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Commissioner District 5 (temporary)· Temporary replacement for J. Owen Etheridge during his leave: selected Oct 28 2025, sworn in Nov 3 2025 per county release Nov 4 2025; served until Etheridge's death Jun 25 2026 per county release Aug 25 2026 (last attended Jun 15 2026 meeting).

Troy Breathwaite

Currituck County

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At a glance

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Term ending Jun 25, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
16:27
Avg per meeting
4:07
Segments
229

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[23]

October 2026 budget amendments

The dollar amounts of the amendments were not stated in the materials provided.

high↑Mar 2026[18]

Northwest Stormwater Advisory Board Inactivity

About $48,000 sits in the district's special revenue fund.

high↑Jan 2026[17]

Beach Management and Access

Preliminary cost estimates for beach nourishment were presented, with commissioners requesting a long-term cost-benefit analysis before committing.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Potential Corolla land acquisition

Purchase price and funding source were not disclosed.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Currituck Community Park Phase III bid removed

$6.9 million construction cost, partially funded by $3.5 million in occupancy tax; field rentals and concessions bring in roughly $70,000 a year.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

Moyock wastewater treatment plant expansion

A $5.8 million contract amendment now, with grants and principal-forgiveness loans eyed for future funding gaps.

high↑Mar 2026[14]

Lost hands-on instruction in automotive program

A new scanner runs roughly $7,000, and dealership-level diagnostics can cost $150-200 per hour.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

Regional Transportation Project Priorities

high↓Mar 2026[12]

Major subdivision regulation

No dollar figure yet, but infrastructure and housing needs identified could drive future county spending.

high↑May 2026[11]

State limits on county property tax authority

Tax caps could shrink the county's ability to fund local services.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

K&S Mine North Special Use Permit (PB 26-11)

Mining allowed in Single-Family Remote zones will supply sand for county road maintenance at no maximum size set.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Sand excavation in residential district (PB 26-13)

Unknown — the county would sponsor the excavation projects, but cost details weren't in the published materials.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention crisis

Chairman O'Neal noted potential tax implications if volunteer fire services are lost.

high↓Feb 2026[10]

County Funding Requests for School Facility Repairs

County dollars would cover the cooling tower replacement and gym/pumphouse repairs — costs not itemized in the published agenda.

medium↓May 2026[9]

Tattoo parlors in General Business zones

Could open a new small-business category in the county; direct fiscal impact unclear.

high↓May 2026[8]

FY 2026-2027 budget and possible property tax cut

Homeowners see a two-cent rate cut; a state bill could force the tax back on the books if the county loses occupancy-tax authority.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

Adoption of the 2026-27 school budget

Roughly $1.24 million in combined adjustments across state, local, federal, and capital funds, mostly pass-through or guaranteed allotments rather than new money.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

New Elementary School Opening and Redistricting

Mr. Banks noted the building's cost roughly equals what was spent on the Mid-Currituck Bridge; $3 million of the capital outlay amendment relates to Tolls Creek.

high↓May 2026[7]

Coastal fisheries lawsuit ruling

Commissioners warn the ruling could destroy the commercial fishing industry that supports coastal jobs and local seafood.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Teacher pay, benefits, and legislative advocacy

Currituck ranks 15th in ability to fund education but 91st in funding effort, and its local salary supplement fell from 56th to 66th in the state.

Decisions during term (194)

Recorded while Breathwaite was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (292)

283 yes6 no3 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to adjourn Special Meeting of the Tourism Development Authority

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion for approval of reappointments to the Game Commission as presented.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Resolution Directing the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to adjourn the meeting of the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District Board and reconvene the Regular Meeting.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to enter the Board into Closed Session pursuant to NC G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to amend the agenda to add New Business item-Amendment to Salary and Compensation Resolution

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to recuse Commissioner McCord from voting on Sheriff's Budget and the Amendment to the Salary and Compensation Resolution.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion for approval of Proclamation Declaring Drowning Prevention Week June 13–20, 2026

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Sheriff's Office portion of the Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Project Overview and Award Recommendation: Currituck Community Park Phase III Baseball-Softball Fields and Authorize County Manager to Execute

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Amendment to the Design-Build agreement with TA Loving for Moyock Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Early Works Package 2-Authorize County Manager to Execute

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Amendment to the Salary and Compensation Resolution for Fiscal Year 26

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion for approval of the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to adopt the Tourism Development Authority budget as presented in the budget ordinance

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Budget Amendment TDA 2026010-Community Park Phase III-Baseball/Softball fields

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Budget Amendment TDA 2026011-Expenses for balance of fiscal year.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion for approval of the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to adjourn Regular Meeting

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval of reappointments to the Game Commission as presented

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

adopt the Tourism Development Authority budget as presented in the budget ordinance

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

amend the agenda to add an item under New Business titled Amendment to the Salary and Compensation Resolution for Fiscal Year 26

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

adjourn the Special Meeting of the Tourism Development Authority

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approve Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

excuse Commissioner McCord from voting on both the agenda amendment and the Sheriff's Office budget

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approve Sheriff's Office portion of the Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval of the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval of the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approve the Resolution Directing the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds, with the omission of language in Strategy 1 that states " assist with preventative substance use disorder (SUD) education i

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approval

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approve budget amendment TDA 2026010 to move funds for the construction of Community Park Phase III-two softball/baseball fields in the amount of $3,500,000 using Occupancy Tax funds

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

adjourn the meeting of the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District Board and reconvene the Regular Meeting

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

enter the Board into Closed Session pursuant to NC G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the County Attorney and preserve attorney-client privilege

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Commissioner Jarvis moved to adopt the Tourism Development Authority budget as presented in the budget ordinance.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Commissioner Payment moved for approval of reappointments to the Game Commission as presented. Commissioner Breathwaite seconded the motion.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to recuse Commissioner McCord from voting on Sheriff's Budget and the Amendment to the Salary and Compensation Resolution.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Commissioner Jarvis moved to approve the Resolution Directing the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds, with the omission of language in Strategy 1 that states " assist with preventative substance u

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Sheriff's Office portion of the Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Chairman O'Neal moved to adjourn the meeting of the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District Board and reconvene the Regular Meeting. Commissioner Rose seconded the motion.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Annual Budget for FY 2026-2027.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Commissioner Jarvis moved for approval of the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Commissioner McCord seconded the motion.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Commissioner Jarvis moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Breathwaite seconded the motion.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to amend the agenda to add New Business item-Amendment to Salary and Compensation Resolution

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Commissioner McCord moved for approval.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve Budget Amendment TDA 2026010-Community Park Phase III-Baseball/Softball fields