Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment with low priority
Corolla wild horse protection
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund reported a strong year: about 115 wild horses, twelve foals, zero horses hit by vehicles, and its first-ever state appropriation for habitat preservation. A new three-year strategic plan focuses on protecting habitat, since there is nowhere left for the horses to go.
NC Forest Service Annual Report
Ranger Will Rose reported 53 fire calls including 39 wildfires, $21 million in protected property value, and 444 acres of forest management plans for the past fiscal year.
US 168/158 Corridor Cleanliness
Former commissioner Mary Etheridge urged the Board to keep cleaning the highway corridor and to avoid rezonings and tattoo parlors that could hurt its appearance.
Transfer station permit process text amendment
The county sponsored a text amendment changing the required permit process for public convenience center/transfer station sites, approved through the consent agenda.