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2024-2025 Citizens’ Financial Report

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

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To the residents of Alamance County:

In an effort to provide transparency and accountability to our residents, Alamance County
Government presents the 2024-2025 Citizens’ Financial Report. This report is an overview of the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that was prepared in conformance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and audited by Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A..
The General Fund accounts for the majority of operations for the County, but differs from the
GAAP financial statements because accounting data has been summarized.

Alamance County continues to invest in its employees, public safety, human services and education
spending. During FY 2024-2025, the County implemented the second phase of a salary market
study, invested in the remount and purchase of a new ambulance, increase funding for the pre-trial
release program and providing an increase of $5.8 million for technology and operations for the
local school system. The County, along with Alamance-Burlington School System and Alamance
Community College, continue to work together through the capital facility plan to better meet the
needs of our growing population. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 saw continued capital project investments
in the county, our schools and community college buildings.

This report reflects our mission and the important work that our departments and partner
organizations have provided to residents this year. We invite you to look over this basic report as
well as the complete Annual Comprehensive Financial Report available on our website, and we
encourage you to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Heidi York
County Manager

Alamance County Wants to Hear Your Thoughts on Next Year’s Funding Priorities! 

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

Alamance County is giving residents a new way to provide input into where the County should focus its funding for next fiscal year. The Community Budget Input Survey, which is open from February 3, 2026 to March 31, 2026, will help inform the County Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The County seeks residents’ feedback on what services should be prioritized and which services could be reduced, as well as challenges that residents would like to see the County address. Results of the survey will be shared with the Board of County Commissioners and the public. The results will be posted on the Alamance County website following the conclusion of the survey period. The survey may be accessed on the following page: 

Alamance County Budget Survey FY 26-27 (English)

Alamance County Budget Survey FY 26-27 (Spanish)

Residents can also obtain the survey’s QR code or request paper copies of the survey at the following locations: 

  • May Memorial Library – Burlington 
  • Graham Library 
  • Mebane Library 
  • Alamance County Health Department, Department of Social Services, Sheriff’s Office, and County Administrative Offices 

County Manager Heidi York will present the FY 2026-2027 Manager’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget during the Board of Commissioners meeting on May 18. Residents will have the opportunity to provide their feedback on the Recommended Budget to the Commissioners at the Budget Public Hearing on June 1. 

If you would like more information about this topic, please email budget@alamancecountync.gov

Rescission of State of Emergency

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioner Statements, Community, County News, General News, Public Safety, Storm Information.

WHEREAS, a winter storm impacted Alamance County between January 23, 2026 and January 27, 2026, resulting in treacherous travel conditions, loss of utility services, and hazardous conditions on roadways; and

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2026, I issued a Declaration of a State of Emergency for the unincorporated areas of Alamance County in response to those conditions; and

WHEREAS, conditions within Alamance County have improved, and while residents are encouraged to continue exercising caution when traveling, the circumstances necessitating the declared State of Emergency no longer exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Chairman of the Board of Alamance County Commissioners under Article IA of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes, the previously declared State of Emergency for the unincorporated areas of Alamance County is hereby rescinded, effective January 27, 2026 at 1 :00 p.m.

This rescission shall be distributed to the news media and filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.

DECLARED this 27th day of January, 2026.

Alamance County State of Emergency Rescission – 1-27-26Download

Community disaster shelter information

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Health, Public Safety, Storm Information.

Alamance County is prepared to activate a community disaster shelter if the need arises.

A community disaster shelter is not a warming shelter. Warming shelters are typically run by faith-based facilities and other community organizations, dial 211 for health and human service needs.

The call to activate a community disaster shelter is based on real-time conditions. These can be widespread power outages, water outages, and other factors. If these develop, Alamance County will coordinate with all other municipalities to share the information on activation of the community disaster shelter and its location. Fairchild Community Center in Burlington has been used in the past.

📲 Sign up for up-to-date announcements from Alamance County Emergency Management here: https://local.nixle.com/signup/widget/g/1881/

Stay tuned for more information and stay safe, Alamance County.

DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioner Statements, Community, County News, General News, Public Safety, Storm Information.

WHEREAS, a winter storm will impact Alamance County, creating treacherous travel, loss of utility services, and result in hazardous conditions on roads and impact critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued Executive Order No. 31 on January 21, 2026, declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property; and

WHEREAS, declaring a State of Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to secure property.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the Chairman of Board of Alamance County Commissioners under Article lA of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and Chapter 166A-l 9 .22

Section 1. A State of Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction of Alamance County.

Section 2. The emergency area covered by this State of Emergency shall be all unincorporated areas within Alamance County.

Section 3. The following restrictions and prohibitions are imposed:
□ Evacuation:
□ Curfew:
□ Restricted Access:
□ Business Operations:
□ Alcohol:
□ Dangerous Weapons & Gasoline:
□ Other:
No restrictions or prohibitions are imposed at this time, however may be with future amendments or declarations.

Section 4. I hereby order all Alamance County law enforcement officers, employees, and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws, and the Alamance County Emergency Operations Plan.

Section 5. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with Clerk to the_Alamance County Clerk to the Board) and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.

Section 6. This declaration shall take effect on January 23, 2026, at 11 :59 P.M. and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.

DECLARED
Kelly Allen
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

ATTEST
Jenni Brown
Clerk

Declaration of State of Emergency 01-23-26Download

Fire Prevention with the Fire Marshals

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WHEN: Thursday, October 9 2025, 8am-10am (Rain Date TBD if needed)

WHERE: 131 W. Elm St, Graham NC 27253

Please join your Fire Marshals from Alamance County and the City of Graham as we speak about fire prevention.
We will be set up and handing out fire prevention material in front of Roasted Coffee Depot.
Stop by to see us and to register for prizes. There may even be a surprise visit by Sparky the Fire Dog!

Event Flyer (PDF Download)

ACTA microtransit beginning October 1, 2025

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

Beginning Oct 1, the Alamance County Transportation Authority will be rolling out door-to-door microtransit in Graham. Instant response instead of calling ahead. For doctor visits, grocery trips, and running errands. Visit www.acta-nc.com for more details.

Enjoy the freedom of transportation when you need it!

Proposed for October 1, 2025, there’s a new, easy way to catch a ride in Graham and in Haw River! ACTA Microtransit provides rideshare options for the residents of Graham and Haw River between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., Monday-Friday.  The fare is only $2.00 per local trip.

How Does it Work?

To request a ride, you can use the ACTA app (coming soon!) or call the Alamance County Transportation Authority (ACTA) call center 336-222-0565 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.  You can request a trip to any destination within the service area, or travel to a transit stop in the area to continue your journey with a connecting service such as Link https://linktransit.org/ or PART (https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules).

Once your ride has been requested, you’ll meet the vehicle at the designated spot and head to your destination!

You may be sharing the ride with other riders in your community headed in the same direction as you.

Vehicles comply with American Disabilities Act and Title VI Anti-discrimination Act.

Here is an interactive link for our Phase I Rollout in Graham and Haw River.

ACTA Phase I Microtransit Map

Alamance County Continues Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery 

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioner Statements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, Environmental Health, Fire Marshal, General News, Health, Public Safety.

Release date: July 18, 2025 
Contact: Tony Lo Giudice 
Phone: 336-281-0895 

Alamance County Emergency Management continues to help residents recover from the effects of Tropical Storm Chantal. On Monday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency for Alamance County and other surrounding counties. This declaration is expected to bring additional support and potential funding to assist those impacted by the storm. 

Board of Commissioners Chairman John Paisley shared his sympathy for those impacted. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones in the storm. For those with damaged property, the governor’s declaration is an important step toward getting additional assistance to Alamance County.” 

Tropical Storm Chantal hit the area on July 6 and dropped 9 to 12 inches of rain. Emergency crews in the county responded quickly and help also came from outside agencies. “We are truly grateful to all the first responders who worked through the night and into the morning to rescue people and keep our community safe,” said Paisley. 

About 90 damage assessments have been completed so far on homes and businesses. Most of the damage has been caused by flooding and fallen trees. 

To help residents, the county has opened a call center. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. People can call 336-790-0440 with questions about storm damage, flooding, wells, or septic systems. Outside of those hours, residents can visit www.alamancecountync.gov to submit questions online. 

Volunteers have also been helping across the county. So far, they have assisted at least 20 residents. County officials want to remind everyone to be cautious and avoid scams. If a volunteer group you do not recognize offers to help, call the call center to make sure they are approved by Emergency Management. 

Declaration of a State of Emergency (PDF)