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What residents are talking about in Union County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
38 topics12 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyZoningDevelopmentTaxes BudgetRoadsParks RecSchoolsTransportationEnvironmentInfrastructure
Taxes Budget
Grants
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety
Detention Center and Re-Entry Programs
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Transportation
Commuter Rail Alternative
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Camp New Providence Recognition
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety
Public Corruption
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety
County Jail Referendum Information and Concerns
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec
Camp New Providence Historical Recognition
5 supportive
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Roads
Marvin Intersection Project Funding Request
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Zoning
Variance Request for Undersized Residential Lot on Richardson Road
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety
Towing Practices
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Public Safety
Homelessness and Community Resources
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Zoning
2026-VAR-01 Claude Austin Rd Variance Request
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Environment
Rezoning Petition RZ-2026-009 York
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Zoning
Sunset Ridge Special Use Permit 2026-SUP-02
1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Union County Jail 2026 Bond Referendum
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Infrastructure
2025 Critical Intersection Program Design and Cost Estimation Study Approval
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Public Safety
Dog Bite Prevention Education
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Taxes Budget
Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety
Sheriff's Office ALPR Program and Compliance
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety
Union County justice system
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning
Beulah Church Road Commercial Operating Hours
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Zoning
House of Pearls Residential Recovery Facility Rezoning
13 supportive1 concerned
14 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Development
Appointment to Consolidated Human Services Board
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Homestead Exemption and State School Budget
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Public Safety
Flock License Plate Reader Program Compliance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Development
House of Pearls Women's Recovery Facility Expansion
10 supportive
10 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Public Safety
Senior food box program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Development
Fair housing resolution
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Public Safety
Tribute to Gary Sides
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Public Safety
Condolences for Gary Sides
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Zoning
Augustine Properties Rezoning
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 16, 2026
Public Safety
Flock License Plate Reader Surveillance Network
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 16, 2026
Schools
FY 2027 Budget Preview and Revenue Projections
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 12, 2026
Zoning
Rezoning Petition RZ-2026-002 Augustine
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Development
Minor Subdivision Discussion
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Roads
Grant Application - United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant for Critical Intersection Program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Public Safety
Blue Ridge Honor Flight
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Public Safety
Service Award Recognition
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 12, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Union County from local and regional media.
FOX Carolina Newsroad closures
Officials: Several Union County roads, railroad crossings closed
Officials: Several Union County roads, railroad crossings closed FOX Carolina News
Oct 21, 2026Spectrum Newspublic health facility construction
Union County begins construction of regional autopsy center
Union County begins construction of regional autopsy center Spectrum News
Oct 16, 2026Queen City Newsroad closures
Road in Union County to close for sewer project beginning July 6
Road in Union County to close for sewer project beginning July 6 Queen City News
Jul 3, 2026Queen City Newspark maintenance
Union County skate park to close for repairs starting next week
Union County skate park to close for repairs starting next week Queen City News
Jun 12, 2026The Enquirer Journaldrought rumors
City of Monroe staff dispel rumors about ongoing drought
City of Monroe staff dispel rumors about ongoing drought The Enquirer Journal
May 15, 2026Queen City Newswater restrictions
Union County implements Stage 2 of water restrictions, threatening higher rates for those with high usage
Union County implements Stage 2 of water restrictions, threatening higher rates for those with high usage Queen City News
May 15, 2026Queen City Newsschool budget deficit
Union County Public Schools eliminates positions amid budget deficit
Union County Public Schools eliminates positions amid budget deficit Queen City News
May 7, 2026Spectrum Newswater conservation
Union County, Monroe urging customers to conserve water amid drought conditions
Union County, Monroe urging customers to conserve water amid drought conditions Spectrum News
Apr 23, 2026Queen City Newselected official death
Union County commissioner dies after battle with brain cancer
Union County commissioner dies after battle with brain cancer Queen City News
Apr 8, 2026ArcGIS StoryMapspopulation growth
Regional Population Growth
Regional Population Growth ArcGIS StoryMaps
Apr 2, 2026citizenportal.aiautopsy center planning
Union County updates South Piedmont regional autopsy center plan, operations and toxicology study
Union County updates South Piedmont regional autopsy center plan, operations and toxicology study citizenportal.ai
Mar 12, 2026WBTVelection results
Tracking Union County election results for 2026 primary election
Tracking Union County election results for 2026 primary election WBTV
Feb 25, 2026