Wayne County holds its public hearing on the newly proposed voter districts this week. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed voter district maps this Tuesday, November 2 at 9:30 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 224 E. Walnut Street in Goldsboro. …… read more »
Category Archives: Government
REMINDER: Redistricting Public Hearing Set For Tuesday
Commissioners Decide Against Holding Evening Meetings
Wayne County residents will have to continue watching and attending commissioner meetings in the morning. An effort to move one of the monthly Wayne County Board of Commissioners meetings to an evening session was blocked at last week’s meeting. Commissioner Bevan Foster was hoping more residents would be able to participate with an evening meeting. …… read more »
Council Denies Matthews’ Request For After Hours Access In City Hall
A Goldsboro City Council member’s request for after hours access to certain areas in City Hall is shot down. The discussion came up at Monday’s meeting as Councilwoman Brandi Matthews asked for her own set of keys to access the Mayor and City Manager’s external office at City Hall. She, as well as the other…… read more »
County Sets Public Hearing On New Commissioner Electoral Districts
Wayne County is looking for the public’s input as it adjusts its voter districts. Following the 2020 Census, the county has undertaken its decennial redistricting effort. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed voter district maps. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says the maps are available online for the…… read more »
Gaylor Selected As New District 5 Council Member
The Goldsboro City Council selects its newest member. Monday evening, the council voted 4-2 and named Charles P. Gaylor, IV the new representative for District 5. Gaylor and Phyllis A. Merritt-James had been vying for the empty District 5 city council seat. The District 5 vacancy occurred when David Ham was appointed to serve as…… read more »
Early Voting Begins Today In Wayne County
Early Voting for the November 2, 2021 Municipal & Sanitary District election begins today, Thursday, October 14. The only Early Voting location in Wayne County is the Wayne County Public Library, 1001 E. Ash Street in Goldsboro. Same Day Registration will be available during the Early Voting period with current proof of residency. See the…… read more »
Goldsboro, Others Set Trick Or Treat Hours
Local communities are getting ready for Halloween. At last week’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council approved its annual Halloween Proclamation as read by Mayor Pro Tem Taj Polack. The proclamation suggests: Residents who wish to participate in trick or treat are asked to leave a porch light or other outdoor light on during these hours.…… read more »
City Names Felecia Williams as Community Relations Director
The City of Goldsboro has named Felecia Williams as the director of the Department of Community Relations and Development. Williams’ position is effective Oct. 6. Her salary will be $69,150.39. “I give honor to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and pray that I walk worthy of the vocation for which I am called,” Williams…… read more »
County Plans To Lease W. Grantham Property For COVID Vaccinations
Wayne County gets a new site to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to citizens. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the lease of the property at 1320 W. Grantham Street which the Health Department plans to use as a vaccination site. Assistant County Manager Chip Crumpler says the pending sale of the Bussmann Building…… read more »
Council Interviews Two District 5 Applicants
Goldsboro council members are deciding who should be the newest addition to the city council. Monday evening, the Goldsboro city council listened to presentations from the two applicants for the vacant District 5 seat. The two applicants are Charles P. Gaylor, IV and Phyllis A. Merritt-James. Gaylor says he intends to pursue a clean, livable,…… read more »
