Brunswick County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution opposing private money in North Carolina elections

BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution (linked here) authored by Commissioner Frank Williams opposing the use of private money elections at its regular meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023. Commissioner Mike Forte also assisted with development of the resolution. “The integrity of our elections is fundamental to the…

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Williams discusses 100 Counties Prepared on Wilmington’s Morning News with Nick Craig

Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, who recently completed his term as President of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, appeared on Wilmington’s Morning News with Nick Craig this morning on 980 the WAAV. Williams discussed his NCACC Presidential Initiative, 100 Counties Prepared. Click below to listen.

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Commissioner Frank Williams completes term as NCACC President, holds successful 100 Counties Prepared training

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. – Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams completed his term as President of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) at the association’s annual conference in Cabarrus County on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Williams, who was the 105th NCACC President, is the first from Brunswick County. “It has been a tremendous honor and…

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Williams facilitates preparedness session at NaCo conference

On July 23, Brunswick County Commissioner and NCACC President Frank Williams facilitated a session at the National Association of Counties annual conference annual conference in Aurora, CO entitled “Proactive Leadership in Crisis: Supporting Your Community Through a Disaster” with former FEMA administrator and Catawba County resident Brock Long.

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Williams attends Statewide Hurricane Exercise

Brunswick County Commissioner and NCACC President attended a statewide hurricane exercise at the N.C. Emergency Operations Center on May 11, 2022. The exercise was conducted by the State Emergency Response Team in advance of the upcoming hurricane season. Williams was joined by NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard and NCACC Director of Policy Planning Laurel Edwards.…

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Williams, Thompson attend 100 Counties Prepared Task Force Developing Training for County Leaders on Emergency Management

Wake County, N.C. – The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) 100 Counties Prepared Task Force met Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Wake County Emergency Services Education Center. Brunswick County Commissioners Frank Williams and Randy Thompson joined with Guilford County Commissioner Kay Cashion to lead the meeting and spoke on the importance of…

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Williams meets with leadership of Economic Development Partnership of NC

Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, who currently serves as President of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, met with Christopher Chung, CEO and Gene McLaurin, Board Chairman of the The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in Raleigh on April 6, 2022. They discussed issues and challenges related to economic development in North Carolina, as…

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County Leaders Convene to Discuss How to Best Utilize ARPA, Opioid Settlement Funds

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. – On March 28-29, 2022, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) hosted the ARPA & Opioid Funding Strategy Summit for North Carolina’s county and state leaders to help strategize on the upcoming opportunities and demands associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and national opioid settlement funds. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank…

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Williams addresses N.C. State Board of Community Colleges

Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, who also serves as President of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, addressed the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges in Raleigh on Thursday, March 17. Williams was joined by Laurel Edwards, NCACC’s Director of Policy Planning. Williams and Edwards discussed a number of critical issues that present opportunities for…

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