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5/11/18 — Brunswick County’s Finance Office has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its financial reporting and budget presentation, recognitions it has received dozens of times in nearly two decades. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is an international professional association. It presents the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award each year to counties and cities whose budgets serve as a policy document,…
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When I first ran for county commissioner in 2012, one of the things I said was that county government needed to focus on its core functions, not try to be all things to all people. It is my strong belief that one of the main problems with government in America stems from governmental bodies at all levels expanding their reach into areas outside of their proper role, scope and/or authority. Counties in North Carolina are…
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a bridge rehabilitation project for the G.V. Barbee Bridge (Old Oak Island Bridge) over the Intracoastal Waterway beginning in September and continuing through May 2019. This rehabilitation work includes replacing the existing girders on 27 spans, and installing a new riding deck, and barrier rail. The project was accelerated to avoid conflicts with the N.C. 211 project which will begin construction in 2019. “This rehabilitation project will…
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As you know, at the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners’ February 19, 2018 meeting I voted to rescind a previously adopted resolution that supported offshore energy exploration, moving our board to a neutral stance. Please allow me this opportunity to share my thoughts in advance of Monday’s meeting. There are essentially three types of resolutions that our board can adopt: (1) Ceremonial resolutions, such as proclaiming a certain week to be Law Enforcement Appreciation Week,…
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams represented Brunswick County at the recent National Association of Counties (NaCo) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. “This conference provided an excellent opportunity to learn from county leaders from across the nation, secure face time with Congressman Rouzer and key legislative staffers who represent us on Capital Hill, and discuss key issues facing Brunswick County,” said Williams. Williams met with Congressman David and key legislative staffers for Senators…
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