Allen Thomas, Jr.
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:10
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 18
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Top issues during term (20)
Sheriff's Department Budget Amendments
A total of $135,000 was shifted into sheriff vehicle and equipment accounts, though part comes from program and forfeiture funds rather than new tax money.
Sheets gas station rezoning on Fayetteville Road
The project is expected to bring roughly $10 million in private investment and about 30 full-time jobs paying roughly $20,000-$55,000 a year.
Hoke County Justice Center ribbon-cutting
The building is being handed to citizens debt-free.
Federal funding cuts hitting DSS and county budget
Uses lapsed salary dollars rather than new money; county covers about 25 percent of certain program administrative costs.
Jail and sheriff's office overtime shortfall
$40,000 shifted to cover November deputy overtime, plus about $89,000 more for jail overtime.
Animal Shelter Improvements
Project costs were last reported around $145,000 and are expected to have risen.
Long-delayed animal shelter project
Roughly a $500,000 private donation funds construction; county will bear operational costs.
Tractor-trailer parking in residential neighborhoods
Damage from heavy trucks is degrading subdivision roads the county and DOT must maintain.
County Fuel Point savings
About $288,000 saved in a year, roughly $31,000 per month staying in county coffers.
Event center nuisance complaints on Posey Farms Road
The homeowner says the venue is hurting his home's sale value and marketability.
water restrictions
County anticipates investing millions into the leased system; prior legislative requests now total roughly $20 million.
Voluntary Agricultural Ordinance Update
None stated on the agenda.
Group Home Special Use Permits on Hector McNeill Road
2026 Employee Christmas Bonuses
Bonus amounts come from the adopted FY 2026-27 budget, total cost not stated.
Regional Water Treatment Plant Partnership
County share of the grant application is $12,000; the plant itself would be grant-funded if awarded.
Private school campus coming to Hoke County
Starz Truck Stop Special Use Permit
A $1,000 fine was supported for existing violations, with per-day fines potentially increasing under the ordinance.
Recognition of America 250 committee leadership
Antioch area iron-filtration well and possible Lumbee Tribe EPA grant
Potential new federal grant dollars for water infrastructure, health services, schools, and home energy upgrades in Hoke County.
Lindsay Road widening utility relocation
Additional $50,000, all reimbursed by NCDOT.
Decisions during term (254)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Agenda (with SUP items tabled to Nov. 16)
Special Use Permits SUP-26-16 through SUP-26-23 (group homes)
Consent Agenda (items 4.a through 4.g)
September tax releases and refunds
Board of Health appointment — Deangelo Marshall
Sheriff's Office budget amendment — hospitalization to overtime
Jail budget amendment — overtime
Voluntary Agricultural Ordinance update
Appointment to Southeastern Economic Development Commission Executive Committee
Employee Christmas bonuses and luncheon
Agenda amendment: animal shelter update and recognition of Dr. Karen Smith
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2026
Finance: Budget Amendments
Adjourn
Adoption of Agenda
Rezoning RZ-26-6, 8861 Fayetteville Road
Consent Agenda (Items A-F and H)
Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance Update (Item 5)
Sheriff's Budget Amendment — Asset Forfeiture ($20,000)
Voting record (4)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
authorize, by resolution, placement of the 0.25% local option sales-tax question on the general election ballot
approved the CJ Enterprise contract as presented
0.25% local option sales tax referendum
CJ Enterprise contract
He stated he had a conflict of interest concerning the CJ Enterprise contract.