ALAMANCE COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND NCACC BOARD MEMBERS MEET WITH FEDERAL LEADERS IN WASHINGTON, DC
Alamance County Board of Commissioners
WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), including Alamance County Commissioner Bob Byrd, recently concluded their historic trip to Washington, D.C. at the invitation of Senator Thom Tillis. NCACC Board members from across North Carolina spent two days in the nation’s capital to meet with the state’s top federal
elected officials, including Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Richard Burr (R-NC), and members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The group also held its first Board meeting of the 2016-17 presidential year at the National Association of Counties’ headquarters.
The County Commissioners also met with top private sector leaders, federal government officials, and senior members of Senator Tillis’ staff to engage in discussions covering a wide range of issues, including the federal budget and appropriation process, the impact of mental health on public safety, the need to expand broadband access in rural communities, as well as national security and the defense industry.
Commissioner Bob Byrd said: “It is really important that local, state, and federal governments work together to address issues at the local level. I appreciated Senator Tillis reaching out to the counties across the state. This was a worthwhile trip and a great opportunity to network with other County Commissioners.”
Senator Thom Tillis said: “I enjoyed welcoming county commissioners from across North Carolina to the nation’s capital to discuss critical issues confronting our local communities, including the need to implement federal regulatory reform, and improve intragovernmental cooperation to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic,” said Senator Tillis. “The needs of each and every county in North Carolina is unique, and I look forward to continuing to partner with county commissioners and other local officials to support initiatives and policies that help their communities innovate and thrive.”
Senator Richard Burr said: “It is always a pleasure to visit with North Carolinians dedicated to helping the people and communities of our state succeed. North Carolina’s county commissioners are the folks on the ground working every day to find solutions to the problems our communities face. I look forward to continuing to work with them to help North Carolina’s economy grow and create jobs.”
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Photos provided by Chris Baucom, NCACC
Alamance County 9/11 Memorial Unveiled
On September 11, 2016, on the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania, the citizens of Alamance County were able to view the memorial to the lives lost on that day and to the men and women who made up the first responders that answered the call of duty.
A metal sculpture, titled “Rise”, containing a cube made from the steel of World Trade Center Tower 2, designed and constructed by Casey Lewis of Beechwood Metal Works, was unveiled at Swepsonville Fire Department. The sculpture’s construction was funded in a cooperative effort between private citizens of Alamance County, local businesses, and government entities within Alamance County.
The memorial will move around the county to various locations so that all residents will have an opportunity to interact with the memorial. It will remain at Swepsonville Fire Department for the next month before moving on.
PUBLIC NOTICE: MEETING CANCELLATION- SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
For Immediate Release: August 30, 2016 Contact: Tory Frink, Clerk to Board (336) 570-4042
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ALAMANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE: MEETING CANCELLATION – SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9:00 am has been cancelled. The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will resume their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
This 30th day of August, 2016.
County Government Academy Fall 2016 Now Accepting Applications
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).
Commissioners Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony at ACC
Alamance County Board of Commissioners attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alamance Community College’s Advanced Applied Technology Center on the main campus located on Jimmie Kerr Rd, Graham, NC. In November 2012, a majority of votes were cast in favor of the $15,000,000 bond referendum. The County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the financing of those bonds in September 2014. Today, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Advanced Applied Technology Center that will house programs such as: automotive technology; heating & air conditioning; computer-integrated machining; welding technology; and mechatronics. Chairman Eddie Boswell and Commissioner David I. Smith who was chairman in 2014 gave remarks. Vice Chair Bob Byrd, Commissioners Linda Massey and Roger Parker were in attendance.
