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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wayne County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
QT Corporation Industrial Expansion at ParkEast
Wayne County and the Development Alliance partnered to construct a new 50,000 square foot industrial shell building to help recruit businesses to the area.
County-Wide Alcohol Sales Referendum
Wayne County voters will decide in November whether to permit alcohol sales outside municipal limits. Proponents point out that neighboring counties already allow it, which would help local ABC revenues.
Prolec-GE Waukesha Expansion Recognition
Local manufacturer Prolec-GE Waukesha was honored for winning North Carolina's Deal of the Year Midsize Market Project, representing a $140 million investment and 330 new jobs.
ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 6 Shell Building Agreement
The county is partnering with the Wayne County Development Alliance to build a 50,000 square foot industrial shell building to attract new businesses. Proceeds from previous building sales will help fund the project.
Economic Development Lessons from Wilson County
Commissioners came back from a regional retreat arguing Wayne County needs dedicated economic development staffing and front-end infrastructure investment — water, sewer, industrial parks — to land major employers like Wilson County has.
ParkEast Industrial Park Land Sale for Project Light
The county agreed to sell 31.48 acres in ParkEast Industrial Park to InLight Real Estate Acquisitions at a reduced price of $40,000 per acre to facilitate a major industrial development project.
Legal Aid Office Relocation and County Lease
The county approved a low-cost lease of county-owned office space to Legal Aid of North Carolina to prevent the organization from closing its local office due to state funding cuts.