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Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams appointed to N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointment today: N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service Frank Williams (Brunswick County): Frank Williams is a member of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners. He is a past president and charter member of the Leland Area Rotary Club and also served on the boards of directors…
Read MoreStatement on Regional Branding & Economic Development Activities
Several media outlets have reported recently on joint economic development and branding activities being considered or conducted by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County. A reporter from one of our local media outlets asked if Brunswick County had an opinion on these initiatives. We have not discussed these as a board, but I…
Read MoreBrunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy — Week Two
Tuesday was my second week participating in the Brunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. Before I get into the things we covered Tuesday, I feel compelled to add one thing that I failed to include last week: the Sheriff’s Office is not a department, it is an Office. While the Board of County Commissioners on which I…
Read MoreBrunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy — Week One
Tonight was the first session of the 14th class of the Brunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, and I am excited to be a member of the class. The Sheriff’s Office website describes the Citizens Academy as follows: The Citizens Academy was established to build a better understanding between Law Enforcement and those we serve, through a…
Read MoreStatement on DAK Americas Announcement
LELAND, N.C. – Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams made the following statement Wednesday after DAK Americas’ announcement that it would close its plant in northern Brunswick County: “Obviously, I was saddened to learn that DAK Americas has made the decision to close its plant in northern Brunswick County. I grew up a few miles from…
Read MoreBrunswick County Commissioners pass resolution opposing de facto unfunded mandates
BOLIVIA — The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the following resolution at its meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013: RESOLUTION OPPOSING DE FACTO UNFUNDED MANDATES WHEREAS, the County of Brunswick is a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, county governments in North Carolina are required to perform a number…
Read MoreBrunswick County budget holds the line on taxes, focuses resources on schools, public safety
BOLIVIA, N.C. –The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners adopted a FY 2013-14 budget Monday that holds the line on taxes while focusing resources on critical areas such as education and public safety. “This budget holds the line on taxes while directing taxpayer dollars toward education, public safety and other top priorities,” said Commissioner Phil Norris,…
Read MoreBrunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission hears from the business community at public forum, invites additional comments via email
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The recently-formed Brunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission held a public forum on Tuesday, June 4 for members of the business community to offer insight into ways the county can become a better place to do business. Approximately 50 people attended the forum, which was held at 101 Stone Chimney Place in…
Read MoreStatement on OMB’s decision not to move Brunswick County back into the Wilmington MSA
My thoughts on the Office of Management and Budget’s decision to leave Brunswick County in the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): “I am extremely disappointed by the Office of Management and Budget’s decision to reject bipartisan appeals to move Brunswick County back into the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This is what happens when…
Read MoreBrunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission invites business community to share concerns at public forum on June 4
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The recently-formed Brunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission is hosting a public forum for members of the business community to offer insight into ways the county can become a better place to do business. The forum is set for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 101 Stone Chimney Place in…
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