{ "city": "Anson County", "state": "North Carolina", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.anson.nc.us/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board will hold a public hearing on ZMA 26-01 zoning ordinance amendments", "summary": "The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider a public legislative hearing on ZMA 26-01, which proposes text amendments to the county zoning and subdivision ordinance. The meeting also includes a budget amendment concerning expenditures from the Opioid Settlement Fund and several consent‑agenda items such as property tax adjustments and the FY27 Opioid Funding Resolution. Additional reports will address a deed restriction on the old hospital site, a water emergency resolution, and a right‑of‑way deed for 488 Anson High School Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-269", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Anson County Board of Commissioners to discuss water emergency and project reports", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a water emergency resolution and a progress report for Project Pima. The agenda also includes a funding plan for the Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-267", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-267", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to adopt FY 26/27 budget and fee schedule", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to finalize adoption of the FY 26/27 budget, including budget amendments, the budget ordinance, and the associated fee schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-266", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board adopts FY 2026‑27 county budget and approves key contracts", "summary": "The Anson County Board of Commissioners will adopt the FY 2026‑27 budget, consider a rezoning request for an 87‑acre parcel, and approve several contract payments. Items include funding for Trillium Health Resources, an ARPA‑funded homeless‑housing project, and the Friends of the Animal Shelter. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a closed‑session discussion of a potential claim.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-265", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board holds public hearing on FY 2026/2027 budget, considers employee benefit changes", "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget. The consent agenda includes property tax refunds, HR monthly reports, and four budget amendments, including a School Reserve Fund for a new middle school project and a Home and Community Care Block Grant increase. The Board will also consider proposed updates to the Personnel Ordinance, including increasing the 401(k) contribution to 4.5%, raising the longevity pay cap to $6,000, and adding benefits for part-time employees. Other items include GIS updates, a closed session for legal consultation, and reports on the East Side sewer line and a consulting contract.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-264", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers rezoning of 87‑acre parcel on White Store Road", "summary": "The Anson County Board of Commissioners met to approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, and to consider several financial and operational motions. Commissioners voted to adopt a 2.7% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees, a 40% increase in wrecker rotation fees, and approved the purchase of a convalescent‑transport ambulance projected to cost $240,000 in staff expenses with $400,000 in expected revenue. The board also authorized the sale of two county parcels (PIN 6474‑12‑97‑1471 and 6474‑08‑97‑1656) on Gov Deals and approved an asset‑inventory grant for water and wastewater infrastructure. The most notable agenda item was a public hearing on ZMA‑26‑01 to rezone an 87.09‑acre parcel at 3100 White Store Road from Rural Agricultural 5 to Rural Agricultural 1, allowing one‑acre subdivisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-262", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to consider denial of a Class B Special Use Permit for a window‑tinting facility", "summary": "The board will hear two quasi‑judicial items: a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP 26-02) for a window‑tinting operation at the Barnyard Peachland Flea Market, and a variance (VAR 26-01) for a front‑setback. Staff recommends denying the special‑use permit. The board will also receive a report on a straight rezoning request (ZMA 26-02) for an 11.82‑acre parcel at 110 Hightower Rd.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-261", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-263", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Property tax resolution and employment ordinance on agenda", "summary": "The board will consider a consent agenda that includes budget amendments for the Anson Middle School Capital Project, county departments, and the 2026 audit contract. Manager's Report features an update from the House Select Committee on property tax and a report on the Conditions of Employment Ordinance. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation on a potential claim.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-259", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss Board of Elections in closed session", "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Anson County Board of Commissioners. The board will enter closed session under state statute to consult with the attorney and discuss matters related to the Board of Elections. No other business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-258", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning 11.87 acres near Morven from RA-5 to RA-1", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a straight rezoning request to change an 11.87-acre parcel near Morven from Rural Agriculture 5 (RA-5) to Rural Agriculture 1 (RA-1). The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. The Board will also consider budget amendments for the Sheriff, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement Building, and Domestic Violence. New Veterans Service Officer and Economic Development Director will be introduced.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-257", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-260", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves $27,952 contract to repair animal shelter and authorizes property sales", "summary": "The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved its consent agenda, including budget amendments and health department fee schedules. It authorized a $27,952.21 contract to install FRP wall protection for the animal shelter and moved forward with the sale of the Old Hospital Site and the auction of the Old Water Department Property. The board also heard a public zoning map amendment (ZMA 26-01) and approved a request for qualifications for 2026 lobbying services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-256", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-256", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Anson County Commissioners to consider zoning amendment and budget updates", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment. The meeting includes budget amendments for several county projects and updates on the airport and tax revaluation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-242", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-242", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to discuss economic development incentives for Project Pima", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss Project Pima. The agenda includes the Rural Building Reuse Program and the Economic Development Incentive Program.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122026-241", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03122026-241", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to consider rezoning of 87-acre parcel on White Store Road", "summary": "The Anson County Planning Board will hold hearings on a zoning map amendment and a special use permit. The board will also discuss findings of fact for a previously proposed special use permit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-243", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss solar ordinance and real property disposal", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review administrative updates including a wrecker rotation fee schedule and a real property disposal resolution for the old Utilities Dept. building. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss economic development incentives and real property acquisition.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-240", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-240", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Anson County Board of Commissioners to discuss landfill contract and wrecker fees", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative updates and receive reports from state and local officials. Key agenda items include a contract update for the Anson Landfill and a proposed fee schedule increase for the wrecker ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-239", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-239", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board meeting cancelled; no items on agenda", "summary": "The Anson County Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026 was cancelled because there were no items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next Planning Board meeting is set for March 5, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-238", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02052026-238", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves direct expenditure of FY 25‑26 Opioid Settlement Fund", "summary": "The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, consent items, and several budget amendments. They voted to spend the Opioid Settlement Fund for FY 25‑26, renewed the NC DMV License Plate Agency contract for eight years, and authorized an investigation into water‑infrastructure intrusions. The meeting also noted the upcoming Wadesboro Christmas Parade on Dec 4, 2025.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-237", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-237", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to adopt Title VI nondiscrimination plan and consider key projects", "summary": "The Anson County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the Anson County Transportation System Title VI Program Plan. They will also approve a resolution honoring former Board of Elections director Rochelle Williams. Additional items include a request for qualifications for lobbying services, discussion of the former hospital property, and an animal‑shelter project. Routine consent‑agenda items such as a personal‑property conveyance to the Anson Economic Development Corporation are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-233", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01202026-233", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-08", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hear home occupation permit request", "summary": "The Anson County Planning Board will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a Class B Special Use Permit for a home occupation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082026-234", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-232", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062026-232", "source": "https://www.co.anson.nc.us/AgendaCenter" } ] }