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)
Chadwick Howard
Craven County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 28:12
- Avg per meeting
- 1:40
- Segments
- 498
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Top issues during term (14)(Public Safety)
Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter and TNR Funding
Funded in part by a recent shelter bequest exceeding $600,000.
COSSUP Grant Rollover for Substance Abuse Services
Financial terms such as a per-diem bed rate would be established upon contracting.
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.
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.
Sheriff's Office Forensic Van Purchase
$20,000 revenue and expenditure increase funded entirely by private donation.
Foster Care and Adoption Placement Needs
State adoption promotion funds provide $215,004 for pre-adoption training and support.
Jail Overcrowding and Inmate Medical Costs
$200,000 budget increase from fund balance
Animal Shelter Estate Donation and Future Use
$655,147 added to the Animal Shelter Capital Reserve Fund.
On-Call Compensation Policies for County Staff
Funded within the adopted FY 2026-2027 budget.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY27 Funding Plan
Maintains level funding at $320,335 compared to the prior fiscal year.
National Opioid Litigation Remnant Defendants Settlement
Craven County will receive an undetermined fractional share of the $97.6 million national settlement pool.
County Noise Ordinance Evaluation
Sandy Ridge Trailer Park Conditions
County funds have previously been expended to remove abandoned trailers, with ongoing administrative and enforcement costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.