Commissioner· 2022–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Melissa Merrell

Union County

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Term ending Dec 7, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 12
Total speaking time: 1:50:38
Avg per meeting: 9:13
Segments: 1364

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Top issues during term (1)(Parks Recreation)

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Jesse Helms Park Field Lighting Bid Rejection

Delay to the project; the rejected bid amount is not stated in the materials provided.

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No decisions found matching Parks Recreation.

Voting record (0)(Parks Recreation)

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