Chair· 2024-12-02–2028-12-04 (current term: elected Nov 5 2024; county release of Nov 6 2024 says the members are sworn in at the Dec 2 2024 meeting, the first Monday in December per N.C.G.S. § 153A-26 which has county commissioners take the oath and assume office on the first Monday in December after the general election, statute text read at ncleg.gov; end = first Monday in December 2028 when the successor is seated, matches county page 'Term expires December 2028')
Paul O'Neal
Currituck County
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Top issues during term (19)(Public Safety)
Sponsorship of Residents for Changing Tides Treatment
The cost would cover treatment sponsorship for one or two residents, though the exact amount hasn't been published.
Medication Lock Boxes for Families
Cost would be limited to the purchase price of the lock boxes; no figure has been published.
Firearms ordinance amendment
15-passenger bus for senior transportation
Kratom sales regulation
Volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention crisis
Chairman O'Neal noted losing volunteer fire service could mean significant tax implications for residents.
Leadership transition at the Sheriff's Office
The new sheriff assumes the current sheriff's salary.
Bus incident and video retention
School bus driver shortage
A pay increase is under consideration, and new buses now cost about $150,000 each; diesel price spikes will also strain the transportation budget.
Opioid settlement participation
Opioid settlement dollars are now formally directed to recovery programs including a detention center program and a planned overdose response team.
Demolition of derelict Caratoke Highway structures
Not specified in the record.
Opioid advisory appointments
Mobile water supply no longer primary fire protection
Developers in unserved areas may need to fund water main improvements.
Public safety staffing and services
Costs depend on future staff recommendations and budget adoption.
Adequate fire service for Moyock area
Election day school closings and building access
Student Mental Health Services Awareness
Code enforcement practices
Corolla fire station traffic signal
Decisions during term (0)
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