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Statement on adoption of FY 2023-24 County Budget

June 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Statement on adoption of FY 2023-24 County Budget

[JUNE 19, 2023] Statement by Commissioner Frank Williams: “Tonight, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a fiscally responsible budget that focuses resources on our key priorities, including public safety, education, and water and sewer infrastructure, while meeting our unfunded state and federal mandates and dealing with cost increases due to inflation. In response to the increase in property values, we lowered the tax rate from .4850 to .3420, very close to revenue neutral. In…

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Chism officially appointed Sheriff of Brunswick County

May 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Chism officially appointed Sheriff of Brunswick County

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Brian Chism as Sheriff of Brunswick County at its May 1 meeting. Sheriff Chism fills the seat vacated by former Sheriff John Ingram, who retired effective April 30. Sheriff Chism was sworn in by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Jason Disbrow immediately following his appointment. Click here to read more about Sheriff Chism’s background. Related Articles:

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

March 21, 2023 | Comments Off on 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 survival of our republic, and the influence of private money from groups with partisan motives on either side of the…

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Williams selected to participate in 30th class of Leadership North Carolina

October 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Williams selected to participate in 30th class of Leadership North Carolina

Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams is among fifty-five civic and community leaders from across the state have been accepted to form the 2022-2023 class for Leadership North Carolina, the state’s premier leadership engagement program. “I strongly believe leaders should continually strive to increase their knowledge and improve their skills,” said Williams. “I’m honored to be part of Leadership North Carolina’s 30th class, and I look forward to connecting with my classmates in the coming months.” No…

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Four years after Florence, Williams joins American Flood Coalition on tour of areas battered by storm

September 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Four years after Florence, Williams joins American Flood Coalition on tour of areas battered by storm

Four years after Hurricane Florence battered southeastern North Carolina, Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams joined other local officials on a tour of ongoing resilience projects throughout Southeastern North Carolina. The tour, organized by the non-partisan American Flood Coalition, visited Boiling Spring Lakes to view the site where Florence destroyed the dams that created the lakes. The tour highlighted the achievements of the state agencies and legislature in recent and ongoing investments in resilience, including the…

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