Wallace, NC

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WallaceNC averageUS Census ACS

Population

3,438

Per-capita income

$27,531

Median home value

$192,800

Bachelor's or higher

15%

Typical home value $218,573 +1.9% yr/yr · +40.3% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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🗳️ Election results (3 races)

Local election returns — winner marked ✓.

Mayor 2025-11-04

Jason Wells ✓ 308 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 11 · Franciso Rivas Diaz (Write-In) 7

City Council 2025-11-04

Glenn Price ✓ 218 · Jason Davis ✓ 210 · Tasha Herring 165 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 5

City Council 2023-11-07

Tasha Herring Redd ✓ 229 · Francisco Rivas Diaz ✓ 227 · Frank Brinkley ✓ 186 · Penny F. Thorne ✓ 181 · William Jeffrey Carter 150 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 14

Recent meetings

Thu Aug 13, 2026

Meeting

Council to hold hearings on apartment complex and mobile home park permits

The Wallace Town Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a 24-unit apartment complex on Old Wilmington Road and a permanent operator's permit for Tin City Mobile Home Park. The council will also consider a resolution to close an unopened/unamed right-of-way, a cell tower lease at Farrior Park, and a proclamation celebrating the fire department's centennial.

Public hearing: Special use permit for apartment complex on Old Wilmington Road
Public hearing: Permanent operator's permit for Tin City Mobile Home Park
Resolution of intent to close unopened/unamed right-of-way
Lease agreement for cell tower at Farrior Park
Proclamation: Wallace Fire Department Centennial (Oct 17, 2026)

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Town of Wallace  120 Municipal Drive  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 13 , 2026 The Regular Meefing of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Council Member Glenn Price PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells PROCLAMATION—FIRE DEPARTMENT CENTENNIAL Mayor Wells ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its ﬁrst order of business at each meefing the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meefing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- nize those who would like to speak at the appropriate fime. Large groups are asked to select a representafive to speak for the enfire group. Comments must be limited to three (3) minutes to allow others the opportunity to speak. Town o …

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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Meeting

Town Council to vote on demolition ordinance and related budget amendment

The Wallace Town Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for an apartment complex and a conditional rezoning of Old Wilmington Road. New business includes adopting an ordinance to demolish an unsafe dwelling and approving a budget amendment to fund that demolition. A public hearing will also be scheduled for an operator’s permit for Tin City Mobile Home Park.

Application for special use permit (apartment complex) – presented by Planning Director Rod Friz
Application for conditional rezoning of Old Wilmington Road – presented by Planning Director Rod Fritz
Adoption of ordinance ordering demolition and removal of an unsafe dwelling – presented by Planning Director Rod Friz
Approval of budget amendment for demolition funds – presented by Planning Director Rod Fritz
Establish public hearing for operator’s permit for Tin City MHP – presented by Planning Director Rod Fritz

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Town of Wallace  120 Municipal Drive  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda July 9 , 2026 The Regular Meefing of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Council Member Frank Brinkley PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its ﬁrst order of business at each meefing the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meefing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- nize those who would like to speak at the appropriate fime. Large groups are asked to select a representafive to speak for the enfire group. Comments must be limited to three (3) minutes to allow others the opportunity to speak. Town of Wallace  120 Municipal Drive  Wallace, North Carolin …

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Fri Jun 12, 2026

FY26 27 Adopted Operating Budget

Town of Wallace prepares for FY26-27 budget adoption

The Town Council is processing the recommended operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This process includes a public hearing and the formal adoption of a budget ordinance to authorize expenditures.

Adoption of the FY26-27 Budget Ordinance
Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Public hearing on the recommended budget
Review of the General Fund and Enterprise Funds (Water and Sewer, Stormwater, and Airport Commission)

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GOVERNING BODY Wallace is governed by the council/manager form of government. Under this form of government, the Town Council, which is elected by the people, is the final authority on policy matters relating to Wallace’s government. The Council appoints the Town Manager. The Town Manager is the chief administrator of the Town and serves at the discretion of the Council under a contracted term. The Mayor and Town Council are the governing body of the Town. The Mayor acts as the head official of the government. The Mayor presides at all Town Council meetings and signs all documents authorized by the Council. The Mayor Pro-Tem is selected by each newly elected Council and assumes mayoral duties in the absence of the Mayor. The Mayor and Town Council establish general policies, ordinances, resolutions, adopts the annual budget, approves financing, and authorizes contracts on behalf of the Town. They also appoint the Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Clerk. JASON WELLS FRANCISCO RIVAS-DIAZ FRANK BRINKLEY MAYOR MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCIL MEMBER PENNY THORNE GLENN PRICE JASON DAVIS COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER 1 MANAGEMENT STAFF Robert C. Taylor, Jr Town Manager Jacqueline E. Nicholson Anna Heat h, Burrows & Hall Town Clerk Town Attorney Carrie Forbes Rodney D. Fritz Finance Director Planning Director Brent M. Dean Ben Jones Public Services Director Airport Manager James E. Crayt on Wayne Rich Police Chief Fire C …

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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Meeting

Town Council will consider FY 2026‑27 budget and multiple rezoning actions

At its regular meeting on June 11, 2026, the Wallace Town Council will adopt the FY 2026‑27 budget. The council will also act on rezoning applications for the Hughes property and the AC Corbett property. Additional items include a special use permit application for an apartment complex, a temporary operating permit for Tin City mobile home park, and a tentative award for a secondary storm‑debris contractor. The meeting will also approve prior minutes, the tax report, tax releases, and disposition of surplus K‑9 property.

Adopt FY 2026‑27 budget (Item 5)
Rezone Hughes property for Avery‑Davis (Item 6)
Rezone AC Corbett property for Tidewater Associates of NC (Item 7)
Approve temporary operating permit for Tin City mobile home park (Item 9)
Tentative award for secondary contractor (storm debris) (Item 11)

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1 Town of Wallace  120 Municipal Drive  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 11 , 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Council Member Penny Thorne PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells USA 250 PROCLAMATION Mayor Wells ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its first order of business at each meeting the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- …

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Thu May 14, 2026

Meeting

Council to vote on airport terminal project ordinance and multiple public hearings

The Wallace Town Council will consider several items, including a capital project ordinance for an airport terminal, a tentative award for a debris management contract, and a library consolidation agreement. Public hearings will be scheduled for the FY 2026-27 budget, a rezoning request for Avery Davis (Luther Bradshaw), and a special use permit for an apartment complex. Additional resolutions will address fire department directives, a fire protection agreement with Pender County, and the abandonment of portions of SR 1306 and SR 1307.

Approve Capital Project Ordinance 26.18—Airport Terminal
Adopt resolution of tentative award—Debris Management Contract
Approval of Library Consolidation Agreement
Establish public hearing for FY 2026-27 budget
Avery Davis (Luther Bradshaw) rezoning

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Town of Wallace  120 Municipal Drive  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 14 , 2026 The Regular Meefing of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Mayor Wells PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its ﬁrst order of business at each meefing the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meefing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- nize those who would like to speak at the appropriate fime. Large groups are asked to select a representafive to speak for the enfire group. Comments must be limited to three (3) minutes to allow others the opportunity to speak. Town of Wallace  120 Municipal Drive  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http …

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Thu Apr 9, 2026

April 9 2026

Wallace Town Council approves $556,400 grant for blighted property demolition

The Town Council accepted a CDBG grant for demolition projects and approved a $251,000 sale of the Rose House. The body also authorized a grant application for $750,000 in soccer and tennis court improvements at Farrior Park.

Accepted $556,400 CDBG grant for demolition of blighted properties
Approved sale of the Rose House for $251,000
Authorized PARTF grant application for $750,000 Farrior Park project ($375,000 match required)
Approved one-year lease of 45 acres at Farrior Park for $2,500
Scheduled public hearing for May 14, 2026, regarding a rezoning request by Avery-Davis

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04/09/2026 TOWN OF WALLACE MONTHLY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING April 9, 2026 6:00 p.m. The Wallace Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club. The following Governing Body members were present: Mayor Jason Wells Council Member/ Mayor Pro-Tem Francisco Rivas-Diaz Council Member Frank Brinkley Council Member Glenn Price Council Member Penny Thorne The following Governing Body members were absent: Council Member Jason Davis Also present were: Rob Taylor, Town Manager Anna Herring, Attorney (via zoom) Jackie Nicholson, Town Clerk Richard Marvin, NCLM Carrie Forbes,Finance Director Renee Walker, Accounting Technicial II David Bizzell, Parks & Recreation Director Darlene Leysath Jimmy Crayton, Police Chief Joseph Merritt Rod Fritz, Planning Director Wayne Rich Ben Jones, Airport Manager Pam Morgan Weston Padgett, Police Captain Thomas Stracuzza Mayor Jason Wells called the regular meeting to order with a quorum of the governing body members present and the invocation was given by Police Chief Jimmy Crayton. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Presentation Mr. Richard Marvin, NCLM, ahs worked with Carrie Forbes and Renee Walker through the AIM (Accounting Instruction and Mentorship) manual over several months, meeting once or twice a month address best practices and state requirements for Basic Accounting In NC such as cash management, revenues, …

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Thu Apr 2, 2026

Meeting

Wallace Town Council to discuss CDBG blight grant and Luther Bradshaw rezoning

The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding a Community Development Block Grant for blight and grant administration. The body will also establish a public hearing for the Luther Bradshaw rezoning and discuss a farmland lease at Farrior Park.

Resolution accepting CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) for blight
Establishment of public hearing for Luther Bradshaw rezoning
Lease of farmland at Farrior Park
Renewal of ILA with Greenevers
Resolution authorizing PARTF grant application

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Town of Wallace  316 East Murray Street  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 9 , 2026 The Regular Meefing of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Mayor Wells PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells PRESENTATION Richard Marvin, AIM Mentor for Town of Wallace ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its ﬁrst order of business at each meefing the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meefing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- nize those who would like to speak at the appropriate fime. Large groups are asked to select a representafive to speak for the enfire group. Comments must be limited to three (3) minutes to allow others the opportunity to speak. Town of Wallace …

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Thu Mar 12, 2026

March 12 2026

Town Council rezones Walmart‑adjacent property to Residential PUD‑Conditional

The council held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance to rezone the development behind Walmart from RA‑20MH to Residential PUD‑Conditional. It approved two budget amendments, adding $5,500 for ABC Education and reallocating $27,000 in salaries, $85,500 in overtime, $30 in utilities, and $146,500 from the fund balance. The council also voted to eliminate parking restrictions on Main, Boney, and Raleigh Streets and adopted a resolution to reimburse police‑car purchases up to $224,000.

Rezoning of the Walmart‑adjacent tract (PIN 331603003661) from RA‑20MH to Residential PUD‑Conditional
Budget Amendment 25.5: increase ABC Education by $5,500 using restricted fund balance
Budget Amendment 25.6: increase Salaries $27,000, Overtime $85,500, Utilities $30, and Fund Balance $146,500
Motion to rescind downtown parking restrictions on Main, Boney, and Raleigh Streets
Resolution 25‑26‑19: intent to reimburse police‑car purchases, maximum debt $224,000

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03/12/2026 Page 1 of 10 TOWN OF WALLACE MONTHLY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING March 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. The Wallace Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club. The following Governing Body members were present: Mayor Jason Wells Council Member/ Mayor Pro-Tem Francisco Rivas-Diaz Council Member Jason Davis Council Member Glenn Price Council Member Penny Thorne The following Governing Body members were absent: Council Member Frank Brinkley Also present were: Rob Taylor, Town Manager Carl Fussell Jackie Nicholson, Town Clerk Joseph Merritt Carrie Forbes,Finance Director Jeff Murray Brent Dean, Public Services Director Will Murray Rod Fritz, Planning Director Thomas Stracuzza Ben Jones, Airport Manager Mark Grady Weston Padgett, Police Captain Mayor Jason Wells called the regular meeting to order with a quorum of the governing body members present and the invocation was given by Council Member Jason Davis. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Adoption of the Agenda Mayor Wells asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda? Town Manager Rob Taylor asked that Item #7 Request For Annexation be removed. Council Member Francisco Rivas-Diaz made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Council Member Glenn Price and approved unanimously. Public Comment Period Thomas Stracuzza said there are pot holes on Wa …

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Thu Mar 12, 2026

Meeting

Wallace Town Council to hold public hearing on zoning amendment

The Town Council will meet to discuss budget amendments, a request for annexation, and a zoning amendment petition. The body will also consider reimbursement resolutions for facilities and police cars.

Public hearing for a petition for zoning amendment
Public hearing for budget amendments
Request for annexation
Reimbursement resolutions for police cars and facilities
Discussion of downtown parking and the rescinding of 71.05 (A) (B) (C)

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Town of Wallace  316 East Murray Street  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 12 , 2026 The Regular Meefing of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Council Member Jason Davis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its ﬁrst order of business at each meefing the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meefing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- nize those who would like to speak at the appropriate fime. Large groups are asked to select a representafive to speak for the enfire group. Comments must be limited to three (3) minutes to allow others the opportunity to speak. Town of Wallace  316 East Murray Street  Wallace, North …

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Thu Feb 12, 2026

Meeting

Wallace Town Council to hold public hearing on town-owned property annexation

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the annexation of town-owned property. The body will also consider adopting the Sampson Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and establishing a public hearing for the Bryant Farm Planned Unit Development.

Public hearing for annexation of town-owned property
Adoption of Sampson Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (25-26-17)
Establishment of public hearing for Bryant Farm Planned Unit Development
Tax report and tax releases
Proclamation honoring Lillie Martin

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Town of Wallace  316 East Murray Street  Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov  Phone: (910) 285-4136  Fax: (910) 285-5135  Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda February 12 , 2026 The Regular Meefing of the Wallace Town Council scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Council Member Glenn Price PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wells, Proclamafion Honoring Lillie Marfin David Bizzell, Parks & Recreafion Director ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA As its ﬁrst order of business at each meefing the Council shall review the draft agenda, make whatever revisions it deems appropriate and adopt a formal agenda for the meefing. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- nize those who would like to speak at the appropriate fime. Large groups are asked to select a representafive to speak for the enfire group. Comments must be limited to three ( …

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February 12 2026

Wallace Town Council annexes town properties and establishes parks reserve fund

The Town Council approved the annexation of Farrior Park, the north end water tower, and the old wastewater treatment plant. The body also established a Parks and Recreation Capital Reserve Fund using proceeds from the sale of the Rose House. Additionally, a public hearing was set for a rezoning request regarding the Bryant Farm Planned Urban Development.

Annexation of Farrior Park, north end water tower, and old WWTP
Establishment of Parks and Recreation Capital Reserve Fund (Ordinance 26-15)
Capital Project Ordinance 26-16 for Farrior Park Tennis and Soccer Complex
Capital Project Ordinance 26-17 for Clement Park Splash Pad
Public hearing scheduled for March 12, 2026, for Bryant Farm Planned Urban Development rezoning

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02/12/2026 Page 1 of 5 TOWN OF WALLACE MONTHLY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING February 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. The Wallace Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club. The following Governing Body members were present: Council Member/ Mayor Pro-Tem Francisco Rivas-Diaz Council Member Jason Davis Council Member Glenn Price Council Member Penny Thorne The following Governing Body members were absent: Mayor Jason Wells Council Member Frank Brinkley (via telephone) Also present were: Rob Taylor, Town Manager Anna Herring, Town Attorney Jackie Nicholson, Town Clerk Ben Jones, Airport Manager Carrie Forbes,Finance Director Weston Padgett, Police Captain David Bizzell, Parks & Recreation Director Sammy Marshburn, Fire Chief Lisa Cottle, WWTP ORC Joseph Merritt Jimmy Crayton, Police Chief Tasha Herring Brent Dean, Public Services Director Pam Teachey Rod Fritz, Planning Director Mark Grady Mayor Pro-tem Francisco Rivas-Diaz called the regular meeting to order with a quorum of the governing body members present and the invocation was given by Council Member Glenn Price. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Presentations Mayor Pro-tem Rivas Diaz presented a Proclamation Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Lilie Boney Herring Martin who passed away on January 18. Miss Lillie left her impact on the community through faith, service and as the first African American woman t …

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Thu Jan 8, 2026

Meeting

Town Council approves $475,910 utility relocation for airport project

The Wallace Town Council approved a utility relocation agreement costing $475,910.12 for the airport road relocation, adopted Ordinance ANX 2025-01 to annex town‑owned property, and approved an amended audit contract for $77,300. The council also authorized a $20,000 budget amendment for soccer field improvements at Clement Park and appointed a member to the Eastern Carolina Council board.

Utility relocation agreement approved – $475,910.12 reimbursable through NCDOT grant
Adoption of Ordinance ANX 2025-01 annexing town‑owned property
Amended audit contract approved – cost increased to $77,300
Budget amendment approved – $20,000 grant for Clement Park soccer fields
Appointment to Eastern Carolina Council board

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Town of Wallace 316 East Murray Street Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov Phone: (910) 285-4136 Fax: (910) 285-5135 Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 1 MAYOR Jason Wells MAYOR PRO-TEM Francisco Rivas-Diaz TOWN MANAGER Rob Taylor TOWN COUNCIL Frank Brinkley Penny F. Thorne Jason Davis Glenn Price TOWN CLERK Jackie Nicholson TOWN ATTORNEY Anna H. Herring Wallace Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 8 , 2026 at the Wallace Women’s Club, 216 N.E. Railroad St., Wallace, NC. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jason Wells INVOCATION Mayor Pro-tem Francisco Rivas Diaz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wells WELCOME Mayor Wells PRESENTATIONS Ben Jones, Airport Manager Brent Dean, Public Services Director ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Public Comment Period allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is requested not to address an item that appears as a public hearing item scheduled on the Regular Agenda. The Mayor will recog- Town of Wallace 316 East Murray Street Wallace, North Carolina 28466 Web: http://www.wallacenc.gov Phone: (910) 285-4136 Fax: (910) 285-5135 Email: mail@wallacenc.gov 2 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR MEETING ITEM 2 TAX REPORT ITEM 3 TAX RELEASES OLD BUSINESS ITEM 4 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT TO ANNEX TOWN OWNED PROPERTY Rob Taylor, Town Manager NEW BUSINESS ITEM 5 APPOINTMENT TO ECC (EASTERN CAROLINA COUNCIL) BOARD Rob Tay …

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Thu Jan 8, 2026

January 8 2026

Wallace Town Council initiates annexation of three town-owned properties

The Town Council adopted resolutions of intent to annex Farrior Park, the north end water tower, and the old Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council also approved several property tax releases and an audit contract for FY 2024-25.

Resolutions of intent to annex Farrior Park, the north end water tower, and the old WWTP
Tax liability releases totaling $2,598.66 for four accounts
Approval of the FY 2024-25 audit contract
Appointment of Glenn Price to the Eastern Carolina Council Board
Report of a $2 million grant or loan for replacing galvanized water lines starting on Sloan Street

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01/08/2026 Page 1 of 11 TOWN OF WALLACE MONTHLY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. The Wallace Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club. The following Governing Body members were present: Mayor Jason Wells Council Member/ Mayor Pro-Tem Francisco Rivas-Diaz Council Member Frank Brinkley Council Member Jason Davis Council Member Glenn Price Council Member Penny Thorne The following Governing Body members were absent: None Also present were: Rob Taylor, Town Manager Anna Herring, Town Attorney Jackie Nicholson, Town Clerk Ben Jones, Airport Manager Carrie Forbes,Finance Director Sammy Marshburn, Fire Chief Jimmy Crayton, Police Chief Joseph Merritt Brent Dean, Public Services Director Curt Simpson, Duplin Journal Mayor Jason Wells called the regular meeting to order and the invocation was given by Police Chief Jimmy Crayton. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Presentations Airport Manager Ben Jones Public Services Director Brent Dean shared water and sewer statistical and project completion information. Adoption of the Agenda Mayor Wells asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. Council Member Frank Brinkley made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Council Member Francisco Rivas-Diaz and approved unanimously. Public Comment Period There were no comments. 0 …

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💰 Federal awards (top 2 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$1.6M	G4 SERVICES INC. Department of Defense · FMO/ WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
$1.5M	G4 SERVICES INC. Department of Health and Human Services · TIME AND METALS AWARD HUMAN FOODS PROGRAM (HFP) - SHIPPING & RECEIVING

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Pender County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Traffic fatalities3 (2023)

Business establishments1,499 (11,591 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$976/mo (20 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy20.4% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.450

All kids

0.386

Black kids

0.332

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions

🗺 Interactive map

Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

2025 (30 meetings)
2024 (16 meetings)
2023 (22 meetings)
2022 (33 meetings)

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