Accomplishments

During the 5 years that you have allowed me to serve you, I am very proud of the improvements we have made. I am also very aware of a number of county needs that are still works in progress.

Reorganization of County Legal Department

The reorganization of the County Attorney's Office under the leadership of James F. "Rik" Stevens has resulted in :

1. 1. - - Greater availability of legal advice and interpretations before and during meetings and negotiations.
      - Access to a stronger litigation team.
      - Reduction of legal action against the county.

Improved oversight of appropriated funds

After reaching an agreement with Alamance Burlington School System,:

1. 1. - Projects are being completed in a timely manner (before costs escalate) and project status is being reported to the Board of County Commissioners.
    - Preventative maintenance is being scheduled to extend the life of equipment and prevent surprise crisis expenditures,

By developing a collaboration of private business, nonprofit entities, and government agencies, we were able to affordably fund, design and build the Alamance Behavioral Health Center.

When the Center opens, it will:

1. 1. - Allow citizens with mental health issues to receive appropriate care during crisis episodes instead of adding to crowded Emergency Rooms or Jails.
    - Provide access to Behavioral Health services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    - Resources to establish ongoing care will be available on site.
    - Reduce the time spent by first responders and law enforcement waiting for care to be available
    - Reduce the use of jail space for citizens who need effective treatment

Construction of a Regional Public Safety Training Center

This Center will provide:

1. 1. - - Greater access to training,
      - Lower cost training for emergency personnel
      - More flexible weapons training with an Indoor Firing Range
      - Driving Pad available for Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS.

1. 1. - - Completion of Projects from Bonds approved by voters in 2018:
        Construction of Southeastern Alamance High School
        Renovation and Repair Projects at ?? Public Schools
        Construction of a state of the art Biotechnology Center of Excellence at ACC

Adoption of plan for both short term and long term expansion of our local court system:

Space for our new Public Defender
Space the additional state funded judge
Improved safety and efficiency

Extension of Farmland Preservation

The Purpose of the Alamance County Farmland Preservation Programs is to:

1. 1. - - “Promote agriculture values and the general welfare of the county by increasing identity and pride in the agriculture community and its way of life: encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture/ forestry: and increase protection from non-farm development and other negative impacts on properly managed farms.”
        For more information contact the Voluntary Agriculture District Board, Alamance SWCD District Office or Cooperative Extension Service.

Support Expanding Businesses and Recruitment Of New Diverse Commercial Entities

According to the Alamance Chamber of Commerce:

Between 2020 and 2023 nine(9) new businesses invested more than $490,700,000 and brought more than 901 jobs to Alamance County.
Between 2020 and 2023 eight (8) expanding businesses invested more than $139,769,779and brought more than 327 jobs to Alamance County.
Improved safety and efficiency