Tom Keigher

industrial permitting

While exact figures aren't locked in yet, bringing a massive lithium operation here is bound to shake up local industrial investment and jobs.

towing fee regulation

Drivers are losing thousands of dollars to unpredictable and unregulated towing fees.

ambulance service takeover

Taxpayers could end up covering transition and operating costs as the county absorbs the service, though the town may shed some contract expenses.

opioid overdose response / Narcan distribution

While the initial rollout costs money, it could save taxpayers millions in emergency medical services and long-term healthcare expenses.

sewage spill

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for cleanup efforts and any necessary repairs to the county's wastewater system.

Commissioner Brown - Building & Development Services - To Establish an Internal Service Reimbursement to the General Fund from Building Inspections ($1,129,034) and Approve the Creation of One Full-time Administrative Assistant Position…

Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Budget - To Appropriate General Fund Balance for Projected Workers Compensation in Second Quarter of FY27 ($156,023)

Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Approve the Transfer of Grant Funds from the Capital Fund to the General Fund ($1,684.80)

Commissioner Cloninger - Parks and Recreation - To Approve the Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the General Government Capital Fund for the Purchase of New Fencing at South Point Access Park ($22,000)

Commissioner Brown - County Attorney - To Authorize the County Attorney to Conditionally Release the General Account of the Closed Session Held on May 26, 2026

Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Budget - To Appropriate General Fund Balance for Projected Workers Compensation in First Quarter FY 2027 ($700,155)

Commissioner Hovis - Police Department (Animal Care and Enforcement) - To Authorize the Transfer of $7,000.00 from the Donation Expenses to the General Government Capital Fund, via the Community Investment Fund (CIF), for the Purchase of a…

Commissioner Keigher - Library - To Approve the Transfer of $12,374 from the Strengthening Connection Grant in the General Fund to the Capital Fund for Strengthening Grant for Furniture Purchase (100% Grant Funds)

Commissioner Hovis - Police Department (Animal Care and Enforcement) - To Authorize the Transfer of $4,518 from the General Fund to the General Government Capital Fund, via the Community Investment Fund (CIF) for the Purchase of Olympic…

Commissioner Cloninger - Public Works - To Authorize a Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Sale for the Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment to the Highest Bidder on GovDeals.com Under North Carolina General Statute 160A-266

REVISED/ Commissioner Hovis - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Appropriate Fund Balance from the General Fund for the Self Insurance Fund ($10,000,000) for FY2026. To Appropriate Additional Revenue for the Social Services…

Commissioner Hovis - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Appropriate $8,189,280.53 for the Year-End Entries Associated with GASB 87 Lease Agreements and GASB 96 Subscription Agreements (General Fund $7,857,531.75; Tourism Fund…

Commissioner Hovis - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Transfer Hudson Health Renovation Funds from the General Fund to the General Government Capital Fund via the Community Investment Fund ($1,025,000.00)

Commissioner Keigher - DHHS - Health Division - To Approve the Transfer of $18,919.00 from General Fund to the General Government Capital Fund, via the Community Investment Fund (CIF) for the Purchase of a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)…

Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Grants (Sheriff’s Office) - To Approve the Transfer of $928.64 from the General Government Capital Fund to the General Fund

Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Grants (Sheriff’s Office) - To Approve the Transfer of $820.00 from the General Government Capital Fund to the General Fund

Appropriation of $10 Million General Fund Balance for Gaston County Schools

Transfer $3,209,843.77 from Gaston County Schools Capital Allocation to General Fund

Commissioner Shehan - Financial and Management Services - Budget - To Appropriate General Fund Balance for Risk Insurance and Workers Compensation ($2,147,263)

Commissioner Shehan - Sheriff’s Office - To Authorize a Transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Fund for the Sole Source Purchase of Four Integrated IDEMIA LiveScan Systems ($73,507 Quote)