Christina B. Helms
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 57:42
- Avg per meeting
- 3:51
- Segments
- 1188
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Top issues during term (20)
Minor Subdivision Definition and Applicability
Modifying subdivision thresholds could significantly reduce engineering and review costs for small property owners and local builders.
Intersection Driveway Spacing Requirements
None.
Camp New Providence Historical Recognition
Cost of Community Services and Residential Break-Even Study
Expenditure for study contract with Creative Economic Development Consulting.
Data Centers and Cryptomining Regulations
Unknown — the rules could affect future tax revenue and infrastructure costs from large tech facilities.
County Jail Referendum Information and Concerns
Estimated project financing ranges from $170.8 million to $211.5 million, with an estimated tax rate impact between 2.73 and 3.38 cents.
Proposed Commuter Rail Alternative
Estimated project costs range from $900 million to $1.2 billion depending on phases.
Minor Subdivision and Lot Definition Standards
None directly, though changes could affect development costs for smaller property owners.
Variance Request for Undersized Residential Lot on Richardson Road
Direct financial impact is limited to the property owner's investment in the undersized lot, but sets a precedent for land values in the area.
Stage 2 Drought Declaration and Mandatory Water Restrictions
Potential future rate adjustments if drought conditions worsen to Stage 2.
House of Pearls Residential Recovery Facility Rezoning
None to the county, as the facility is privately funded through donations and non-profit operations.
EMS Base Station Expansion and Fire Department Partnerships
Capital and lease expenses including a $675,000 contribution for New Salem Station 6 and monthly lease agreements of approximately $1,500.
State-Mandated Building Code Fee Increases
Generates approximately $158,000 annually from local permit holders to remit to the state Department of Labor.
Jesse Helms Park Field Lighting Bid Rejection
Delay to the project; the rejected bid amount is not stated in the materials provided.
Cuthbertson Road Speed Limit Reduction
Minimal direct cost; speed limit changes are largely a state transportation decision.
Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments
Unknown — procedural changes to subdivision review.
2029 Countywide Reappraisal Rescheduling
Delays the next property value reassessment — and any tax-bill changes tied to it — by two years.
Marvin Intersection Project Funding Request
Requires local matching funds from municipalities and approximately $633,000 from the county.
Church Street Parking Lot Interlocal Agreement
Up to $750,000 budgeted by the county for its 50% share of the parking lot improvements.
I-77 South Toll Lanes and CRTPO Directed Vote
Potential exposure to repayment of millions in sunk state expenditures if support was rescinded.
Decisions during term (368)
Recorded while Helms was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Data center and cryptomining text amendment (26-607)
Minor subdivision loophole text amendment (26-608)
Reschedule 2029 countywide reappraisal (26-629)
Appointment to Nursing Home Advisory Committee (26-624)
Consent agenda
Resolution - Conveyance of Surplus Vehicle
Contract Renewal - Web Payment Processing Service
Memorandum of Agreement - North Carolina Department of State Highway Patrol - VIPER
Memorandum of Agreement between The Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County d.b.a. Cabarrus Health Alliance and Union County Health Department
Budget Amendment - Public Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Additional Funding
Tax Bill Correction Report for September 2026
September 2026 NCVTS Motor Vehicle Tax Report
Contract - Enterprise Agreement for Geographic Information Systems Software
Amendment to the Board’s Rules of Procedure
Minutes for Approval
Minor Subdivision Text Amendment (TXT 2026-003)
Intersection Spacing Text Amendment (TXT 2026-005)
2027 Land Use Board Meeting Schedule
September 15, 2026 Minutes
Consent Agenda Approval
Voting record (3)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.