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Brunswick County Commissioners pass resolution opposing de facto unfunded mandates

June 17, 2013 | Comments Off on Brunswick 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 of functions by State and Federal Law; and WHEREAS, county governments are already required to bear the costs of many…

Brunswick County budget holds the line on taxes, focuses resources on schools, public safety

June 17, 2013 | Comments Off on Brunswick 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, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.  “This budget also includes funding for technology upgrades that will increase efficiency and improve…

Brunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission hears from the business community at public forum, invites additional comments via email

June 5, 2013 | Comments Off on Brunswick 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 Supply.  County Commissioner Frank Williams, who spearheaded formation of the Small Business Advisory Commission, served as moderator. Additional photos from…

Statement on OMB’s decision not to move Brunswick County back into the Wilmington MSA

June 5, 2013 | Comments Off on Statement 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 decisions are made by federal bureaucrats who live hundreds of miles away and know absolutely nothing about our area.  The…

Brunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission invites business community to share concerns at public forum on June 4

May 9, 2013 | Comments Off on Brunswick 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 Supply.  Members of the business community are invited to share specific issues and challenges they have faced and offer insight…