Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Laurinburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs
Downtown revitalization and Brownfields plan
Downtown businesses asked for longer social district hours, and the council extended them an hour on weekends and to 10 p.m. on weekdays.
Downtown Social District hours
Downtown businesses asked for longer social district hours, and the council extended them an hour on weekends and to 10 p.m. on weekdays.
Downtown municipal service district rate
Council discussed keeping the 21-cent downtown special tax, which with new values could generate roughly $37,000 matched by the city — about $70,000+ for downtown improvements.
Southeastern Regional Airport Authority Sponsorship
Three industrial prospects totaling about 226 acres hinge on the city releasing airport land and fixing the FAA sponsorship question. The authority pays all local grant matches, yet the city carries liability as co-owner.
Proposed career training center for Scotland County
Dr. Charles Jones asked the council to partner on launching the county's first career training center, offering six-month programs to skill up graduates, the unemployed, and underemployed workers for in-demand craft trades.