James A. Leach

Hoke County Justice Center ribbon-cutting

The building is being handed to citizens debt-free.

Animal Shelter Improvements

Project costs were last reported around $145,000 and are expected to have risen.

Jail and sheriff's office overtime shortfall

Roughly $528,000 shifted between budget lines with no new taxpayer money added.

Public health infrastructure funding

Brings $189,804 in state money to the county with no local match mentioned.

Event center nuisance complaints on Posey Farms Road

The homeowner says the venue is hurting his home's sale value and marketability.

Hazmat response training grant

$20,000 in grant funds, no local match mentioned.

Homecoming Tailgate Security Funding

Up to $15,000 may be spent, drawn from unused line items and vacancies in the current budget.

Narcan Access and Recovery Month

No direct county cost; purchases are funded through bottle tax dollars held by Trillium.

Work Permit Ordinance repeal and code enforcement

Arson-detection K-9 for Fire Marshal's Office

The dog costs $13,500 total; $7,000 came from a private donation, leaving roughly $6,500 for the county to cover.

Juvenile crime prevention programs funding

County cost is $10,000; the state covers the rest of the $163,302 total.

Illegal handicap parking enforcement

County's first domestic violence shelter

Winter Storm Preparedness and State of Emergency

Storm response costs will be paid up front with county tax dollars; federal reimbursement is unlikely.

Jail Maintenance Repairs

$50,000 reallocated within the jail budget — no new money spent.