved to return to open session. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Business Meeting
Board to adopt $1.5M budget amendment and water-line extension agreement
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt a $1,588,439 budget amendment, approve a $15,000 hazardous-materials exercise grant, and vote on an interlocal water-line extension to six homes near Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road. Routine items include tax refunds, opioid-settlement fund resolutions, and appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Transportation Authority, Library Committee, and Recreation and Parks Commission.
- Adopt Budget Amendment 12 increasing ARPA Fund by $1,185,460 and other funds by $1,862,039 total
- Approve $15,000 NCEM Hazardous Materials Emergency Program Grant for full-scale exercise
- Approve interlocal utility agreement for Swepsonville water-line extension to 6 homes on Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
- Consider reappointment of Steven Cecil to Alamance County Transportation Authority
- Consider appointment of Zion Cash to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
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✓ Decided: Alamance County adopts FY 2026-2027 budget and maintains current property tax rate
The Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget ordinances, keeping the property tax rate at .494. The Board also voted to deny requested tax rate increases for fire districts. Additionally, several appointments to county boards and commissions were approved.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinances as amended (4-1)
- Denied property tax rate increases for fire districts (4-1)
- Maintained property tax rate at .494
- Approved appointments of Carolyn Burns and Steven Squires to Library Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved appointments of Davi Woody, Mike Dunning, and Elizabeth Read to Recreation and Parks Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda (Unanimous)
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Alamance County
Board of Commissioners
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6 :30 P . m . - 7 :30 P . m .
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
1.
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR ALLEN
Public Comments:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER PRIOLA
Public Comments:
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments:
(Citizens may address the Board for no more than 3 minutes)
For a complete review of the Public Comment Policy, please click here:
https://www.alamance-nc.com/commissioners/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/6-6-22-BOC-Public-Comment-and-Public-Hearing-Policy-Final-sm.pdf
5.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Public Comments:
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Items listed under Consent are generally of a routine nature. The Board may take action to approve/disapprove all items in a single vote. Any item may be withheld from a general action, to be discussed and voted upon separately at the discretion of the Board.
6.a
APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
6.a.1
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Zion Cash
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. CCO - JCPC Appointment - Zion Cash - County Clerk's Office-2026-012.pdf
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
June 15, 2026, 6:30 PM
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Vice-Chair Steve Carter
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
_____________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR ALLEN
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER PRIOLA
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Vice-Chair Carter
Seconded by: Commissioner Priola
APPROVED UNANIMOUS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ramona Allen, Burlington resident, stated it is a privilege to speak and provided information
regarding a meet and greet that she attended. Ms. Allen addressed the budget and how it will
affect the future of Alamance County. She commented on the importance of being aware that the
things we do may contribute to children being left behind and the future roles they will fill within
the community. She said that we need to invest funding in the children.
Debbie Schaner, Mebane resident, advised that she is here to speak about the ground water and
the exceptional drought status that Alamance County is in. She commented on the risks that are
associated with those drought levels. She expressed concerns that developers are being heard
over the concerns of citizens. She requested to stop all development in these rural areas that
require well water for a minimu …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Special Meeting - Budget Work Session
Budget work session to discuss proposed changes and follow-up questions
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a budget work session. The agenda includes an introduction by the County Manager, follow-up questions for the budget team, and proposed changes to the recommended budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only. The budget adoption meeting is set for June 15, 2026.
- Follow-up questions for the County Budget Team led by Rebecca Crawford
- Proposed changes to the recommended budget
- Upcoming budget adoption meeting on June 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM
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✓ Decided: Board reaches consensus to maintain current property tax rate for FY 26-27
The Board agreed to offset a proposed property tax increase by transferring $2 million from the multi-year capital fund and using $4,104,562 from the unassigned fund balance. They also agreed to fund the Whole Blood Program and EMS uniforms by delaying a compression study. A final ordinance will be presented for a formal vote at the next meeting.
- Consensus to maintain property tax rate at 49.4
- Agreed to transfer $2,000,000 from multi-year capital fund to general fund
- Agreed to utilize $4,104,562 from unassigned fund balance
- Approved $147,288 for Whole Blood Program and uniforms by delaying compression study
- Requested assessment of vehicle replacement policy to be brought to a future meeting
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Alamance County Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting: Budget Work Session
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 9 :30 A . m . - 10 :30 A . m .
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
1.
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR ALLEN
Public Comments:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER PRIOLA
Public Comments:
3.
BUDGET WORK SESSION INTRODUCTION - COUNTY MANAGER YORK
Public Comments:
4.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS FOR THE COUNTY BUDGET TEAM - REBECCA CRAWFORD
Public Comments:
5.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Public Comments:
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
*UPCOMING BUDGET MEETING:
BUDGET ADOPTION: JUNE 15, 2026, AT 6:30PM
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
June 9, 2026, 9:30 AM
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Vice-Chair Steve Carter
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
_____________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR ALLEN
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER PRIOLA
BUDGET WORK SESSION INTRODUCTION - COUNTY MANAGER YORK
Chair Allen made an announcement that the public hearing previously occurred and that there
will not be public commentary unless there is a question from the board.
County Manager York advised that there are slides available to assist with the discussion.
Manager York explained that the four volunteer fire departments have representatives present
and would have three minutes to address the Board. She further stated that there are
representatives from ABSS and ACC for any questions and that staff have the tax calculator
prepared to make any adjustments.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS FOR THE COUNTY BUDGET TEAM - REBECCA
CRAWFORD
County Manager York asked if there are any questions. Manager York provided an overview of
the information that is within the slides. She also stated that there would be time to hear from Tax
Director Brad Folwer regarding the constitutional amendments that would limit the amount of
funding revenue that …
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Work Session
Board to hold public hearing on FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The Board will also consider several appointments, tax refunds, and a contract amendment for child support deputies.
- Public hearing for the FY 2026-2027 Manager’s Recommended Budget
- Proposed rejection of all bids for the Landfill Scale House and Facility Improvements Project as bids exceeded the $5 million budget
- Consideration of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2026-2027 Funding Plan
- Contract amendment for IV-D (Child Support) Deputies for courtroom security and legal process service
- Reappointment of Michael Snyder to the Alamance County Transportation Authority
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✓ Decided: Board holds public hearing on proposed FY2026-2027 budget
The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the Manager's Recommended Budget for FY2026-2027. Residents provided testimony on property taxes, school funding, and data center zoning, but no final budget decisions were made during the session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved the consent agenda (Unanimous)
- Opened the public hearing for FY2026-2027 Manager’s Recommended Budget (Unanimous)
- Closed the public hearing for FY2026-2027 Manager’s Recommended Budget (Unanimous)
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Alamance County
Board of Commissioners
AGENDA
Monday, June 01, 2026 at 6 :30 P . m . - 7 :30 P . m .
Alamance County Historic Courthouse
1 SE Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER PRIOLA
Public Comments:
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments:
(Citizens may address the Board for no more than 3 minutes)
For a complete review of the Public Comment Policy, please click here:
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5.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Public Comments:
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Items listed under Consent are generally of a routine nature. The Board may take action to approve/disapprove all items in a single vote. Any item may be withheld from a general action, to be discussed and voted upon separately at the discretion of the Board.
6.a
APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
6.a.1
Alamance County Transportation Authority - Michael Snyder
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. CCO - ACTA Appointment - Michael Snyder - County Clerk's Office-2026-005.pdf
Consideration of the reappoin …
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
June 1, 2026, 6:30 PM
Alamance County Historic Courthouse
1 SE Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Vice-Chair Steve Carter
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
_____________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER PRIOLA
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Vice-Chair Carter
Seconded by: Commissioner Powell
APPROVED UNANIMOUS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Percy M., Burlington resident, commented on Duke Power's increasing rates to pay for more
solar farm in the state of North Carolina and issues that they present. He asked about transferring
the solar farm and noted that solar farms are destroying farmland. He requested solar farms to be
assessed.
Eboni Pinnix, Alamance County resident, acknowledged that no one wants the property taxes
raised and that there is not a state budget at this time. She addressed that without raising property
taxes areas of service would be impacted such as schools, libraries and infrastructure. Ms. Pinnix
stated if we're not going to hold our state representative accountable, then our commissioners
need to take care of us.
Leonard Harrison, Mebane resident, addressed if Alamance County wants to stay in tune with
residents, they need to make sure that the tax system is good for the …
Mon May 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Business Meeting
County Manager to present FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget
The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031. The Board will also consider several consent items including budget amendments and service contracts.
- Budget Amendment 11: proposed increases of $632,379.93 to General Fund, $775 to State Allocation Fund, and $20,000 to Grants Fund
- Cott Systems Server Migration Agreement to move Register of Deeds system to a cloud-based environment
- Interlocal Health Department Agreement between Alamance County Health Department and Guilford County Department of Health
- NC Mobile Integrated Healthcare Grant application for EMS (no county match required)
- Approval of tax refunds, releases, and elderly/disabled exemptions for April-May 2026
budgethealth-departmentemstaxesit-infrastructure
✓ Decided: County manager presents FY 2026-27 budget with 2.25-cent tax increase proposal
The board heard the presentation of the FY 2026-2027 recommended budget and capital improvement plan, which includes a proposed 2.25-cent property tax increase to generate $6.2 million. The budget also proposes cutting $23 million from department requests, eliminating 41 positions this fiscal year and 9 more on July 1, and reducing library hours. No vote was taken on the budget at this meeting; it was presented for discussion.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved consent agenda unanimously (including budget amendment 11, tax refunds, minutes, Register of Deeds retention schedule, Cott Systems server migration agreement, NC Mobile Integrated Healthcare Grant, Interlocal Health Department Agreement)
- Presented FY 2026-2027 recommended budget with 2.25-cent tax increase proposal (no vote)
- Presented FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (no vote)
Commissioners' Meeting Room
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Alamance County
Board of Commissioners
AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6 :30 P . m . - 7 :30 P . m .
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER THOMPSON
Public Comments:
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments:
(Citizens may address the Board for no more than 3 minutes)
For a complete review of the Public Comment Policy, please click here:
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5.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Public Comments:
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Items listed under Consent are generally of a routine nature. The Board may take action to approve/disapprove all items in a single vote. Any item may be withheld from a general action, to be discussed and voted upon separately at the discretion of the Board.
6.a
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Public Comments:
6.a.1
Budget Amendment 11
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Budget Amendment 11 - Budget and Management-2026-006.pdf
The Board will consider approving and amending the General Fund to increase by $632,379.93, the State A …
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
May 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Vice-Chair Steve Carter
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
_____________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER THOMPSON
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Vice-Chair Carter
Seconded by: Commissioner Powell
APPROVED UNANIMOUS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathy Page, Burlington resident, advised she is not against tax increases but asked for
consideration of those that are not in a position to afford increases in taxes, gas, or owning a
home. She stated municipalities are also considering increasing their property taxes and
requested the focus to be on the financial difficulty that people within the community are
experiencing.
Mike Owens, Snow Camp resident, explained that he is against zoning and a tax increase. He
addressed past increases and stated money is not the answer to all of the problems. Mr. Owens
provided information regarding his child's experience within the school system. Mr. Owens
addressed concerns regarding taking money from residents, increase in expenses and having
leaders that will not say no when there isn't funding.
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Bryna Rapp, Mebane resident, addressed concerns regarding the Mor …
Mon May 4, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Work Session
Board to vote on $1.46M lottery-fund request and $20K parks grant
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review routine items and consider several contracts and grants. The board will vote on a lottery-fund application for $1,459,068 to cover annual debt service and a $20,000 grant for park accessibility improvements. Other items include tax refunds, internet bandwidth upgrades, and a resolution opposing state property-tax changes.
- $1,459,068 lottery-fund request for FY 25-26 debt service
- Village of Alamance Review Officer appointment for Misty Folwell
- Tax refunds, releases, and exemptions for April 2026
- AT&T internet bandwidth upgrade agreement
- $20,000 NEEF grant for park accessibility improvements
budgetgrantstaxesinternetparksappointmentsresolutions
✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, hears public concerns on Morrow Mill development
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 4, 2026, approving the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The board heard public comments and commissioner discussions regarding the Morrow Mill Road development, water quality concerns, and a potential quarter-cent sales tax for schools, but took no formal action on these topics. The meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved consent agenda unanimously, including appointments, tax refunds, minutes, and various agreements
- Approved adjournment unanimously
Commissioners' Meeting Room
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Alamance County
Board of Commissioners
AGENDA
Monday, May 04, 2026 at 9 :30 A . m . - 10 :30 A . m .
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER THOMPSON
Public Comments:
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
4.
PROCLAMATIONS
Public Comments:
4.a
2026 ALS Proclamation
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. 2026 ALS Proclamation - County Clerk's Office-2026-006.pdf
2. ALS Proclamation.pdf
Recognition of the month of May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments:
(Citizens may address the Board for no more than 3 minutes)
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6.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Public Comments:
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Items listed under Consent are generally of a routine nature. The Board may take action to approve/disapprove all items in a single vote. Any item may be withheld from a general action, to be discussed and voted upon separately at the discretion of the Board …
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY
May 4, 2026, 9:30 AM
Commissioners' Meeting Room
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Board Members Present: Chair Kelly Allen
Vice-Chair Steve Carter
Commissioner Pamela Thompson
Commissioner Ed Priola
Commissioner Sam Powell
_____________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER THOMPSON
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Vice-Chair Carter
Seconded by: Commissioner Priola
APPROVED UNANIMOUS
PROCLAMATIONS
2026 ALS Proclamation
Chair Allen read the proclamation in recognition of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness
Month and acknowledged the significance this holds to the board, as one of the members passed
away from ALS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Childers, resident of Mebane, addressed concerns with the Morrow Mill Road
Development. He stated that it is his belief that the county has rules stacked against existing
residents and that notice was not given regarding the proposed development. He explained that
he has lived in Alamance County for 30 years and seen successive county commissioners refuse
to enact modest land development control that would marginally protect existing residential
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landowners from incompatible land use next to residential areas. Mr. Childers provided
information regarding the strain on water that this new development will present and …
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Traffic fatalities25 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,652 (61,726 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,217/mo (1,970 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.7% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
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2,027
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$512.7M
Spending$575.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$185.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.36×
Debt-load index66 / 100
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