Chair· 2022–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Brian Helms
Union County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 53:29
- Avg per meeting
- 6:41
- Segments
- 1493
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Top issues during term (4)(General)
EMS Base Station Expansion and Fire Department Partnerships
Capital and lease expenses including a $675,000 contribution for New Salem Station 6 and monthly lease agreements of approximately $1,500.
Union County Rural Land Use Plan and Growth Management
Long-term savings on infrastructure by directing dense growth away from unserviced rural basins.
public comment policy
Taxpayers likely footed the bill for the lawsuit settlement, but moving forward, the city avoids ongoing legal costs over free speech violations.
cyber security
Taxpayers could end up footing a hefty bill for IT forensics, system upgrades, and possible ransom payouts.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Helms was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
2023 General Obligation Bonds Arbitrage Rebates and Investment Earnings
FY 2027 Capital Project Ordinances - General County, UCPS, and South Piedmont Community College
Resolution for Dedication of a General Public Utility Easement for the City of Monroe on Union County Property
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.