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Union County
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Clancy Baucom

Commissioner2024–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
29:00
Avg per meeting
1:56
Segments
675

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[21]

Minor Subdivision Definition and Applicability

Modifying subdivision thresholds could significantly reduce engineering and review costs for small property owners and local builders.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Intersection Driveway Spacing Requirements

None.

medium→Sep 2026[16]

Camp New Providence Historical Recognition

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Cost of Community Services and Residential Break-Even Study

Expenditure for study contract with Creative Economic Development Consulting.

critical↑Jun 2026[15]

Data Centers and Cryptomining Regulations

Unknown — the rules could affect future tax revenue and infrastructure costs from large tech facilities.

critical→Mar 2026[14]

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.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Proposed Commuter Rail Alternative

Estimated project costs range from $900 million to $1.2 billion depending on phases.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

Minor Subdivision and Lot Definition Standards

None directly, though changes could affect development costs for smaller property owners.

high↓Aug 2026[13]

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.

critical↑Apr 2026[13]

Stage 2 Drought Declaration and Mandatory Water Restrictions

Potential future rate adjustments if drought conditions worsen to Stage 2.

high↓Apr 2026[11]

House of Pearls Residential Recovery Facility Rezoning

None to the county, as the facility is privately funded through donations and non-profit operations.

critical↑Sep 2026[10]

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.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

State-Mandated Building Code Fee Increases

Generates approximately $158,000 annually from local permit holders to remit to the state Department of Labor.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Jesse Helms Park Field Lighting Bid Rejection

Delay to the project; the rejected bid amount is not stated in the materials provided.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Cuthbertson Road Speed Limit Reduction

Minimal direct cost; speed limit changes are largely a state transportation decision.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments

Unknown — procedural changes to subdivision review.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

2029 Countywide Reappraisal Rescheduling

Delays the next property value reassessment — and any tax-bill changes tied to it — by two years.

high↓Feb 2026[7]

Marvin Intersection Project Funding Request

Requires local matching funds from municipalities and approximately $633,000 from the county.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Church Street Parking Lot Interlocal Agreement

Up to $750,000 budgeted by the county for its 50% share of the parking lot improvements.

critical↓Sep 2026[5]

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