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Brunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy — Week One

August 6, 2013 | Comments Off on Brunswick 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 series of classroom presentations and community involvement. Class time features a general overview of current law enforcement issues, patrol procedures,…

Statement on DAK Americas Announcement

June 19, 2013 | Comments Off on Statement 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 the site, which was owned by DuPont at the time, and the plant has been a major employer in Brunswick…

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…