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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sponsorship of Residents for Changing Tides Treatment
The board will consider spending opioid funds to sponsor one or two Currituck residents seeking treatment at Changing Tides. It's a question of how far county opioid settlement money goes toward direct treatment access.
Medication Lock Boxes for Families
Social Services wants the board to fund medication lock boxes for clients with children. The idea is to keep prescription drugs safely stored and out of kids' reach, reducing accidental exposure and misuse.
Firearms ordinance amendment
The board considered changing Section 10-135 of the county code, which deals with firearms. The published agenda did not detail the substance of the change.
15-passenger Bus for Senior Transportation
The board was scheduled to discuss a 15-passenger bus, which affects how seniors get to programs and trips.
Kratom sales regulation
Chairman O'Neal warned that Kratom — legal but addictive and unregulated — is sold in local stores and worries him because kids may use it. He wants staff to research a Dare County-style ban by ordinance.
Volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention crisis
Volunteer rosters have fallen more than 40% in ten years while Currituck's population and call volume keep growing. The Board may create a county Fire Marshal position — and losing volunteer service could hit taxpayers.