# North Carolina Record

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## Recent meetings (18)

- [2026-11-02 — Commissioners to weigh ambulance buys, Vaya merger update, and Fines Creek library closure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/8254a03e-43e6-4458-af40-59d81a61fe98): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting
- [2026-09-21 — Property revaluation schedule unveiled — public hearing Oct. 19 before big value changes land](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/85b9722e-86f7-471b-88af-923017a4c89c): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-08-03 — County moves toward farmland preservation fund and flood sirens get their debut — plus two big land giveaways for local jobs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/e9d6addc-4e69-4d13-bb92-5347c3584353): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting
- [2026-07-20 — County Board Interviews Seven Candidates for Open Planning Board Seats](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/50ec661a-3588-4648-a9c3-008567da2cc0): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-07-20 — County gives free land to two local businesses — 46 new jobs coming to Beaver Dam Industrial Park](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/9a7c0a43-77d5-45ca-a40e-3f0fee344d0a): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-06-15 — Commissioners hear frustration over Little East Fork camp, slow Helene debris cleanup — and pledge action](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/0b6a095f-17f8-49f2-a4b7-5c045933daba): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-06-01 — Commissioners adopt 7-cent tax hike budget with $2.275M more for schools, 4-1](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/74fbc9ca-ae4c-4f56-b018-8d78054a1426): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting
- [2026-05-18 — Budget hearing draws 15 speakers: teachers push for full $3M school funding as county eyes 7-cent tax hike](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/df16b94a-4325-4fa8-9d86-2b5472d05afe): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-05-04 — County proposes 7-cent property tax hike in $121M budget — that's about $70 a year per $100K home](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/69e825b6-357f-42a4-941a-0c22ff7c5a73): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting
- [2026-04-20 — Schools make $3M funding pitch as commissioners approve $2.5M Helene recycling grant](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/44498d20-740e-439a-90c6-2ed6b4630aab): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-04-06 — Greg West sworn in as Haywood County's interim Tax Collector after Cothran's resignation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/ddd4024f-4648-4348-8f41-6c9432f77d69): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting
- [2026-03-26 — Schools ask county for $3M boost — commissioners want more proof before any tax hike](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/acd17e0b-f8d5-4e1e-ae78-dc2a5de65851): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-03-16 — Commissioners add 4 staff to substance use program, hear emotional animal welfare pleas](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/d01efadd-1827-4545-b929-61ca93617cfe): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-03-02 — County passes clean audit, funds veterans and housing grants, honors The Arc's 50 years](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/813d9859-ddd0-41b0-8707-ee99b422e8ec): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting
- [2026-02-16 — County moves to raise code violation fines from $50 to $500 a day — and the Waynesville library reopens next week](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/acc74e14-9950-449b-b8ca-666de636f9b7): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-02-16 — Commissioners called a special meeting to interview tourism board candidates — here's what was on the docket](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/561b5f15-cab7-4adb-a737-2424c0062ab3): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-01-20 — Sheriff reports 40% drop in thefts as commissioners approve $5,000 donation-funded gear and Clyde's TDA pick](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/33e2ed7e-b1e0-48c3-a05f-c4127ef387f2): Board of Commissioners Regular Evening
- [2026-01-05 — County approves $1.1M land buy for future schools; broadband nearly done after 5 years of work](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/meetings/929b79c2-7871-45b8-8dc2-b005c518b045): Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting


## Civic issues (48)

- [2027 Property Revaluation and Schedule of Values](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/2027-property-revaluation-and-schedule-of-values): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Affordable housing and the revolving loan fund](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/affordable-housing-and-the-revolving-loan-fund): development · priority: high
- [County fiscal pressures from Hurricane Helene and lost papermill tax base](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/county-fiscal-pressures-from-hurricane-helene-and-lost-papermill-tax-base): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Regional healthcare pressure on Mission Health/HCA](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/regional-healthcare-pressure-on-mission-healthhca): public-safety · priority: high
- [Clyde Armory emergency shelter and EMS expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/clyde-armory-emergency-shelter-and-ems-expansion): public-safety · priority: medium
- [County library services and National Library Week](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/county-library-services-and-national-library-week): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Schools Debt Service Fund Amendments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/schools-debt-service-fund): schools · priority: medium
- [$3M school funding request and potential property tax increase](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/3m-school-funding-request-and-potential-property-tax-increase): schools · priority: critical
- [Grant-funded Health and Human Services Programs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/grant-funded-health-and-human-services-programs): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Household Hazardous Waste Collection Expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/solid-waste-fund-capital-projects): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Waynesville Charity Horse Show Donation to Meals on Wheels](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/waynesville-charity-horse-show-donation-to-meals-on-wheels): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Economic Development and Workforce Training Wins](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/economic-development-and-workforce-training-wins): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Jail expansion costs and 'jails over schools' debate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/jail-expansion-costs-and-jails-over-schools-debate): public-safety · priority: high
- [town manager appointment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/town-manager-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [municipal election results](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/municipal-election-results): governance · priority: medium
- [Free industrial park land for two local businesses](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/free-industrial-park-land-for-two-local-businesses): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Farmland preservation funding squeeze](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/farmland-preservation-funding-squeeze): environment · priority: high
- [Brown Hollow conservation easement violation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/brown-hollow-conservation-easement-violation): environment · priority: medium
- [Little East Fork camper encampment and illegal discharge](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/little-east-fork-camper-encampment-and-illegal-discharge): public-safety · priority: high
- [Planning Board vacancies](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/planning-board-vacancies): zoning · priority: medium
- [Canton-Clyde-Waynesville emergency water interconnect](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/canton-clyde-waynesville-emergency-water-interconnect): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Justice Center bag prohibition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/justice-center-bag-prohibition): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Septic permitting complaint](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/septic-permitting-complaint): public-safety · priority: low
- [Outdoor flood siren system](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/outdoor-flood-siren-system): public-safety · priority: high
- [Haywood Working Lands Fund](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/haywood-working-lands-fund): environment · priority: high
- [Animal welfare and Haywood County Animal Services practices](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/animal-welfare-and-haywood-county-animal-services-practices): public-safety · priority: high
- [Jonathan Creek Convenience Center relocation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/jonathan-creek-convenience-center-relocation): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Campaign sign placement on private property](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/campaign-sign-placement-on-private-property): zoning · priority: low
- [Commissioner tax payment dispute](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/commissioner-tax-payment-dispute): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Code of Ordinances recodification and higher civil penalties](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/code-of-ordinances-recodification-and-higher-civil-penalties): zoning · priority: high
- [Helene debris cleanup on Janet Lane](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/helene-debris-cleanup-on-janet-lane): environment · priority: medium
- [Animal cruelty investigation procedures](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/animal-cruelty-investigation-procedures): public-safety · priority: medium
- [America 250 founding documents unveiling](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/america-250-founding-documents-unveiling): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Broadband expansion nearly complete in Haywood County](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/broadband-expansion-nearly-complete-in-haywood-county): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and The Arc's 50th anniversary](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/developmental-disabilities-awareness-month-and-the-arcs-50th-anniversary): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Haywood Community College FY 26-27 budget request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/fy27-budget-pressures): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Tourism Development Authority board appointments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/tourism-development-authority-board-appointments): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [County property tax authority resolution](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/county-property-tax-authority-resolution): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Veterans services grant](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/veterans-services-grant): public-safety · priority: medium
- [FY2025 audit results and FEMA fund overage](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/fy2025-audit-results-and-fema-fund-overage): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Waynesville Branch Library HVAC and roof project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/waynesville-branch-library-hvac-and-roof-project): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Tropical Storm Fred Unmet Needs grant appropriation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/tropical-storm-fred-unmet-needs-grant-appropriation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Data center and crypto-mining restrictions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/data-center-and-crypto-mining-restrictions): zoning · priority: medium
- [Courthouse grounds expression and chalk ordinance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/courthouse-grounds-expression-and-chalk-ordinance): public-safety · priority: low
- [Tax Collector vacancy and interim appointment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/tax-collector-vacancy-and-interim-appointment): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Board of Equalization and Review appointments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/board-of-equalization-and-review-appointments): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Recycling ranks #1 in the state](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/recycling-ranks-in-the-state): environment · priority: low
- [city-sanctioned LGBTQ pride festival](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/issues/city-sanctioned-lgbtq-pride-festival): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (2)

- [Pisgah Electrical Services headquarters](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/development/pisgah-electrical-services-headquarters): other · pending
- [Willow Hill Soap Company manufacturing facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/development/willow-hill-soap-company-manufacturing-facility): other · pending


## Community topics (38)

- [School funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/school-funding): schools
- [Haywood Working Lands Fund](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/haywood-working-lands-fund): farmland-preservation
- [Tethering and barrel housing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/tethering-and-barrel-housing): public-safety
- [Animal Services accountability](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-services-accountability): public-safety
- [Animal Services — Sam and Buster horse deaths](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-services-sam-and-buster-horse-deaths): public-safety
- [Phillips Road housing development](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/phillips-road-housing-development): development
- [Animal welfare](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-welfare): public-safety
- [Beaverdam equine neglect](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/beaverdam-equine-neglect): public-safety
- [Little East Fork camper encampment and Sheriff's Office response](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/little-east-fork-camper-encampment-and-sheriffs-office-response): public-safety
- [Tax increase](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/tax-increase): taxes-budget
- [Commissioner Ramey tax dispute](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/commissioner-ramey-tax-dispute): taxes-budget
- [Animal neglect reporting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-neglect-reporting): public-safety
- [Tethering and dog care](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/tethering-and-dog-care): public-safety
- [Animal ordinance enforcement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-ordinance-enforcement): public-safety
- [Animal Services audit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-services-audit): public-safety
- [Animal welfare ordinance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-welfare-ordinance): public-safety
- [Zoey case](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/zoey-case): public-safety
- [Animal Services — enforcement and data transparency](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-services-enforcement-and-data-transparency): public-safety
- [Grant-funded health and human services programs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/grant-funded-health-and-human-services-programs): taxes-budget
- [Hurricane Helene debris removal on Lake Logan Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/hurricane-helene-debris-removal-on-lake-logan-road): environment
- [Waynesville Charity Horse Show donation to Meals on Wheels](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/waynesville-charity-horse-show-donation-to-meals-on-wheels): parks-rec
- [Health and Human Services Board oversight](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/health-and-human-services-board-oversight): public-safety
- [Schedule of Values / 2027 property revaluation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/schedule-of-values-2027-property-revaluation): taxes-budget
- [Septic permit dispute](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/septic-permit-dispute): public-safety
- [Courthouse grounds expression ordinance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/courthouse-grounds-expression-ordinance): public-safety
- [Pledge of Allegiance decorum](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/pledge-of-allegiance-decorum): public-safety
- [Post-Helene housing controversy and board conduct](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/post-helene-housing-controversy-and-board-conduct): development
- [High Impact Development ordinance / data centers](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/high-impact-development-ordinance-data-centers): zoning
- [Animal cruelty investigation procedures](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-cruelty-investigation-procedures): public-safety
- [FY 2026-2027 Budget and School Funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/fy-2026-2027-budget-and-school-funding): budget
- [Willow Hill Soap land conveyance / school funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/willow-hill-soap-land-conveyance-school-funding): development
- [Animal welfare / horse rescue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-welfare-horse-rescue): public-safety
- [Broadband expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/broadband-expansion): water-utilities
- [Animal welfare / working dogs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/animal-welfare-working-dogs): public-safety
- [Farmland preservation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/farmland-preservation): environment
- [Working dogs vs. neglect](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/working-dogs-vs-neglect): public-safety
- [Board conduct and civility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/board-conduct-and-civility): public-safety
- [The Arc of Haywood County / Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/community/the-arc-of-haywood-county-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month): parks-rec


## Officials (11)

- [Kevin Ensley](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/kevin-ensley): Chairman
- [Brandon C. Rogers](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/brandon-c-rogers): Vice-Chairman
- [Tommy Long](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/tommy-long): Commissioner
- [Jennifer M. Best](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/jennifer-m-best): Commissioner
- [Terry Ramey](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/terry-ramey): Commissioner
- [Jeffery Pugliese](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/jeffery-pugliese): Planning Board Member — Haywood County Planning Board
- [Mark McDonagh](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/mark-mcdonagh): Planning Board Member — Haywood County Planning Board
- [Frank G. Queen](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/frank-g-queen): County Attorney — Administration
- [Amy L. Stevens](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/amy-l-stevens): Clerk to the Board — Administration
- [Bryant Morehead](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/bryant-morehead): County Manager — Administration
- [Garron Bradish](https://northcarolinarecord.org/haywoodcounty/officials/garron-bradish): Development Services Director — Administration