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100 Counties Prepared initiative highlighted in Summer 2022 edition of “County Quarterly”
Brunswick County Commissioner and outgoing NCACC President Frank Williams’ 100 Counties Prepared presidential initiative was highlighted in the Summer 2022 edition of County Quarterly. The excerpt is included below.
Read MoreWilliams 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.
Read MoreWilliams, David meet with Chief Justice Paul Newby
Commissioner Frank Williams, District Attorney Jon David and NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard met with Chief Justice Paul Newby and Drew Heath, Director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts in Raleigh on July 12. They discussed the important statewide relationship between Counties, which build and maintain County courthouses, and the Judicial branch, which…
Read MoreBrunswick County general obligation bonds and enterprise revenue debt receive strong, upgraded ratings from Moody’s Investors Service
Brunswick County continues its strong financial tradition with recent upgrades to its general obligation bond and enterprise revenue debt ratings from Moody’s Investors Service—all of which are some of the highest a local government or utility can receive. Brunswick County’s general obligation (GO) bonds were upgraded to Aaa from Aa1, which is the highest rating…
Read MoreWilliams meets with N.C. Chamber leaders
Commissioner Frank Williams and NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard met with Ray Starling, General Counsel and Gary Salamido, CEO of the N.C. Chamber in Raleigh on July 5. They discussed various ways in which Counties interact with the business community, including during and after emergency situations.
Read MoreWilliams interviewed by N.C. Institute of Political Leadership
Brunswick County Commissioner and NCACC President Frank Williams was interviewed by Brad Young, Executive Director of the N.C. Institute of Political Leadership, on June 7, 2022. Williams, a Spring 1996 NCIOPL Fellow, discussed a recent article he authored entitled Get Out of Your Echo Chamber.
Read MoreWilliams presents County’s proclamations to retiring Calabash Fire Chief, Assistant Chief
Commissioner Frank Williams represented the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners at a retirement celebration for Calabash Fire Chief Randall T. Bork and Assistant Chief James N. Bruno on May 27. Williams presented Chief Bork and Deputy Chief Bruno with framed copies of proclamations adopted by the Board of Commissioners honoring their service.
Read MoreWilliams attends NFIB Small Business Day at the Capital
Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams attended the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Day at the Capital in Raleigh on May 25, 2022. Williams has been a small business owner for more than 20 years.
Read MoreWilliams speaks at dedication of 54-inch parallel raw water main
Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was among the speakers at the dedication of the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority’s Kings Bluff 54-inch Parallel Raw Water Main on May 20 in Bladen County. Williams represents Brunswick County on the LCFWASA board of directors. The Kings Bluff 54-inch Parallel Raw Water Main is a joint…
Read MoreWilliams 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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