Vice Chairman· 2022-12-05 - 2026-12-07
Harry Southerland
Hoke County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 8:54
- Avg per meeting
- 2:58
- Segments
- 170
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Top issues during term (5)(Development)
Economic development and commercial water capacity
Developers could invest in wells reimbursable up to $250,000 by state law — a figure county leaders say is far below actual well costs near $1 million.
Residential growth strain on water, schools, and services
Growth is pushing the water system to 70–80% demand, and retail leakage sends sales tax dollars to Cumberland County.
Paddock Acres development
Industrial Park Sewer for Project Orion
Contract is $2,543,330 — roughly $1.06 million under the $3.6 million budget from 2023.
New County Administration Building (~$22.6M)
About $22.6 million total, with $3.9 million-plus committed so far toward design, site work and funding.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Southerland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.