Posts by Frank Williams
Letters Mentioning Delinquent Taxes Not Coming from Brunswick County
Brunswick County has recently been made aware that some residents may have received a letter falsely claiming that the resident’s property taxes are delinquent. Such a letter may mention penalties and liens, whether the property’s taxes are delinquent or not, and may make an offer to buy the property. Any notice or communication of delinquent…
Read MoreNCDOT Holding Community Workshops for NC Public Transportation Division Strategic Plan in October
RALEIGH – This October, stakeholders and the public are invited to provide input at community workshops across the state as part of the North Carolina Public Transportation Statewide Strategic Plan. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary to attend. The N.C. Department of Transportation is developing the Public Transportation…
Read MoreStatement Following Meeting with Governor Cooper, Cabinet Secretaries, Local Leaders Regarding GenX
BOLIVIA, NC – Frank Williams, Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, released the following statement following this morning’s meeting with Governor Roy Cooper: “This morning, I joined a bipartisan group of State Legislators and leaders from neighboring counties in a productive meeting with Governor Cooper. I am encouraged by the commitment of the…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight Deck Repairs Set to Start July 18 on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Motorists who travel on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over the Cape Fear River should expect intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday, July 18. The closures are needed so Department of Transportation crews can repair the metal grates on the deck of the bridge. The closures will be in place from 9 p.m. on Tuesday until…
Read MoreDistrict 5 Leadership Forum on July 18: Transportation in Northern Brunswick County
The District 5 Leadership Forum is intended to provide an opportunity for leaders and residents in northern Brunswick County to stay informed about key issues affecting the area. The program is sponsored by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and chaired by District 5 County Commissioner Frank Williams, who represents most of northern Brunswick County.…
Read MoreResolution Requesting the Installation of a Stoplight at the Intersection of Old Fayetteville Road and Lanvale Road in Leland
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the following resolution at its regular meeting on Monday, June 19, 2017. Click here to view the signed resolution as a PDF. RESOLUTION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF SR 1438 (LANVALE ROAD) AND SR 1437 (OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD) WHEREAS, the Brunswick County…
Read MoreMoody’s affirms Brunswick County’s GO bond rating at Aa2
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed both Brunswick County’s Aa2 general obligation bond rating and the county’s Aa3 rating on lease-backed debt, assigning the county a positive outlook. The ratings announcement from Moody’s notes Brunswick County’s “historically solid financial position” and “below average debt burden that will remain manageable despite significant borrowing plans,”…
Read MoreChemours Announces Voluntary Actions to Respond to North Carolina Community
Note: the following press release distributed by The Chemours Company is being published here in its entirety. This release was written by Chemours, not Brunswick County or any other government entity. Wilmington, Del., June 20, 2017 – The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC) today announced that it will capture, remove, and safely dispose of wastewater…
Read MoreJune 20 Update on GenX and Brunswick County
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Local and state officials continue working to gather additional information about the presence of GenX in the Cape Fear River, while at the same time working to stop the discharge of the chemical. At its June 19 regularly scheduled meeting, the Board of Commissioners passed a resolution requesting that Chemours halt…
Read MoreJune 19 Update on GenX and Brunswick County
Please note: This and other information about GenX and Brunswick County – including an FAQ that is updated as we receive new information – can be found online at www.brunswickcountync.gov/genx. BOLIVIA, N.C. (June 19, 2017) — As the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) prepares to start water sampling at twelve locations along the Cape…
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