The board conducted several public hearings, including the approval of a rezoning request for Case RZ 26-06 to facilitate the placement of a manufactured home. Additionally, the board approved the 5310 public transportation program grant for fiscal year 2028, designed to support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The board also addressed the approval of 21 new road names.
Sep 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Alexander County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The agenda includes several public hearings regarding rezoning, road naming, and a transportation program grant. Key business items include the adoption of the 2027 Schedule of Values, budget ordinance amendments, economic development incentive grants, and a microgrant agreement for industrial park site development. The board will also address tax abatements, adjustments, and refunds, receive departmental reports from Public Health, Social Services, and the Senior Center, review personnel policy revisions, and consider requests to surplus various county-owned vehicles and a service weapon.
Aug 3, 2026·Board meeting
Alexander County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting included reports on a recent local business opening and the formal adoption of the meeting agenda. Key actions included the approval of a micro grant agreement with the North Carolina Railroad Company to support industrial park site development. A public hearing was conducted to discuss economic development expenditures related to the Adura professional services agreement, specifically concerning environmental site assessment work. The meeting also featured a public comment period where concerns were raised by a citizen regarding land development, industrial emissions, and environmental oversight in the area.
May 4, 2026·Strategic plan
Alexander County Multimodal Transportation Plan
The Walk & Bike Alexander County Multimodal Transportation Plan outlines a long-term vision for a safer, more connected, and accessible bicycle and pedestrian network throughout the county. The plan proposes infrastructure improvements, supportive policies, and programs to enhance walkability and bikeability in both established communities and rural areas. It aims to improve safety for all users, expand connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial areas, support public health and equity, enhance economic opportunity, and respect the county's rural context. Key features include strategic sidewalk infill, greenways and trails, safer crossings, and rural bicycle accommodations, ultimately promoting public health, equity, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality.