Commissioner (District 3)· 2020–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Bevan Foster
Wayne County
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- 0:18
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Top issues during term (20)
Regionalization Sewer Proposal
Consolidation aims to lower long-term infrastructure operating costs and streamline compliance expenditures.
Brogden Primary School Construction & State Grant
Combined project costs are estimated at $43,391,101.10, funded through state grants, prior installment financing proceeds, and county commitments.
Rollingwood Estates CDBG Project Updates
Community Development Block Grant funding supports neighborhood infrastructure and housing rehabilitation.
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Amendment
Incremental elevation costs for homebuilders in X zones.
Project Pioneer Economic Incentives
Committed $53,450 in total grant funds payable over three years against millions in private capital investment.
UNC Health Wayne Integration Agreement
UNC Health will invest at least $675,000,000 in Wayne County and the eastern region over 15 years.
QT Corporation Industrial Expansion at ParkEast
Estimated total project cost is $3,510,700, partially offset by approximately $5,186,400 in proceeds from previous shell building sales.
Wayne Community College Hangar Lease at Executive Jetport
Contract pricing covered under standard airport capital improvement grant funding.
Poplar Branch Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Private investment in housing infrastructure across multiple new subdivisions.
County-Wide Alcohol Sales Referendum
Could increase revenue for the local ABC board, county, and local nonprofits.
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation
Fully funded by opioid settlement revenues with no direct county tax dollars required.
Property Tax Collections and Tax Administrator Appointment
No direct fiscal impact; designed to improve public awareness and budget transparency.
Juvenile Detention Housing Costs
Juvenile detention costs are averaging roughly $50,000 to $79,000 monthly, significantly exceeding original budget appropriations.
blight remediation
The town can only cover nine demolitions, so taxpayers may face ongoing costs from blight—lower property values, safety calls, and future cleanup—unless more money comes in.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget
Sets county spending at $291.2 million with no property tax rate increase.
Property Tax Relief and Revenue Protection
Directly impacts county revenue streams and the ability to fund local government operations without service reductions.
Emergency Services Operations and Fleet Expansion
The county is procuring nine new ambulances and planning multiple new station facilities.
Early Voting Length and Election Practices
Courthouse and DHHS Security Staffing
Estimated annual cost of $291,993 including $48,000 in first-year equipment, replacing private security contracts.
water conservation
Saving water now keeps your utility bills lower and helps the city avoid expensive emergency infrastructure fixes later.
Decisions during term (249)
Recorded while Foster was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 6, 2026 Minutes
Approval of Adjusted Agenda
Approval of 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation
Approval of Proclamation Honoring Comatha Boyette Johnson
Reappointment to Library Board of Advisors
Reappointment to the Latino Council
Reappointment to Wayne County Planning Board
Approval of Economic Incentive Agreement for Project Pioneer
Approval of Regional Sewer Authority Letter of Intent
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for Health and Wellness Foundation
Appointment of Initial Directors for Health and Wellness Foundation
Budget Amendments
Late Exemption Application
Late Present Use Value Application
Motion to establish a public hearing on November 17, 2026, to receive public comments on changes to the Wayne County Code of Ordinances to comply with SL 2026-39.
Approval of September 15, 2026, Minutes
Approval of October 6, 2026, Agenda
2026 Veterans Day Proclamation
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Revitalization Application
Voting record (34)
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Motion to Reappoint Linda Harper and Frances Kasey to the Adult Home Care Community Advisory Committee.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion to Approve Resolution #2026-24: A Resolution by the County of Wayne to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds and Amend the Settlement Project Ordinance
Reappointment to Adult Home Care Community Advisory Committee
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Resolution #2026-24 for Opioid Settlement Funds
Requested more information on fund tracking and questioned why other applicants like Cry Freedom Missions were excluded.
Consent Agenda
Motion to Approve a Resolution Supporting the Elimination of Property Taxes on Primary Residential Properties and Replacing Lost Property Tax Revenue through State Funding or Local Sales Tax Authority
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Resolution Supporting Residential Property Tax Reform
Stated the resolution was a contradiction to previous motions and unnecessary.
Consent Agenda including Budget Amendments, Late present use value applications, Audit Contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A., and Resolution #2026-9
Motion to Adopt Resolution #2026-6: A Resolution Opposing Modifications to County Property Tax Authority.
Consent Agenda (Budget Amendments, Audit Contract, and Council of Governments Withdrawal)
Resolution #2026-6 Opposing Modifications to County Property Tax Authority
Motion to approve the Economic Development Agreement between Wayne County and the Wayne County Development Alliance Inc, to construct a 50,000 square foot shell building on Lot 6 in the ParkEast Indus
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
Economic Development Agreement for ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 6
Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda (Budget Amendments, PUV Application, Subdivision Plats, Variance Hearing, Union Station Agreement)
Motion to adopt the Revised Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
Adoption of Revised Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Expressed confusion regarding audit numbers versus current budget figures and lack of clarity on departmental overages.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion to respond to the Local Government Commissions Financial Performance Indicator of Concern
Local Government Commission Response to Financial Performance Indicators of Concern
Wanted dollar amounts for public safety and human services and a list of unprocessed budget amendments before deciding.
Local Government Commission Response and Corrective Action Plan
Expressed concern about reducing budget transparency and questioned details of the underlying budget amendments.