North Carolina Record
Lee County, NC
CS

Cameron Sharpe

Commissioner (At-Large)2024-12-02–2028-12-04

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 4, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
0:33
Avg per meeting
0:11
Segments
12

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jan 2026[81]

Data Center Growth and Proposed Moratorium

The company's own math suggests roughly $1 million a year in county tax revenue against $900 million in investment, with equipment exempt from state sales tax.

high↑Oct 2026[33]

2027 Property Reappraisal

The adopted schedules form the basis of 2027 property valuations and thus what homeowners pay in property taxes.

high→Aug 2026[28]

Lemon Springs Meadows Rezoning Denied

While this boom brings new investment to the area, it could eventually lead to higher tax burdens or infrastructure costs to pay for the roads and schools we need to keep up.

high→Aug 2026[28]

Morgan Fields Subdivision Wells Concern

Well drilling costs fall on the developer/builder now, but future well failures would be homeowner expenses.

high↑Jul 2026[24]

Economic development incentive agreements

About $12.9 million in rebated property taxes over seven years, offset by an estimated $600 million investment and 335 jobs.

medium↑Nov 2026[18]

Library Meeting Room Policy

No direct cost — this is about access and scheduling policy.

high↑Nov 2026[17]

State Directed Grants Totaling $730,600

Brings $730,600 in outside state money into the county with no local match required.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Early voting and election information

The elections chair estimated the chosen plan saves about $20,000 in poll worker costs.

high↑Nov 2026[13]

Ambulance coverage at high school football games

On-site ambulance service is estimated at $300 per event — roughly $30,000-$33,600 per year for all county high school football games.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Farmland conservation easements

The Farmland Preservation Fund now holds about $523,698 after the Board added $195,670 in rollback taxes.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Data Centers and Fracking Impacts

No direct county cost, but the presentations could inform future decisions with major revenue and infrastructure implications.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

End of County Care Management Programs (CMARC/CMHRP)

Not specified in the agenda materials.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

WT Wilson Ridge affordable housing groundbreaking

high↓May 2026[8]

Spending leftover Athletic Park bond funds on countywide parks

Recreation spending generated over $15 million for the local economy in 2024, per tourism data presented.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

School Bus Garage Financing

Financed through limited obligation bonds rather than upfront cash.

medium↓Jun 2026[7]

Pet grooming UDO text amendment

critical↓May 2026[6]

FY 2026-27 Budget and 5-Cent Tax Increase

Taxpayers get no increase this year, but the county is drawing down savings by about $4 million, setting up a likely increase next year.

medium↓Apr 2026[5]

Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation

About $20,182 coming to the county, restricted to opioid abatement uses.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

FY28 transit grant applications

About $462,000 in combined local match across the four grants.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

County performance audit

Up to $149,000 spent, with potential efficiency savings identified before budget season.

Decisions during term (270)

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

Voting record (25)

18 yes5 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Allocate $2,500 to Outreach Mission, Inc. (OMI)

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve to vote by ballot.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to amend the Fire Advisory Board bylaws to establish an alternate position.

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve the FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance as presented with the updated Lee County Athletic Park (LCAP) fees included.

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Motion to direct staff to conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a County wide performance audit in FY 2026-27 and request that the audit be completed by the spring in time for the next fiscal year

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve the Agenda as presented.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to recuse Commissioner Cameron Sharpe due to a conflict of interest.

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve the FY 2026-27 Funding of the Contract with the City of Sanford for Planning Services.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to approve the FY 2027 - FY 2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as presented.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to vote by ballot.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Motion to adjourn.

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

FY 2026-27 Funding of City of Sanford Planning Services Contract

Recused due to a conflict of interest.

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Countywide Performance Audit RFP

Voted noJun 15, 2026

FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance Adoption

Concerned about using one-time funds for essential services.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Approval of Agenda as Amended

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Proclamation Honoring Marcus Mason

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Zoning Map Amendment — 800 White Hill Road (RA to HC)

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Zoning Map Amendment — 1138 Greenwood Road (RR/RA to HC)

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

EMS Franchise Ordinance — Second Reading

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Franchise Agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

Voted yesMar 16, 2026

Budget Amendment #03/16/26/11 — Farmland Preservation Fund

Voted noMar 16, 2026

Monthly financial reports

Voted yesFeb 16, 2026

Zoning Map Amendment — Nicholson Road/Edwards Road (HC to R-20)