Commissioner (District 1)· 2026-10-05 - 2026-12-07
Beth Burns
Pender County
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Top issues during term (8)
Saw Dust Laydown Yard and Office Space project
Point South Apartments — 252-unit multifamily development off U.S. 17
More rooftops off U.S. 17 could mean more demand on county water, sewer, and roads — costs haven't been spelled out in this review.
DSS funding for federal H.R. 1 implementation
Adds $254,546.89 in state revenue and matching expenditures — no local tax impact.
Large-scale residential rezonings (REZONE 2026-99 and 2026-100)
If approved, these subdivisions could raise demands on county schools, roads, and utilities for years to come.
Opioid Settlement Funds Spending
Roughly $487,000 in opioid settlement funds were earmarked across the three programs.
Solid waste enforcement
$65,701 from the solid waste fund balance for the new position.
Rural Public Transit Funding (PAS-TRAN)
The county was asked for $165,908.10 in local match money for FY2027-28.
surveillance technology ban
Local police departments might have to spend extra time and money on manual tracking methods since their automated tech is gone.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Burns was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.