Chairman· 2024-12-02–2028-12-04 (current term: elected Nov 2024; sworn in by Judge Duncan at the Dec 2 2024 board meeting per Dec 2 2024 minutes; N.C.G.S. § 153A-26 which has county commissioners take the oath and assume office on the first Monday in December after the general election, statute text read at ncleg.gov; end = first Monday in December 2028 when the successor is seated; first-office day before this term not sourced)
Hardin C. Kennedy III
Wilkes County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 4:29:41
- Avg per meeting
- 13:29
- Segments
- 5844
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Top issues during term (2)(General)
municipal dissolution
The big money question is whether dissolving town government saves residents on taxes or just moves costs to the county—and taxpayers could feel it either way.
city manager appointment
The hire itself is a personnel decision, but Holland's salary, contract, and budget choices will affect town spending and services.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
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