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 (9)(Water Utilities)
Mainland Water Plant expansion delivery method
Unknown — the agenda packet did not publish project cost figures.
Stormwater
Funding details not stated; contracts and qualifications are being pursued now.
Moyock wastewater treatment plant expansion
The county is spending $5.8 million now, with grants and low-interest loans eyed for future funding gaps.
Kamstrup Water Meter Purchase
The purchase price was not stated in the published agenda.
Fire protection water supply standards
Developers in areas without hydrants may need to install permanent water infrastructure.
Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District Budget
A proposed $3.78 million water and sewer district budget for FY 2026-2027.
Exemption for county-owned minor utilities
Supports planned county water infrastructure investments along the highway corridor; no cost figure given.
Dominion Energy Rate Hike
Average Dominion customers would pay about $17 more per month if the requested rate increase is approved.
Off-road power reliability after outages
Decisions during term (0)
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