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[2026-10-20 — Union County Land Use Board approves minor subdivision and driveway rule changes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/2ac902ca-9d3b-4fb9-9938-1156a86f29a1): Land Use Board - [2026-10-19 — Union County commissioners approve light industrial rezoning and explore cost-of-service study](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/bea1e231-bceb-43f9-9a06-bb6f11c5dbfb): Board of Commissioners - [2026-09-21 — Union County commissioners vote to support I-77 toll lane project to avoid state penalties](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/b7fa5592-63bd-46ce-ae2e-903192248288): Board of Commissioners - [2026-09-15 — Union County Land Use Board censures member, elects new chair and vice chair](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/89954fed-229f-40cb-9db6-6912f6d375f0): Land Use Board - [2026-08-18 — Land Use Board denies variance for undersized Richardson Road lot](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/b9260fa8-832a-4963-a304-0a319dd621b6): Land Use Board - [2026-08-17 — Union County commissioners push for transparency in school funding and study land use](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/e85c1bf8-d26b-4a1d-a5b4-e927099d1db7): Board of Commissioners - [2026-07-21 — Union County Land Board Greenlights Wedding Venue Parking and Family Subdivisions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/a3872a69-58df-4ea8-a634-90020e1ea1fa): Land Use Board - [2026-07-20 — Union County sends crews to help Anson County fix massive water crisis](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/78d214c9-4aa8-4db5-98a4-5c4919917128): Board of Commissioners - [2026-06-16 — Union County passes $664M budget with no tax hike and demands school spending data](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/ee63e2db-7220-486e-a480-732ee25a8733): Board of Commissioners - [2026-06-09 — Union County sets strict new rules for data centers and crypto mining](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/b1a65535-deed-440b-9fd5-3cd38cf0b731): Land Use Board - [2026-06-03 — Union County commissioners and school board clash over teacher supplement agreement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/8ce64bac-5542-41b5-8ea3-c20840707188): Board Of Commissioners - [2026-06-01 — Union County Unveils FY2027 Budget Proposal with No General Fund Tax Increase](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/aa997c66-493f-430f-88d2-08454c217f8c): Board of Commissioners - [2026-05-19 — Union County Land Use Board Recommends Two Rezoning Petitions for Approval](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/6fd5463e-aa56-498b-9ba0-cc1c21e44522): Land Use Board - [2026-05-18 — Union County Commissioners Weigh Rezoning for House of Pearls and Declare Stage 2 Drought](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/5bc72245-76ed-4b8b-92f2-9bd2496287ea): Board of Commissioners - [2026-05-04 — Union County fills board vacancy, hears massive $845M water plan update](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/379d0b7e-bfcf-4c11-9300-693c416a41ae): Board of Commissioners - [2026-04-21 — Land Use Board backs House of Pearls drug rehab and landscaping supply business rezonings](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/d1774f12-50ee-4100-a211-e74742942728): Land Use Board - [2026-04-20 — Union County rejects UCPS bond request for now, backs jail option 3](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/1f094dd1-ed28-496d-8dce-9410f89ad636): Board of Commissioners - [2026-03-17 — Union County Land Use Board Approves Major Battery Facility and Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/abcc0582-0cda-4213-aea5-f54121eda83d): Land Use Board - [2026-03-16 — Union County approves rural land use plan and new rules for major subdivisions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/83fe4542-4103-48bf-8afc-e8bac1b07d4b): Board of Commissioners - [2026-03-12 — Union County Commissioners get a first look at upcoming budget challenges, autopsy center, and jail options](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/ba761865-e666-47e6-8dca-8632f55cb7a2): Board Of Commissioners - [2026-03-09 — Union County board hears public pool safety rules and veteran success story](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/3c244aef-c77c-4199-8563-39bf5f155601): Consolidated Human Services Board - [2026-03-02 — Union County honors Bishop Gardeen for 30 years of service and reviews grant strategy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/20b80093-2e47-4707-aaeb-b7a94541fb48): Board of Commissioners - [2026-02-24 — Union County Land Use Board Recommends Approving Half-Acre Rezoning and Debates Minor Subdivisions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/341380a1-3687-4e64-bea5-f2ecbae258e2): Land Use Board - [2026-02-17 — Union County commissioners look at slowing down massive residential splits](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/d02f67db-3d6f-4fc1-a1a4-65670c551cd3): Board of Commissioners - [2026-02-09 — Union County confirms first measles case in decades as health board reviews winter storm response](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/70666ceb-f655-4abf-8037-b7c626462ddd): Consolidated Human Services Board - [2026-01-12 — Union County commissioners vote to study tightening rules on minor subdivisions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/meetings/10bed1f0-f160-4658-a5cd-ee6f601e170c): Board of Commissioners ## Civic issues (50) - [Minor Subdivision Definition and Applicability](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/minor-subdivision-definition-and-applicability): zoning · priority: high - [Intersection Driveway Spacing Requirements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/intersection-driveway-spacing-requirements): roads · priority: high - [Camp New Providence Historical Recognition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/camp-new-providence-historical-recognition): parks-rec · priority: medium - [Data Centers and Cryptomining Regulations](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/data-centers-and-cryptomining-regulations): zoning · priority: critical - [Cost of Community Services and Residential Break-Even Study](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/property-tax-assessment): budget · priority: high - [County Jail Referendum Information and Concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/county-jail-referendum-information-and-concerns): public-safety · priority: critical - [Stage 2 Drought Declaration and Mandatory Water Restrictions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/water-restrictions): environment · priority: critical - [Proposed Commuter Rail Alternative](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/proposed-commuter-rail-alternative): transportation · priority: medium - [Variance Request for Undersized Residential Lot on Richardson Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/variance-request-for-undersized-residential-lot-on-richardson-road): zoning · priority: high - [Minor Subdivision and Lot Definition Standards](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/minor-subdivision-and-lot-definition-standards): development · priority: high - [House of Pearls Residential Recovery Facility Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/house-of-pearls-residential-recovery-facility): zoning · priority: high - [Jesse Helms Park Field Lighting Bid Rejection](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/park-maintenance): parks-recreation · priority: medium - [2029 Countywide Reappraisal Rescheduling](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/2029-countywide-reappraisal-rescheduling): taxes-budget · priority: high - [Cuthbertson Road Speed Limit Reduction](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/cuthbertson-road-speed-limit-reduction): roads · priority: medium - [Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/subdivision-ordinance-text-amendments): development · priority: medium - [EMS Base Station Expansion and Fire Department Partnerships](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/public-health-facility-construction): general · priority: critical - [State-Mandated Building Code Fee Increases](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/development-rules): development · priority: high - [Marvin Intersection Project Funding Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/marvin-intersection-project-funding): roads · priority: high - [I-77 South Toll Lanes and CRTPO Directed Vote](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/i-77-south-toll-lanes-and-crtpo-directed-vote): transportation · priority: critical - [road closures](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/road-closures): transportation · priority: medium - [Light Industrial Rezoning along U.S. 601](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/light-industrial-rezoning-along-us-601): zoning · priority: medium - [Resolution of Public Censure for Board Member](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/resolution-of-public-censure-for-board-member): public-safety · priority: high - [Church Street Parking Lot Interlocal Agreement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/church-street-parking-lot-interlocal-agreement): infrastructure · priority: medium - [School Capital Planning and Facility Needs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/school-budget-deficit): budget · priority: high - [Sheriff's Office License Plate Reader Policy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/sheriffs-office-license-plate-reader-policy): public-safety · priority: medium - [Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/proposed-fiscal-year-2027-county-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical - [McAteer Light Industrial Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/mcateer-light-industrial): development · priority: medium - [Regional Water Mutual Aid to Anson County](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/regional-water-mutual-aid-to-anson-county): water-utilities · priority: medium - [Public Schools Statutory Funding Formula](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/public-schools-statutory-funding-formula): schools · priority: high - [Beulah Church Road Commercial Operating Hours](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/beulah-church-road-commercial-operating-hours): zoning · priority: high - [Marshville Bypass Tolling Proposal Analysis](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/marshville-bypass-tolling-proposal-analysis): roads · priority: medium - [FY 2027 County Budget and Tax Rate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/fy-2027-county-budget-and-tax-rate): taxes-budget · priority: critical - [School Funding Transparency and Interlocal Agreements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/school-funding-transparency-and-interlocal-agreements): schools · priority: high - [Sheriff's Office ALPR Program and Compliance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/sheriffs-office-alpr-program-and-compliance): public-safety · priority: high - [Claude Austin Road Variance Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/claude-austin-road-variance): zoning · priority: medium - [Sunset Ridge Wedding Venue Parking Lot](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/sunset-ridge-wedding-venue-parking-lot): development · priority: medium - [York Heavy Industrial Rezoning Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/york-heavy-industrial): zoning · priority: high - [Federal HR 1 Administrative Shift for Medicaid and FNS](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/federal-hr-1-administrative-shift-for-medicaid-and-fns): public-safety · priority: critical - [Union County Food Innovation Center ("The Barn") Project Advancement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/union-county-food-innovation-center-project-advancement): business-jobs · priority: high - [Measles Outbreak and Public Health Response](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/measles-outbreak-and-public-health-response): public-safety · priority: critical - [Rezoning RZ-2026-002 (Augustine)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/rezoning-rz-2026-002-augustine): development · priority: medium - [FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/fy-2025-annual-comprehensive-financial-report): taxes-budget · priority: medium - [Union County Water Capital Program and Crooked Creek Capacity](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/union-county-water-capital-program-and-crooked-creek-capacity): water-utilities · priority: high - [FY 2027 County Health Plan Adjustments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/fy-2027-county-health-plan-adjustments): taxes-budget · priority: high - [Union County Rural Land Use Plan and Growth Management](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/population-growth): general · priority: critical - [McAlister Rezoning Petition (RZ-2026-004)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/mcalister-rezoning-petition): zoning · priority: medium - [Marcham Landscaping Supply Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/marcham-landscaping-supply): business-jobs · priority: medium - [Winter Storm Fern Emergency Sheltering](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/winter-storm-fern-emergency-sheltering): public-safety · priority: high - [Public Swimming Pool Safety and Regulation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/public-swimming-pool-safety-and-regulation): public-safety · priority: high - [Veterans Support and Advocacy Services](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/issues/veterans-support-and-advocacy-services): public-safety · priority: high ## Development applications (21) - [RZ-2026-010 Light Industrial Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/light-industrial): rezone · approved - [Augustine Properties LLC Variance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/augustine-properties-llc-variance): variance · denied - [Sunset Ridge LLC Special Use Permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/sunset-ridge-llc): other · approved - [Claude Austin Road Variance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/claude-austin-road-variance): variance · approved - [Wingate Industrial Park Economic Development Property Designation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/wingate-industrial-park-economic-development-property-designation): annexation · pending - [Development Ordinance Text Amendment - Data Centers and Cryptomining](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/development-ordinance-text-amendment-data-centers-and-cryptomining): other · pending - [York Heavy Industrial Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/york-heavy-industrial): other · tabled - [Sunset Ridge Estates Parking Lot](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/sunset-ridge-estates-parking-lot): conditional-use · approved - [Rezoning Petition 2026-CZ-005 McAteer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/rezoning-petition-2026-cz-005-mcateer): rezone · approved - [Rezoning Petition 2026-CZ-007 Beulah Church](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/rezoning-petition-2026-cz-007-beulah-church): rezone · approved - [Beulah Church Rezoning Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/beulah-church): rezone · pending - [Marcham Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/marcham-rezoning): rezone · approved - [House of Pearls Recovery Facility Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/house-of-pearls-recovery-facility): rezone · approved - [Beulah Church Road Commercial Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/beulah-church-road-commercial): rezone · conditions-required - [McAteer Light Industrial Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/mcateer-light-industrial): rezone · conditions-required - [Rezoning Petition RZ-2026-004 McAlister](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/rezoning-petition-mcalister): rezone · approved - [House of Pearls](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/house-of-pearls): rezone · approved - [Augustine Properties Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/augustine-properties): rezone · denied - [Union Parkwood BESS](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/union-parkwood-bess): conditional-use · approved - [Augustine Rezoning (RZ-2026-002)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/augustine-rezoning): rezone · approved - [Garcia Conditional Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/development/garcia-conditional): rezone · denied ## Community topics (40) - [House of Pearls Residential Recovery Facility Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/house-of-pearls-residential-recovery-facility-rezoning): zoning - [Camp New Providence Historical Recognition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/camp-new-providence-historical-recognition): parks-rec - [Camp New Providence Recognition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/camp-new-providence-recognition): parks-rec - [Variance Request for Undersized Residential Lot on Richardson Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/variance-request-for-undersized-residential-lot-on-richardson-road): zoning - [Sunset Ridge Special Use Permit 2026-SUP-02](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/sunset-ridge-special-use-permit-2026-sup-02): zoning - [Detention Center and Re-Entry Programs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/detention-center-and-re-entry-programs): public-safety - [Public Corruption](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/public-corruption): public-safety - [Data center and cryptomining regulations](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/data-center-and-cryptomining-regulations): zoning - [Beulah Church Road Commercial Operating Hours](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/beulah-church-road-commercial-operating-hours): zoning - [Sheriff's Office ALPR Program and Compliance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/sheriffs-office-alpr-program-and-compliance): public-safety - [Commuter Rail Alternative](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/commuter-rail-alternative): transportation - [Driveway spacing near rural intersections](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/driveway-spacing-near-rural-intersections): roads - [Grants](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/grants): taxes-budget - [Towing Practices](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/towing-practices): public-safety - [Homelessness and Community Resources](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/homelessness-and-community-resources): public-safety - [County Jail Referendum Information and Concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/county-jail-referendum-information-and-concerns): public-safety - [Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/proposed-fiscal-year-2027-county-budget): taxes-budget - [Rezoning Petition RZ-2026-009 York](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/rezoning-petition-rz-2026-009-york): environment - [Minor Subdivision Discussion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/minor-subdivision-discussion): development - [Union County justice system](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/union-county-justice-system): public-safety - [Rezoning Petition RZ-2026-002 Augustine](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/rezoning-petition-rz-2026-002-augustine): zoning - [House of Pearls Women's Recovery Facility Expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/house-of-pearls-womens-recovery-facility-expansion): development - [2025 Critical Intersection Program Design and Cost Estimation Study Approval](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/2025-critical-intersection-program-design-and-cost-estimation-study-approval): infrastructure - [Marvin Intersection Project Funding Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/marvin-intersection-project-funding-request): roads - [Flock License Plate Reader Program Compliance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/flock-license-plate-reader-program-compliance): public-safety - [Augustine Properties Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/augustine-properties-rezoning): zoning - [Flock License Plate Reader Surveillance Network](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/flock-license-plate-reader-surveillance-network): public-safety - [Homestead Exemption and State School Budget](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/homestead-exemption-and-state-school-budget): taxes-budget - [2026-VAR-01 Claude Austin Rd Variance Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/2026-var-01-claude-austin-rd-variance-request): zoning - [Tribute to Gary Sides](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/tribute-to-gary-sides): public-safety - [Union County Jail 2026 Bond Referendum](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/union-county-jail-2026-bond-referendum): public-safety - [Dog Bite Prevention Education](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/dog-bite-prevention-education): public-safety - [Senior food box program](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/senior-food-box-program): public-safety - [Fair housing resolution](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/fair-housing-resolution): development - [FY 2027 Budget Preview and Revenue Projections](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/fy-2027-budget-preview-and-revenue-projections): schools - [Grant Application - United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant for Critical Intersection Program](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/grant-application-united-states-department-of-transportation-usdot-better-utiliz): roads - [Service Award Recognition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/service-award-recognition): public-safety - [Blue Ridge Honor Flight](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/blue-ridge-honor-flight): public-safety - [Appointment to Consolidated Human Services Board](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/appointment-to-consolidated-human-services-board): development - [Condolences for Gary Sides](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/community/condolences-for-gary-sides): public-safety ## Officials (14) - [Brian Helms](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/brian-helms): Chair - [Christina B. Helms](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/christina-b-helms): Vice Chair - [Melissa Merrell](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/melissa-merrell): Commissioner - [Clancy Baucom](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/clancy-baucom): Commissioner - [Errol Wedra](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/errol-wedra): Commissioner - [Lynn West](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/lynn-west): Clerk to the Board of Commissioners — Clerk to the Board - [Derrick Austin](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/derrick-austin): Board Member — Land Use Board - [Lee Jenson](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/lee-jenson): Planning Director — Planning & Development - [Doug McClew](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/doug-mcclew): Board Member — Land Use Board - [David Brooks](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/david-brooks): Alternate Member — Land Use Board - [Charles Walkup](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/charles-walkup): Board Member — Land Use Board - [Mark Tilley](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/mark-tilley): Board Member — Land Use Board - [Jason Kay](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/jason-kay): County Attorney — Legal - [Brian Matthews](https://northcarolinarecord.org/unioncounty/officials/brian-matthews): County Manager — Administration