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 "state": "NC",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to hold public hearings on two rezonings and two incentive grants",
   "summary": "The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two zoning map changes, two economic development incentive grants, and a rural transportation grant application. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous items including budget adjustments, grant acceptances, and policy approvals.",
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board hears land-use plan, revitalization, and PBM updates",
   "summary": "The Gaston County Board of Commissioners holds a non-voting work session to receive presentations on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan project update, the Gastonia Reimagined Revitalization Plan, and a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) process update. The board will also discuss an Ad Hoc Board Procedures Committee report. Proclamations recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States and Child Support Awareness Month are scheduled, along with certificates of appreciation for public service.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1341&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider $4.8 million appropriation for FY27 vehicles",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning map changes and a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. The body is also reviewing several grant appropriations, a legal settlement, and vehicle procurement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/7/1340_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-28_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1340&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1356&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1339&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to discuss one-time funding for Gaston County Schools",
   "summary": "The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider approval of additional one-time funding for Gaston County Schools. The specific dollar amount has not yet been determined.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/7/1357_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-14_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1357&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider incentive grant for Project Metro economic development",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on a Level One Incentive Grant for Project Metro, an economic development project, and consider approving an associated agreement. They will also hear two continued zoning map change public hearings, take action on multiple consent agenda items including opioid settlement fund appropriations totaling over $2.5 million, and approve a $135,000 workers' compensation settlement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/6/1338_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-23_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1338&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Rezoning hearings for two Dallas properties, $100k settlement",
   "summary": "The Board will hold public hearings on rezoning two parcels in Dallas from R-1 to R-2, and consider a consent agenda including a $100,000 settlement, opioid settlement fund allocation, and a resolution opposing changes to county property tax authority.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/5/1335_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-26_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1335&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Gaston County to hold public hearing and vote on FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and special meeting to finalize the FY2026-2027 county budget. This includes a public hearing for citizen comment and a vote to adopt the budget ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/5/1336_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-12_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1336&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to hear FY2026-2027 budget and discuss additional 1/4 cent sales tax for schools",
   "summary": "The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including two for commercial development and one for moderate-density residential. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous items such as a $3.4 million contract for the North Belmont Park water supply, a $533,295 contract for building renovations, and acceptance of various grants and donations. The meeting includes the presentation of the recommended FY2026-2027 county budget and discussion of an additional 1/4 cent sales tax for schools.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/4/1333_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-28_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1333&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1355&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "County hears Dallas Rescue Squad update and transportation plan",
   "summary": "This is a non-voting work session. Commissioners will issue multiple proclamations and commendations, including Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Presentations will cover the Dallas Rescue Squad and the Gaston Comprehensive Transportation Plan update. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/4/1332_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-14_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1332&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider three zoning map changes and approve multiple construction and grant contracts.",
   "summary": "The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three zoning map changes and approve a mix of construction contracts, grant appropriations, and interlocal agreements. The agenda includes a large construction contract for the Courthouse 5th Floor Upfit Project and several fire department vehicle purchases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/3/1331_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-24_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1331&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1354&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board of Commissioners to hold non-voting work session",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will conduct a non-voting work session to discuss courthouse parking, capital projects, and board procedures. The meeting also includes proclamations and certificates of appreciation for public service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/3/1330_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-10_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1330&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1353&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers $12.1M courthouse upfit and multiple economic incentive grants",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two zoning changes and four economic development incentive grants. The meeting includes votes on several large construction contracts and a proposal to reform parking regulations on county-owned property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/2/1329_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-02-26_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1329&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1328&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1352&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider zoning changes and approve opioid settlement funds",
   "summary": "The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments on two zoning map changes and approve a series of proclamations, budget appropriations, and grant awards. The meeting includes a public forum and the introduction of an ordinance to reform parking regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2026/1/1327_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-01-27_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1327&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1350&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1326&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2024-02-27",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1262&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "date": "2024-01-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Gaston County considers multi-million dollar safety and property investments",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant approvals and budget transfers, including $4.4 million in salary savings. Key items include property purchases on North Oakland Street and funding for a public safety campus. The board will also consider healthcare agreements with CaroMont Health.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gaston.legistar1.com/gaston/meetings/2024/1/1260_A_Board_of_Commissioners_24-01-23_Agenda_noDep.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1260&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
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   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1255&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gaston.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1249&GID=603&G=A8C11070-C0F5-4B67-9D40-AFBC742BB211"
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