Alamance County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alamance County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
EMS Whole Blood Program and Uniforms
EMS is experiencing a severe paramedic shortage, employing only 42 of the 64 needed paramedics, leading to reliance on basic life support trucks and longer response times in areas like Mebane.
County Jail Overcrowding and Housing Conditions
A community member alerted the board that many inmates at the county jail are forced to sleep on the floor due to severe overcrowding. Commissioners later discussed exploring the old jail facility to help ease weekend housing pressures.
Clapp Mill Landfill Traffic and Zoning Concerns
Resident Carol Davis urged commissioners to oppose the proposed LCID landfill at 415 Flat Mill Road, citing potential negative impacts on property values, tax revenues, and neighborhood compatibility.
Department of Social Services Administrative and Policy Impacts
Federal House Reconciliation Bill 1 introduces strict work requirements, citizenship verification rules, and a reduction in administrative reimbursement from 50% to 25%, shifting significant costs to the county.
Employee Compensation and Market Study Implementation
The county approved the final phase of a compensation study by Baker Tilly, adjusting pay structures and implementing time-and-position salary adjustments for county staff at a cost of $207,142 for the rest of the fiscal year.
Departmental Challenges and Staffing
Various county departments, including EMS, Social Services, and Health, highlighted severe staffing shortages, rising workloads, and unfunded administrative mandates from the state and federal government.
Election Candidate Profiles
It's time to choose your next local leaders in Burlington! Check out these candidate profiles to see who's running for mayor and city council before you head to the polls.
Protest Permit Policy
Graham stopped issuing protest permits, drawing major backlash from the ACLU for shutting down your constitutional right to gather downtown. If you want to march or protest, you're now facing a massive legal roadblock.