{ "city": "Union County", "state": "North Carolina", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/unioncountync/", "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": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Land Use Board to consider industrial rezoning and subdivision standards", "summary": "The Land Use Board will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit and a variance request. The board will also recommend a decision on a rezoning petition and continue discussions on minor subdivision standards.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/7/1278_A_Land_Use_Board_26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1278&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board will vote on the Union County Jail 2026 bond referendum", "summary": "The Commissioners will consider a public hearing and vote on a bond referendum to fund the Union County Jail project. They will also review several rezoning petitions, contract approvals, and a budget amendment to increase the commercial site‑plan review fee. Additional items include amendments to the water‑wastewater agreement with the City of Monroe and a contract for a natural‑gas main extension to the Food Innovation Center.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/7/1253_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1253&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider FY27 budget and bond referendum for jail expansion", "summary": "The Union County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and introduce bond orders for a Union County Jail expansion. The meeting also includes public hearings on two rezoning petitions and the consideration of a merger with the Monroe-Union County Economic Development Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/6/1252_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1252&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Board to vote on data center, cryptomining rules; discuss subdivisions", "summary": "The Land Use Board is considering recommending approval or denial of a text amendment that would define and restrict data centers and cryptomining operations in the county's development ordinance. The board will also continue a discussion on minor subdivision standards, including lot definitions and family subdivision exceptions. No financial impact is associated with the text amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/6/1268_A_Land_Use_Board_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1268&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Board of Commissioners Special Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1276&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Union County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on FY 2027 budget", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the County Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting also includes votes on two rezoning petitions and several administrative contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/6/1251_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1251&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Board to consider two rezoning petitions for Beulah Church and McAteer sites", "summary": "The Union County Land Use Board will review two rezoning petitions and recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners. The petitions involve a 3.207‑acre parcel south of Beulah Church Road and a 5.75‑acre portion of a larger parcel on South Rocky River Road. The agenda also includes approval of two decision letters, adoption of the meeting schedule, and acceptance of the March and April 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/5/1267_A_Land_Use_Board_26-05-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1267&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider jail bond referendum, two rezonings, and tolling proposal", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session at 5:15 PM, then open the meeting at 6:00 PM. Public hearings are scheduled for two rezoning petitions: CZ-2026-001 (Marcham) and CZ-2026-006 (House of Pearls). Under the consent agenda, items include a jail bond referendum resolution, multiple construction contracts, and a library agreement. Business items include a drought update (Stage 2), the Marshville Bypass tolling proposal, and appointments to boards and committees.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/5/1250_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1250&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider filling a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss filling a board vacancy and review the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Project and health plan changes. The agenda includes several budget amendments and a rezoning petition.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/5/1249_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1249&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Land Use Board to review rezoning for drug rehab facility and landscaping business", "summary": "The Land Use Board will recommend approval or denial of two rezoning petitions to the Board of Commissioners. The board will also continue discussions regarding minor subdivision standards and UDO definitions.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/4/1266_A_Land_Use_Board_26-04-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1266&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County to deliberate new jail plans and school bond referendum", "summary": "The Board will hold public hearings on rezoning petitions and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, budget amendments, and a resolution on penny rounding. In business items, the Board will discuss options for a new jail, a school bond referendum request for November 2026, and a resolution supporting county property tax flexibility.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/4/1248_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1248&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Public hearing on battery storage substation special use permit on Lancaster Highway", "summary": "The Land Use Board will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for RavenVolt to construct an unmanned electric substation and battery energy storage facility at 5907 Lancaster Highway (RA-40 zoning). The board will also consider a rezoning petition for 10.848 acres on Pageland Highway from Highway Corridor to Light Industrial, and continue discussions on minor subdivision standards including lot definitions and family subdivision exceptions.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/3/1265_A_Land_Use_Board_26-03-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1265&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/3/1247_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1247&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "Board to discuss future board retreat", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the details of a future board retreat. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at the Union County Government Center.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/3/1272_A_Board_of_Commissioners_Work_Session_26-03-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1272&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Consolidated Human Services Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1270&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider contracts, grants, and reports on consent agenda", "summary": "This is a regular meeting with a closed session at 5:15 PM and open session at 6:00 PM. The board will consider a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, contracts, grant applications, budget amendments, and reports, as well as a resolution honoring Bishop Osco E. Gardin, Jr. Public hearings are scheduled but no specific topics are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/3/1246_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1246&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Board will consider rezoning a half‑acre parcel on Richardson Rd", "summary": "The Union County Land Use Board will recommend to the Board of Commissioners whether to approve or deny a rezoning request for a 0.5‑acre parcel on Richardson Road, changing its designation from RA‑40 to R‑15. The board will also discuss possible changes to the minor subdivision provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) as directed at the February 17 meeting. Routine items include approval of the agenda, the December 16, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/2/1264_A_Land_Use_Board_26-02-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1264&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider grants, contracts, and capital projects", "summary": "The Union County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, contracts, and capital project ordinances, including grants for toxicology lab expansion and stormwater agreements, as well as the approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the UC Food Innovation Center.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/2/1245_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-02-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1245&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Consolidated Human Services Board", "headline": "Union County Board to review minutes and communicable illness reports", "summary": "The Union County Consolidated Human Services Board will review and approve minutes from October 2025 and receive a report on winter communicable illnesses. The meeting will also include an informational update on shelter operations from Winter Storm Fern and a presentation on the 2025 Economic Services year.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/2/1269_A_Consolidated_Human_Services_Board_26-02-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1269&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Union County Commissioners to review water projects and public health fees", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts for infrastructure and health services. The meeting includes a discussion on minor subdivisions and the approval of clinical service fees for the Public Health Department.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/2/1244_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-02-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1244&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Land Use Board", "headline": "Board to consider rezoning and text amendment to subdivision rules", "summary": "The Union County Land Use Board will recommend approval or denial of a rezoning request for a 0.5-acre parcel on Richardson Rd and a text amendment to reduce the lot count for minor subdivisions from 8 to 3.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/1/1263_A_Land_Use_Board_26-01-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1263&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers rezoning petition CZ-2025-005 Garcia", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning petition and review a consent agenda featuring multiple contracts and budget amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY 2027 budget for Union County Public Schools and the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.", "agenda_url": "https://unioncountync.legistar1.com/unioncountync/meetings/2026/1/1242_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-01-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://unioncountync.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1242&GID=834&G=52D9E17D-BEDB-4D27-9C07-2445D451B18D" } ] }