Wayne County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wayne County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Property Tax Collections and Tax Administrator Appointment
The county launched an online property tax simulator on its website to help residents understand property tax calculations and see how tax dollars are distributed across services.
FY 2026-2027 General Liability Insurance Renewal
The county evaluated its commercial property and casualty insurance renewals between the NCACC pool and Travelers Insurance. Following recommendations from RiskVersity, the board chose Travelers Option 2, providing $7 million in coverage while saving the county about $90,000.
State Mandated County Costs
A comprehensive report highlighted that state and federal mandates consume nearly all county tax revenues, leaving very little discretionary spending power for local leaders.