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Brad George

Commissioner (District 1)Appointed to the vacant District 1 seat (Jimmy Tate resigned) and sworn in Feb 21, 2023 per WECT Feb 21, 2023; elected Nov 2024 (NCSBE). Resigned effective August 1, 2026 per WECT June 16, 2026.

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At a glance

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Term ending Aug 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
1:02
Avg per meeting
1:02
Segments
19

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[53]

Water and Sewer Infrastructure Investments

A $4.3 million first-phase grant application; multiple phases to follow.

high→Mar 2026[48]

Large-Scale Residential Development in Long Creek Township

With roughly 1,023 new hookups expected, one commenter argued impact fees of $3,000 per lot could generate over $3 million for water infrastructure.

medium↑Jun 2026[30]

Feral Cat Management Policy

Unknown until an ordinance and program design come back to the board.

high↑Apr 2026[22]

Well Filtration and Water Infrastructure Investments

Well filtration would cost $1,171,729, with additional utility design and specification spending of nearly $50,000.

high↓Jun 2026[20]

Vacant Board Seats Following Commissioner Brad George's Departure

Keeping the board fully staffed prevents any costly decision-making delays for ongoing county projects.

medium↑Jun 2026[17]

Feral cat management and trap-neuter-release

A county-supported TNR program would carry financial and vaccination obligations still being studied.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Bus Driver Shortage and Transportation

The county's share would be $165,908.10 for FY 2027-2028.

high↓Feb 2026[15]

Emergency Services Merger — REDLG Obligations

Overtime costs are unchanged from pre-merger levels and are expected to decline as new hires come on.

medium↑Mar 2026[13]

Topsail Township commercial rezone of 0.31-acre parcel

medium↑May 2026[13]

Abbey Nature Preserve trailhead — $500,000 PARTF grant

A $500,000 state grant requiring a county match per the associated budget amendment.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Commercial rezoning in Topsail Township

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Topsail Township Wastewater Treatment Facility Rezoning

The plant is privately funded by the utility, but it could unlock thousands of future water and sewer connections that shape growth costs for the county.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Water Service Concerns

A $4.3 million state revolving fund award for the first phase of the Northwest Pender water project is pending, with a decision not yet rendered.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Health and DSS budget impacts from state and federal cuts

$254,546.89 in state funds, quarterly through fiscal 2035-2036.

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

Topsail Township rezone to Office and Institutional

high↑May 2026[11]

Point South Master Development Plan revision

The developer must spend $45,000 on recreation facilities and pay for the 10-foot multi-use path along Highway 17 under carried-forward conditions.

high↓May 2026[10]

EMS/Fire merger effective July 5

No dollar figure attached to this item, but short staffing is driving overtime costs.

medium↓Apr 2026[9]

State-Required Traffic Signal at New DHHS Building

The rejected design contract was $56,340; the county remains obligated to the state for the signal.

medium↓Jan 2026[9]

Central Pender Park delays and sewer design failure

The sewer redesign is being done free, but the park can't fully open until the sewer is connected.

high↓Jun 2026[9]

Maple Hill Infrastructure Improvements

$308,713 for the study and design.

Decisions during term (208)

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

Voting record (26)

5 yes21 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noJul 13, 2026

approve the agenda with the moving of items 8.19, 8.20 and item 8.21 to the end of the Approvals and Resolutions section

Voted noJul 13, 2026

Adoption of agenda

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

approve

Voted noJun 15, 2026

consider the consent agenda

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Commissioner Groves made a motion to suspend the rules.

Voted noMay 18, 2026

approve

Voted noMay 18, 2026

SUP 2026-57 — Landscaping business, Rocky Point Township

Voted noMay 4, 2026

approve

Voted noMay 4, 2026

approve

Voted noMay 4, 2026

Countywide fleet garage

Voted noMay 4, 2026

2026 reappraisal approach

Voted noApr 20, 2026

waive the rules and to add hiring Hartzog Law Group in the Interim to the agenda

Voted noApr 20, 2026

approve Sawyer sending a letter to the professional assessors

Voted noApr 20, 2026

approve

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

deny based on septic systems, a rising creek and the project does not fit in the area

Voted noApr 20, 2026

Add appointment of Hartzog Law Group to agenda

Voted noApr 20, 2026

2026 Reappraisal — direction to staff on appeals and sample audit

Voted noApr 20, 2026

Appointment of Hartzog Law Group as interim county attorney

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

Redistricting of commissioner districts

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

SUP 2025-56: Holly Township sand mine

Voted noFeb 17, 2026

table the item

Voted noJan 20, 2026

table the item for the February 2, 2026, meeting

Voted noJan 20, 2026

9.6 Redistricting resolution

Voted noJan 5, 2026

table the item until the January 20, 2026 meeting

Voted noJan 5, 2026

Hampstead Kiwanis Park security (9.3)