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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hoke County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Fuel Point savings
The county's in-house fuel point saved about $288,000 in 12 months — beating projections by over $50,000 — and is on track to pay for itself in about four more months.
ABC Board Redevelopment and Distributions
The ABC Board wants to keep half its profits for 3-5 years to redevelop its Highway 401 site, which could shrink the county's annual cut that now runs about $150,000.
Private donations to county services
MSquare Construction's David Hassan gave $7,000 for the arson K-9 and $1,000 to the schools' back-to-school program — an example of local businesses reinvesting in the community.
State fire code flow requirements and housing costs
Commissioners worry minimum hydrant flow rules force sprinkler systems on rural homes, driving up prices for first-time buyers — they asked their lobbyist to push for changes.