Commissioner· 2022-12-05–2026-12-07 (2022 general election winner per NCSBE results_pct_20221108; took office on the first Monday in December 2022 = December 5, 2022 and term ends at the first Monday in December 2026 = December 7, 2026 under G.S. 153A-26, read at ncleg.gov; county page also says chair term through December 7, 2026)
Beatrice R. Smith
Craven County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 1:07
- Avg per meeting
- 0:34
- Segments
- 22
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Top issues during term (20)
Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter and TNR Funding
Funded in part by a recent shelter bequest exceeding $600,000.
NCDOT Traffic Reconfigurations and James City Congestion
The net cost to the county is $65,009.69 out of a total project cost of $400,256.
Craven County Schools FY27 Budget Request
The amount of lottery funds to be distributed was not specified in the agenda materials.
COSSUP Grant Rollover for Substance Abuse Services
Financial terms such as a per-diem bed rate would be established upon contracting.
FY26 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant
Expenditure of $32,200 from fund balance, to be assessed to the property owner.
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Expansion Grants
$2,174,254 in federal grant funding received for airport capital projects.
Craven Community College Health Sciences Expansion
Requests a total budget of $5,929,486, representing a 5.29% increase over the previous year.
Medicaid Expansion Administrative Mandates and Staffing
The budget amendment totals $622,880 for seven months of operational costs, funded entirely through state and federal allocations with zero county tax impact.
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Conveyance of Five County-Owned Parcels in New Bern
The parcels return to private ownership, removing them from the county's inventory; sale proceeds were not specified in the agenda materials.
Donation for Bike Trails
The donation amount was not specified in the agenda materials.
NCDOI Grant Match for Fire Departments
The budget amendment covers the county's required local match for the state grant; the exact amount was not specified in the agenda materials.
Trillium Health Resources Annual Report
Trillium spent over $1.7 billion on services across its region last fiscal year, including services for thousands of Craven County members.
Renaming the Havelock Bypass as Major General Hugh R. Overholt Highway
The renaming process requires a $2,000 administrative fee covered by a sponsor.
CARTS Route Reductions and OnDemand+ Pilot Program
$400,000 state grant secured for the Greenville Express pilot program with 100% state funding.
Water System Assessment Studies and AMI Meter Project Rollovers
Cost of $80,415 funded from current year water fund balance.
Landfill Battery Safety and Recycling
Landfill cell construction costs $19.6 million from existing fund balances without issuing new debt.
School HVAC Upgrades and Capital Funding
$369,120 funded entirely through the NC Lottery Repair and Renovations Fund with no county match.
Government Center East Project & Construction Contract
The project initial costs total $1,706,331 including property purchase and architectural fees, established via a $3,412,662 budget amendment.
ENC Tech Bridge Grant Rollover
$225,000 in remaining federal grant funds rolled over into FY27.
Decisions during term (292)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
CDBG-NR Grant Agreement and Budget Amendment
Table CDBG-NR RFP Contract Award
Subdivision Approval - Rose Hollow Phase I Final
Health Department Upgrades and Equipment Budget Amendment
Operation Green Light for Veterans Proclamation
City of Havelock Parks and Recreation Budget Amendment
Social Services Medicaid Expansion and Equipment Budget Amendment
Appointments to Advisory Boards
County Attorney Report: Real Estate Conveyances
Minutes of October 5, 2026 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS
Approve Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda
Decline Offer to Purchase 1113 Chelsea Road
Approve FY26 CDBG-NR Resolution
Approve MedEx Franchise Application
Approve Conveyance of 1407 Lincoln Street
Approve Conveyance of 1503 Garden Street
Approve Conveyance of 1103 Biddle Street
Voting record (120)
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