Posts by Frank Williams
18 Appointed to Fire Commission
With the appointment of 18 new members at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Brunswick County’s Fire Commission is ready to move forward. The Fire Commission, which was created June 19, includes 20 members made up of local officials, fire chiefs, and citizen appointees. Among those appointed are Commissioner Pat Sykes, Commissioner Mike Forte, citizen appointees…
Read MoreBridge Repairs on U.S. 421 over U.S. 76 in Brunswick County Require Closures
Motorists who travel on U.S. 421 south of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge should expect lane closures beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22. The closures are needed so the Department of Transportation can repair a metal guardrail that was damaged by a recent crash. The closures will be in place Tuesday night, Aug. 22 and Wednesday night,…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Meeting Schedule Changes
Beginning in September, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting schedule has changed. The Board will now hold two regularly-scheduled meetings per month: On the first Monday of the month, the Board will meet at 3 p.m. On the third Monday of the month, the Board will meet at 6 p.m. If a regular meeting…
Read MoreLetters 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,”…
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