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What residents are talking about in Gaston County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
41 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Taxes Budget
Commissioner accountability and voting
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget
Schedule of values methodology
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Homelessness and community needs
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget
Government accountability and records retention
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Animal overpopulation and spay/neuter policy
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Schools
School funding
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget
Commissioner community engagement
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget
Schedule of values and county spending priorities
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget
Schedule of values transparency
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Ethics Investigation and Board Accountability
1 supportive2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Capital Improvement Projects Status
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Schools
Gaston County Schools Funding and Performance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Citizen Recognition - Church Signs Removal
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Citizen Recognition - Growth and Infrastructure
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
Adoption of the 2050 Updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Envision Gaston
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget
Proposed Schedules, Standards, and Rules to be Used in the 2027 Reappraisal of Real Property
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety
Proclamation - National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Business Jobs
National Hispanic Heritage Month
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Schools
Schools
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
Taxes
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety
Fire Service
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Development
Zoning & land use
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Zoning
Rules of Decorum
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety
Community Equity and School Technology
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Board Procedures and Committee Appointments
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Removal of Courthouse Confederate Monument
3 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Schools
Funding for Exceptional Children (EC) Programs in Public Schools
1 supportive3 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Taxes Budget
Property Tax Revaluation Transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Taxes Budget
Property Tax Assessment Valuation and Transparency
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Schools
Public School Funding
1 supportive1 opposed6 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Public Safety
General County Government
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Schools
School Safety and Nurse Staffing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety
Board Communication
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety
Public Participation Procedures
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety
Grandparent Rights Legislation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Schools
Special Education Funding
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Other
Constitutional Law
1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Schools
Public School Funding and Teacher Retention
1 supportive1 opposed10 concerned
12 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Zoning
Other Matters
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Removal of Confederate Monument
3 opposed2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Schools
Gaston County Schools Funding and Staffing
14 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Gaston County from local and regional media.
The Business Journalsindustrial permitting
Elevra Lithium seeks federal air permit for Bessemer City mine and chemical plants
Elevra Lithium seeks federal air permit for Bessemer City mine and chemical plants The Business Journals
Oct 16, 2026WBTVpolice shooting
Suspects in deadly Gaston County quadruple shooting die after Ohio police chase
Suspects in deadly Gaston County quadruple shooting die after Ohio police chase WBTV
Sep 11, 2026Gaston Countyfederal public safety grants
Gaston County Leverages Local Partnerships, Applies for $430 Million in Federal Public Safety Grants
Gaston County Leverages Local Partnerships, Applies for $430 Million in Federal Public Safety Grants Gaston County
Sep 4, 2026Queen City Newsillegal towing lawsuit
Trial set for Gaston County tow company accused of illegal towing practices
Trial set for Gaston County tow company accused of illegal towing practices Queen City News
Aug 30, 2026WSOC TVroad construction
Gaston County bridge project closes portion of Long Creek road
Gaston County bridge project closes portion of Long Creek road WSOC TV
Aug 17, 2026WSOC TVroad construction
Gaston County bridge project to start Monday; expect delays
Gaston County bridge project to start Monday; expect delays WSOC TV
Aug 14, 2026Shelby Staremergency services
Paramedic dies in Gaston County wreck involving Cleveland County EMS
Paramedic dies in Gaston County wreck involving Cleveland County EMS Shelby Star
Jul 6, 2026WBTVpark development
Gaston County buys 560 acres near Lake Wylie to preserve land, build future park
Gaston County buys 560 acres near Lake Wylie to preserve land, build future park WBTV
Jun 30, 2026Queen City Newsschool closure / education budget cuts
Gaston County teachers advocating for Cherryville school to stay open amid budget fall
Gaston County teachers advocating for Cherryville school to stay open amid budget fall Queen City News
Jun 11, 2026Queen City Newsopioid overdose response / Narcan distribution
Gaston County places Narcan vending machines across the county to combat overdose rate
Gaston County places Narcan vending machines across the county to combat overdose rate Queen City News
Apr 15, 2026WBTVtowing fee regulation
Lawmakers urged to cap towing fees after Gaston County drivers charged thousands
Lawmakers urged to cap towing fees after Gaston County drivers charged thousands WBTV
Mar 26, 2026WSOC TVpredatory towing
Religious event attendees hit with predatory towing charges in Gaston County
Religious event attendees hit with predatory towing charges in Gaston County WSOC TV
Mar 21, 2026