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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.

Public comments (29)

ConcernedUnidentified ResidentJul 23, 2026

Asked that the planned wastewater plant near Castle Bay be placed where it would be least disruptive.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 23, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentJul 23, 2026

Thanked organizers for the town halls and asked for an update on the water plant near Washington Acres; Proctor gave the timeline through late 2028/early 2029.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 23, 2026 · 0:00 →
NeutralUnidentified ResidentJul 21, 2026

Asked about working with developers to deliver low-income housing, water, and roads.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 21, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedRegina FennelJul 21, 2026

Asked why no tax staff attended, raised the need for water and low-income/Section 8 housing, questioned non-profit funding, and suggested using county-owned land for affordable housing.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 21, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedCheryl HighsmithJul 13, 2026

Spoke about treated water.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 13, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedDebbie WalkerJul 13, 2026

Spoke about clean water.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 13, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedSamenthia JonesJul 13, 2026

Spoke about water issues in the county.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 13, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedCheryl HighsmithJun 15, 2026

Called for water for residents without taking on loans.

Board of County Commissioners - Jun 15, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedEva BriggsJun 15, 2026

Spoke about being respectful, water service, and working together.

Board of County Commissioners - Jun 15, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedCheryl HighsmithJun 1, 2026

Raised concerns linking illness, including sepsis, to the lack of clean water; the board agreed to consider a community meeting on the water situation.

Board of County Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedDebbie WalkerMay 18, 2026

Spoke about water concerns during public comment.

Board of County Commissioners - May 18, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedDebbie WalkerMay 4, 2026

Spoke about water issues.

Board of County Commissioners - May 4, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedCheryl HighsmithMay 4, 2026

Spoke about water issues.

Board of County Commissioners - May 4, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedYvonne BrathwaiteMay 4, 2026

Spoke about water issues.

Board of County Commissioners - May 4, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveJim BurnsApr 30, 2026

Burns noted 855 miles of creeks in the county, 77 miles cleaned, and a $5-plus return per county dollar, requesting $149,965.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedYvonne BrathwaiteApr 7, 2026

Spoke about water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedJoyce BordeauxApr 7, 2026

Spoke about water and higher taxes.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedAnnette MceachinApr 7, 2026

Spoke about lower taxes and clean water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedClara WillamsApr 7, 2026

Spoke about clean water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedJosephineApr 7, 2026

Spoke about the tax appraisals and water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedJoyce CarrApr 7, 2026

Spoke about clean water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedDebbie WalkerApr 7, 2026

Spoke about water and tax appraisals.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedLewis BoneyApr 7, 2026

Spoke about water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedSamuel DixonApr 7, 2026

Spoke about water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedCheryl HighsmithApr 7, 2026

Spoke about clean water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedSarah JohnsonApr 7, 2026

Spoke about clean water and tax appraisals.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedLarry HighsmithApr 7, 2026

Spoke about clean water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedMichael BlackburnApr 7, 2026

Spoke about water.

Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveCindy MooreJan 5, 2026

Thanked officials who met with Maple Hill residents and helped work on their problems.

Board of County Commissioners - Jan 5, 2026 · 0:00 →