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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Currituck County Airport Hangars
Chairman O'Neal wants the county to build its own airport hangars and rent them out, arguing aviation businesses won't come if there's nowhere to park planes and the county misses tax value on those aircraft.
Moyock Branch staffing vacancy
Mercedes resigned from the Moyock Branch, and the board is weighing three applicants for the job. Filling the position keeps services running smoothly at Moyock.
Industrial land scarcity in Currituck County
Daneker testified the county has almost no available industrial-zoned land, and the industrial park wouldn't take pool contractors. Board members flagged the county's broader shortage of industrial sites as a policy gap worth addressing.
Tourism Event Grants
Eleven local festivals and events — golf, crafts, wildlife, and more — split $150,000 in tourism event grant money, with two commissioners recused over club memberships.
North Carolina county tier system reform
The state ranks counties by economic tier to steer development money. Currituck wants the ranking system reformed.