J. Owen Etheridge
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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)
Volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention crisis
Chairman O'Neal noted potential tax implications if volunteer fire services are lost.
Opioid settlement participation
No direct cost discussed; more of a staff-time question.
Recovery Court Update and Fundraiser
Opioid settlement funds directed by the new resolution; recovery court treatment costs remain a county consideration.
Opioid advisory appointments
Directs how the county's opioid settlement dollars will be spent over the next year.
AED Purchases Shift to Fire and EMS Budget
Costs depend on future staff recommendations and budget adoption.
Corolla four-wheel-drive beach access
None stated.
Demolition of derelict Caratoke Highway structures
Not specified in the record.
Code enforcement practices
Election day school closings and building access
Student Mental Health Services Awareness
Corolla fire station traffic signal
Pedestrian safety crossing Shortcut Road
Any signal or footbridge would be a county infrastructure cost, not part of the rezoning conditions.
Adequate fire service for Moyock area
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Etheridge was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.