World Class Education Committee: Friday, January 13 at 2:00 pm at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
Smart Growth and Development Committee: Wednesday, January 18 at 10am at the Family Justice Conference Room, 1950 Martin Street in Burlington.
Public Health and Safety: Monday, January 23 at 10 am at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium at 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington.
Government Accountability and Resource Management: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 3pm at the Family Justice Center Conference Room at 1950 Martin St., Burlington.
Alamance County Government would appreciate our citizens’ help in setting specific objectives based on community feedback from residents during the preliminary strategic planning process. Please feel free to contact Libby Hodges at libby.hodges@alamance-nc.com if you have an interest in attending any of the upcoming meetings.
Alamance County Board of Commissioners recognized participants of the county’s inaugural County Government Academy at their November 21st regular meeting. The participants met for 7 consecutive Tuesdays at different county departments to learn more about the services that the county provides and the role of county government in the community which included tours of county departments and learning exercises. Eight participants completed the academy. These eight individuals were dedicated and interested in learning about county government.
Pictured left to right: Chairman Eddie Boswell, Lorie Barker, Pamela Thompson, Lori Bryan, Julie Brown Carter, Earl Pickett, & Garnetta Pickett. Not Pictured: Ellen Ritter & Guy Sinclair
Bob Byrd, Vice Chairman, 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.”
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.
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.
*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).
