(GDN) — Wayne County plans to undertake numerous building projects in the coming months. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community provides a look at the last year’s developments in the City of Goldsboro and County of Wayne. Tuesday’s event featured updates from city and county leaders who emphasized the idea…… read more »
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State Of The Community: Wayne County Moves Forward With Facility Improvements
City Leaders Highlight Public Safety, New Projects During State Of The Community
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community provides a look at the last year’s developments in the City of Goldsboro. Tuesday’s event featured updates from city and county leaders who emphasized the idea of “one community.” Goldsboro Mayor David Ham praised the first ever NC Freedom Fest held in September which…… read more »
New County Commissioner District Boundaries Approved
Wayne County approves new commissioner districts. The county had to undertake the redistricting process following the 2020 Census. County Staff Attorney Andrew Neal went through the redrawn districts at last week’s Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting. Neal says Wayne County lost 5,290 people according to the 2020 Census. That makes the ideal district size…… read more »
Commissioners To Hold Evening Meetings Quarterly On A Trial Basis
Evening meetings will make a return to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Last month, the commissioners had ruled against holding one of their two monthly meetings in the late afternoon or evening. This week, the board reconsidered the idea and agreed to hold evening meetings once per quarter in 2022. Commissioner Antonio…… read more »
Register Of Deeds Removed From County Board Meeting
During Tuesday’s public comment session, Register of Deeds Constance Coram came before the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to address some of the perceived shortcomings in her office during recent months. Coram noted three members of the Register of Deeds staff resigned before she took office. She also says the office suffered through two COVID-related…… read more »
Gaylor Officially Joins Goldsboro City Council
The new District 5 representative is seated on the Goldsboro City Council. Monday evening, Charles P. Gaylor, IV was sworn-in to office. Gaylor takes over the District 5 seat, which was vacated when David Ham was appointed to serve as Mayor of the City of Goldsboro. Gaylor will serve for the remainder of the term,…… read more »
REMINDER: Redistricting Public Hearing Set For Tuesday
Wayne County holds its public hearing on the newly proposed voter districts this week. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed voter district maps this Tuesday, November 2 at 9:30 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 224 E. Walnut Street in Goldsboro. …… read more »
Commissioners Decide Against Holding Evening Meetings
Wayne County residents will have to continue watching and attending commissioner meetings in the morning. An effort to move one of the monthly Wayne County Board of Commissioners meetings to an evening session was blocked at last week’s meeting. Commissioner Bevan Foster was hoping more residents would be able to participate with an evening meeting. …… read more »
Council Denies Matthews’ Request For After Hours Access In City Hall
A Goldsboro City Council member’s request for after hours access to certain areas in City Hall is shot down. The discussion came up at Monday’s meeting as Councilwoman Brandi Matthews asked for her own set of keys to access the Mayor and City Manager’s external office at City Hall. She, as well as the other…… read more »
County Sets Public Hearing On New Commissioner Electoral Districts
Wayne County is looking for the public’s input as it adjusts its voter districts. Following the 2020 Census, the county has undertaken its decennial redistricting effort. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed voter district maps. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says the maps are available online for the…… read more »
