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Haywood County
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Terry Ramey

Commissioner2022-12-05–2026-12-07 (current term: elected Nov 2022; sworn in Monday Dec 5 2022 per The Mountaineer Dec 7 2022 and N.C.G.S. § 153A-26 which has county commissioners take the oath and assume office on the first Monday in December after the general election, statute text read at ncleg.gov; end = first Monday in December 2026 when the successor is seated; newly elected in 2022, defeating incumbent Kirk Kirkpatrick)

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 7, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
3:38
Avg per meeting
1:13
Segments
55

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Top issues during term (12)(Public Safety)

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Regional healthcare pressure on Mission Health/HCA

Not specified; Vaya says the merged entity is fiscally stronger and better able to support providers and counties.

medium↑May 2026[11]

Clyde Armory emergency shelter and EMS expansion

$1,171,233 for three new units plus $187,094.92 for the remount, all from budgeted funds.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Jail expansion costs and 'jails over schools' debate

Most equipment was funded by grants, donations, or asset forfeiture, keeping the burden off county taxpayers; the board also approved a $5,000 donation-funded budget amendment.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Outdoor flood siren system

Funded by a state grant; no new county cost discussed.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Little East Fork camper encampment and illegal discharge

No direct county cost identified yet; enforcement is being handled through existing legal and health department processes.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Justice Center bag prohibition

low↓May 2026[2]

Septic permitting complaint

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Animal welfare and Haywood County Animal Services practices

No direct cost yet, but an independent audit or ordinance changes could carry future costs.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Animal cruelty investigation procedures

medium↓May 2026[1]

Tropical Storm Fred Unmet Needs grant appropriation

$3.5 million in reimbursable state grant funds; no new county money.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Veterans services grant

$20,000 in state grant funds with no local match noted.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Courthouse grounds expression and chalk ordinance

Decisions during term (1)

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