Jim Greene
About
Jim Greene's campaign platform centers on economic growth through job creation and fostering better cooperation and reduced friction within local county government.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentJim Greene campaigned on a focus on job creation and economic development.
- transparencyJim Greene pledged to work on easing friction within county government.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 35:55
- Avg per meeting
- 3:16
- Segments
- 1181
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed AI Data Centers and Environmental Concerns
Potential multi-million dollar capital investments paired with significant local infrastructure demands and utility costs.
Access Road Naming Petitions
None directly; improves 911 addressing.
2027 Property Revaluation Schedule of Values
Your property tax bill could change with new values, though the assessor says this cycle won't see the huge COVID-era jumps.
Rowan Transit FY 2028 Grant Applications
Could increase fare revenue from approximately $7,000 annually to help offset a 1.5 million dollar operating budget.
Motorsports Complex Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 05-26)
Impacts property values for surrounding residential landowners and enables commercial expansion for the applicant.
Rowan Community Center Renovations and Capital Funding
About $64,600 more from committed capital project funds for the ag storage building.
Southern Rowan Growth and Development Pressure
A new Southern Rowan Elementary School is a zero-to-five-year need; the district is awaiting a needs-based public school capital grant decision this month.
Rowan-Salisbury Schools Facility Needs and Academic Progress
Priority capital needs total about $17.4 million, with $181 million in longer-term deferred maintenance — costs the county would eventually share.
Commercial Development Near China Grove (Elevation Drive)
Piedmont Natural Gas Rezoning (Z 06-26)
Osterhus Pools Rezoning (Z 07-26)
Senior Property Tax Freeze (Homestead Exemption)
Would reduce future tax growth for senior homeowners; county revenue impact unknown.
Granite Industrial Park Land Sale
Generates approximately $598,000 in net new property tax revenue over three years after a $239,000 incentive grant.
Zoning Notification and Signage Amendments (ZTA 03-26)
Increases administrative postage and advertising costs for the Planning Department, which may be offset by future fee adjustments.
Kannapolis ETJ Relinquishment Zoning (Z 05-26)
Administrative costs and regulatory planning for over 900 parcels.
FY 2026-2027 County Budget Adoption
Total budget of $246.96 million funded through steady property tax rates, conservative sales tax estimates, and $33.55 million in fund balance usage.
Public Safety Tower Utility Partnership (ZTA 04-26)
A turnkey project cost of $5.36 million funded through reallocated debt service and fund balance.
Commercial Replacement and Nonconformity Reduction (SUP 04-26)
The project represents private commercial investment and property improvement in the Bear Poplar community.
Rowan County Wildlife Association RV Campground
Private project with no direct county capital expenditure.
Watershed Intensity Allocation for Piedmont Baptist Church (SNIA 02-26)
The project utilizes a small fraction of remaining watershed allocation without significant fiscal burden on county infrastructure.
Decisions during term (554)
Recorded while Greene was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consider Approval of Consent Agenda
Road Naming Public Hearing - Hidden Arrow Trail
Road Naming Public Hearing - Southern Pine Way
Board Appointments
Community Technology Advisory Committee appointment tabled
Consider Approval of the Minutes
Budget Amendments
LandDesign Inc. - Work Authorization - Parks & Recreation - DNP Infrastructure and Storm Water Improvements
Extension of Temporary Delegation of Signature Authority To Assistant County Manager
Veterans Proclamation
4-H NRA Grant Proposal
Sole Source - Echopark Automotive Inc dba Motorcycles of Greensboro - FY27-31
Designated Signatory for Vehicle Paperwork
Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement DOT/FAA and Rowan County (Mid-Carolina Regional Airport)
Rowan County Rescue Squad Board of Directors
Capital Project Ordinance - Amendment II for WEP (RCC) Concourse and Signage Project
Capital Project Ordinance - Therapeutic Park
Clarification of Approved Contract Change #2 - Mid-Carolina Airport Corporate & Box Hangars project- Talbert Bright & Ellington (TBE) - Contract 24513
GRANTS: EMPG Grant Agreement (7/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
RCC Renovations - Greenhouse Proposal
Voting record (9)
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