Commissioner (District 1)· Appointed to the vacant District 1 seat (Jimmy Tate resigned) and sworn in Feb 21, 2023 per WECT Feb 21, 2023; elected Nov 2024 (NCSBE). Resigned effective August 1, 2026 per WECT June 16, 2026.
Brad George
Pender County
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Feral Cat Management Policy
Emergency Services Merger — REDLG Obligations
Transition costs feed into the FY 26-27 county budget; specifics weren't quantified at this meeting.
EMS/Fire merger effective July 5
No dollar figure attached to this item, but short staffing is driving overtime costs.
Pender EMS & Fire Merger
No dollar figure attached to this item, but short staffing is driving overtime costs.
Staffing the expanded Law Enforcement Center and jail
Staffing costs are included in individual departmental budgets.
Fire and rescue funding requests
Combined requests from fire, rescue, forestry and fire marshal services will shape a substantial share of the county's operating budget.
Countywide physical security refresh
$502,654 for security system consolidation.
Law Enforcement Center Completion
$272,527.15 for storage equipment in the new facility.
Law Enforcement Center cost increases
Adds $556,371 to the Law Enforcement Center project and pushes back the jail's opening date.
Novant Health Pender Medical Center update
Roughly $14 million has been committed to date toward the $50 million, 10-year investment pledge.
Courthouse Square safety hazard
Pender EMS & Fire debt payoff
Pulls $10.1 million from the general fund balance but frees up annual debt service payments.
High Hazard burn designation
Potential costs could pop up for emergency response and healthcare if the smoke causes a spike in breathing-related doctor visits.
Dental clinic X-ray replacement
About $55,945, expected to pay for itself in two years through clinic receipts.
Vaping in Schools
Maple Hill Fire Department merger
Construction dust affecting nearby families
The developer is already paying for a daily water truck and site seeding to control erosion.
Project Lifesaver Fundraising
Each bracelet costs roughly $400-500; the program has raised over $100,000 since 2023.
Health Department strategic plan
Pelican Reef fatal crash and traffic safety
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while George was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.