Posts by Frank Williams
NACo Disaster Reform Task Force issues final report
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force, which was launched in November 2024 to strengthen our nation’s disaster mitigation, response and recovery capabilities, released its final report and NACo’s federal disaster reform priorities at the recent NACo Annual Conference. Commissioner Frank Williams, pictured below with U.S. Senator Ted Budd during a…
Read MoreRural Transportation Planning Group appoints David Ballengee to represent Waccamaw area as Community Liaison
[June 22, 2026] – At the suggestion of Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization’s Transportation Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) recently created new Community Liaison positions to provide increased opportunities for community engagement. The RTAC unanimously voted to create the positions at its April 10, 2026 meeting. On June 19,…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners votes to form fire review committee
[June 16, 2026] At a Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting in the Spring of 2026, Chief Charles Drew spoke on behalf of the Brunswick County Fire Chiefs Association and suggested a potential structure for a committee to develop an agreed-upon path forward for a fire department contract and funding approach. On June 1, 2026,…
Read MoreWilliams requests staff proceed with formation of fire committee
[June 1, 2026] — Statement from Commissioner Frank Williams: “At a recent Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chief Charles Drew spoke on behalf of the Brunswick County Fire Chiefs Association and suggested a potential structure for a committee to develop an agreed-upon path forward for a fire department contract and funding approach. At today’s…
Read MoreWilliams facilitates meeting with citizens to discuss preserving historic cemeteries
[June 1, 2026] — Statement from Commissioner Frank Williams: “On Friday, May 29, I facilitated a meeting with staff and a group of citizens who are concerned about preserving historic cemeteries in Brunswick County. We had a very productive meeting, agreed on key issues that need to be addressed, and discussed a number of potential…
Read MoreWilliams nominates retired environmental consultant Robert “Bud” Needham to Planning Board
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. – MAY 18, 2026 — Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams nominated retired environmental consultant Robert “Bud” Needham to the District 5 seat on the Brunswick County Planning Board at the May 18, 2026 commissioners meeting. Needham’s nomination was unanimously approved by the board of commissioners. Needham will replace Rich Leary, who is…
Read MoreRural Transportation Planning Group Creates New Community Liaison Positions, appoints Winnabow Fire Chief Travis Mercer
Winnabow Fire Chief Travis Mercer appointed to represent Winnabow-Town Creek area WINNABOW, N.C. – At the suggestion of Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization’s Transportation Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) recently created new Community Liaison positions to provide increased opportunities for community engagement. The RTAC unanimously voted to create the…
Read MoreWilliams visits Capitol Hill to lobby for FEMA reform
Commissioner Frank Williams recently visited Capitol Hill to advocate for reform of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). The meetings were part of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force Spring 2026 Fly-In, held April 28-30. Task force members met with U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), pictured below with Commissioner Williams,…
Read MoreWilliams participates in Rotary-led Mental Health Summit to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month
Brunswick County’s Rotary Clubs kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month by holding a Brunswick County Mental Health Summit on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation in Supply. “Mental health is an important issue that affects every single one of us, either directly or indirectly,” said Frank Williams, 2023-24 President of the Leland…
Read MoreWilliams unanimously re-elected chair of rural transportation planning organization
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) elected its officers for 2026 at its Feb. 13 meeting. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, who has served as Chair since 2014, was unanimously re-elected, and Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff was unanimously elected Vice Chair. Winecoff replaces Whiteville…
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