Kevin Spears
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 40:11
- Avg per meeting
- 5:01
- Segments
- 575
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Top issues during term (20)
Group Day Facility Land Use Code Amendment
Minimal financial impact limited to administrative processing adjustments.
Local Law Enforcement Accountability and Mental Health Response
$600,000 over three years.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement Options
Potential economic impacts on downtown tourism and avoidance of costly road redevelopment.
Setback Variances for Historic Narrow Lots on Evans Street
Property value impacts for neighboring homes reliant on consistent historic streetscapes.
Barclay West Rezoning & Density Limits
Private investment in educational facilities.
Commercial Right-of-Way and Sidewalk Standards at 5710 Market Street
The business will need to adjust its signage plans to comply with existing code limits.
Project Pearl Two Economic Development Incentive
The city will provide up to $2,000,000 over five years, matched by $3,000,000 from New Hanover County, in exchange for significant local tax base growth and high-wage employment.
Pirate Cove Drainage Improvements and CFPUA Partnership
Total project construction cost of approximately $1.4 million funded through stormwater capital funds and utility contributions.
Projecting Signs in Multi-Family Districts
None.
Bus Stop Benches and ADA Compliance
Over $7,000 just for engineering at a single site, with taxpayer-funded bench installation continuing into the future.
Accessory Building Variance at 1110 Windsor Dr.
Private property investment affected by setback restrictions.
Living Hope Day Center Proposed Location
Residents cited potential negative impacts on surrounding property values.
Downtown Alley Improvement Project Contract
Project costs will be reassessed when re-bid after scope adjustments and utility coordination.
Historic Window Restoration Versus Material Replacement
Could lower long-term maintenance and repair costs for historic homeowners.
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
A 0.61-cent tax rate increase would cost the owner of a median-valued home ($445,600) an additional $27.18 annually, or $2.26 per month.
Vision Zero Policy and Traffic Calming Projects
Proposed New Construction at 814 Macumber Alley
Property development and construction costs for the new home on Macumber Alley.
Affordable Housing Gap Financing for Dawson Lofts
The city provided a $2 million loan from the affordable housing fund at a 2% interest rate.
Wilmington Harbor 403 Dredging Project Environmental Concerns
Urban Forestry Grant and Tree Canopy Management
Private development costs associated with engineering and legal covenants.
Decisions during term (395)
Recorded while Spears was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Items C1-C3)
PH1: Projecting Signs in MD-10 and MD-17 Districts
PH2: Rezone 428-432 Eastwood Road to O&I
PH3: Rezone 5000 Market Street to RB
PH4: Restore Group Day Facility Use
Approval of the Minutes of City Council’s Agenda Briefing Meeting on October 19, 2026, and the Regular City Council Meeting on October 20, 2026
Approval of June 18, 2026 Minutes
Waiver Requests 1-3 and 5-10 for 5710 Market Street (DAC-2026-0002)
Sidewalk Waiver Request (Waiver 4) for 5710 Market Street
Preliminary Plan Approval for 5710 Market Street (DAC-2026-0002)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Continue Public Hearing on Barclay West Rezoning (PH1)
Approval of Economic Development Incentive for Project Pearl II (PH2)
Approval of Parking Meter Ordinance Amendments (O1)
Approval of Appointments Committee Report (RP1)
Approval of the Minutes of City Council’s Agenda Briefing Meeting on October 5, 2026, the City Council Special Meeting on October 6, 2026, and the Regular City Council Meeting on October 6, 2026
Approval of September 17, 2026 Minutes
Continuance of 352 S. College Rd. Variance Request
Approval of Setback Variances for 501-511 Evans Street
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 17, 2026
Voting record (23)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Economic Development Incentive for Project Pearl II (PH2)
Approve Gap Financing Loan for Dawson Lofts II Affordable Housing
Councilmember Lyle made a motion to approve the Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Wilmington to Rezone Property Containing 1.76 Acres Located at 524 S. College Road from O&I,
Rezoning 524 S. College Road for Wawa Convenience Store
approve the Ordinance Making Appropriations to the General Fund, Grant Projects, Financial Plans, Enterprise Fund, Debt Service Fund, Special Tax District, and Convention Center for the Fiscal Year Be
approve the Ordinance Making Appropriations to the Capital Projects Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 on second reading
FY2027 General Fund Appropriations and Tax Rate
Objected to the implementation method of the living wage and the potential financial burden of property tax increases during current economic conditions.
FY2027 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations
Ordinance Amending City Code Section 8-5 on Criminal History and Credit Checks (Second Reading)
approve the Ordinance Amending Wilmington City Code Section 8-5 on Criminal History Background Checks and/or Credit History Checks Required of Applicants and Employees on second reading
approve the amended Ordinance Making Appropriations to the General Fund, Grant Projects, Financial Plans, Enterprise Fund, Debt Service Fund, Special Tax District, and Convention Center for the Fiscal
approve the Ordinance Making Appropriations to the Capital Projects Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026
FY2027 General Fund Appropriations Ordinance (First Reading)
FY2027 Capital Projects Funds Appropriations Ordinance (First Reading)
Ordinance Amending City Code Section 8-5 (Criminal Background Checks)
Expressed concern regarding potential barriers and waiting periods for individuals attempting to restart their lives after past convictions.