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Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Pender County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Solid waste enforcement

A new solid waste enforcement officer position would be funded at $65,701 from the solid waste fund balance to step up code enforcement.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Feral Cat Management Policy

Commissioners were scheduled to discuss feral cat management and trap-neuter-release policies — a topic that affects animal welfare, neighborhoods, and animal services workloads.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Opioid Settlement Funds Spending

Three consent items direct about $487,000 in opioid settlement money toward year three of the Health Opioid Coordinator, the Sheriff's DARE program, and Coastal Horizons' PORT recovery program.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026