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County Government Academy Fall 2016 Now Accepting Applications

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Fall 2016 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 7 consecutive Tuesdays from 2:00-5:00pm at various county departments starting on September 13th and will conclude on October 25th.

The County Government Academy helps participants learn about the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.

Participants must be Alamance County residents. Members serving on board- appointed advisory boards/committees are encouraged to sign-up. Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.

The application is available online at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/. For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com .

*With the exception of the county landfill, all county locations are accessible via Link Transit. For route and schedule information, please visit linktransit.org or call 336-222-LINK (5465).

Don "Denzel" Wilson

County Employees Coordinate Don Wilson Memorial Sock Drive

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Employees, General News.

Socks Donated Towards Cancer Drive at Don Wilson Memorial Bench
The Don Wilson Memorial Bench
Socks Donated Towards Cancer Drive
County Employees donated socks
2016 Cancer Sock Drive
Employees donated a number of cases and boxes filled with socks
Socks Donated Towards Cancer Drive
The socks arrived at Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional on Monday, July 11

County Employees Coordinate Don Wilson Memorial Sock Drive to Benefit Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Medical Center Patients

Alamance County is pleased to announce that, during the month of June 2016, its employees participated in the Don Wilson Memorial “Mmm… I Look Gooooood” Sock Drive. Employees were encouraged to donate unused, packaged socks to benefit patients at the Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Why socks? When asked, we were told that socks were one of their patients’ most pressing needs, especially for their patients undergoing chemotherapy.

As a result of this drive, the county employees were able to collect 12 cases worth of socks for these patients.  Local businesses also participated by donating socks to this cause, including Gildan, Kayser-Roth, Pro Feet Missionary Team, and the Koury family at Carolina Mills.  Additionally, Hanesbrand Outlet Store in Mebane donated and accepted donations for the drive.

“Our employees are honored to remember Don Wilson by supplying people in the hardest time in their lives with a gift that is so simple and so welcome.  Our employees and community dug deep to give, and we know that Don would be pleased with this outreach.  We would encourage people to take the time to find opportunities like this to make a real impact in our county,” stated Scott Ward, coordinator of the drive.

County employees delivered the socks to the Cancer Center on Monday, July 11.  This date marks the 1st anniversary of Don Wilson’s passing while he was under the care of the center.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Ordinance for Alamance County

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, County News, General News, Planning, Public Events.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Planning Ordinance for Alamance County

Alamance County, North Carolina

Please take notice that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday May 2, 2016 at 9:00 PM to consider changes to Planning Ordinance for Alamance County. The revised Ordinance proposes changes in order to clarify requirements for serving on the Board, including residency, eligibility for voting, and the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Department and Planning Board.

If you have any questions or concerns about this hearing please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at (336) 570-4053. The revised Ordinance is available for review at 215 N. Graham Hopedale, Burlington or on our web site at: www.alamance-nc.com.

The public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Alamance County Office Building, 124 W. Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. All interested citizens are invited to attend. If any disabled person has a special request for a hearing interpreter or other assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 228-1312 TDD 570-6326.

FINAL DRAFT Planning Board Ordinance 2016

Introductory to County Government: 101

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Download the County Government 101 flyer here

April is National County Government and Alamance County Government will commemorate this month by offering citizens and residents introductory classes on County Government 101. The 4 mini-sessions (April 5th; April 7th; April 11th; & April 14th) will give the attendees a preview of the county’s Citizen’s Academy that is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2016. The abbreviated sessions will provide participants the opportunity to learn more about:

  • The vital role and responsibilities of county government
  • Organizational Chart, Elected Officials, Appointed Officials, & the County Manager Form of Government
  • Inter-local Cooperation between the municipalities and other agencies
  • County Operations & Departments
  • Property tax; distribution of local sales tax, statutory fees, & revenue sources
  • Annual Budget Ordinance; role of budget officer; & budget process;
  • Economic Development

The 4 mini-sessions will be offered during the afternoon and evenings. Sessions will last an hour. All citizens and residents that want to learn more about county government are encouraged to attend.