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Larry Mitchell, a resident of Cameron, told commissioners he favors keeping a single law-enforcement agency in the county \"and that's the Sheriff's Office,\" and cautioned that creating a separate police force could shift funding away from other departments. \"Sheriffs are elected by the people,\" Mitchell said, arguing that a police force could be more political because the chief would be appointed.

Sarah Lee, identified as a family integrity advocate, spoke during the public-comment period about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the symbolism of blue ribbons and pinwheels. Lee linked prevention work to community partnerships and said local agencies should develop prevention plans. \"I encourage you ... to read Matthew 18,\" Lee said while urging attention to the protection of children and greater prevention efforts; she also referenced recent federal litigation and foster-care concerns discussed in the community.

Rebecca Brock, a resident, highlighted citizen service on county advisory committees and noted several commissioners' committee assignments listed on the county website. Brock asked Commissioner Bruce Matthews to consider resigning from one of his two boards so he could focus on either county constituents or his school-board duties, saying federal funding pressures will increase the workload for school governance.

Earlier in the meeting Commissioner Bill Morris read a proclamation recognizing April 18 as Line Worker Appreciation Day in Harnett County and thanked local line workers for maintaining the energy grid during storms. Commissioner Bruce Matthews read a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and called for community participation to support families and prevent abuse.

Other public commenters raised minor items including interest in serving on the Dangerous Dog Committee and a request from a citizen to be connected with staff to receive committee appointment information. County leadership directed those individuals to follow up with Deputy County Manager Coley Price for next steps.

The public-comment period lasted up to one hour per meeting rules; the transcript shows multiple citizens spoke on distinct topics but no formal board actions were taken in response during the session recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 04/07/25","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment the Harnett County Board of Commissioners heard calls to retain the elected sheriff as the sole law-enforcement agency, appeals on child-abuse prevention, and a request for committee appointments to be re-evaluated. The board also issued proclamations for Line Worker Appreciation Day and Child Abuse Prevention Month.","taxTitle","Harnett County, North Carolina","taxId",13715,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086248,"Harnett County restores $184,389 to Central Carolina Community College in budget amendment",102,1841000,1943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2898171-728fdd8bd409ad900e91dd327250406b&start=1841&end=1943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2898171-728fdd8bd409ad900e91dd327250406b/thumbnail_1841000.jpg","/articles/6086248/Harnett-County/North-Carolina/Harnett-County-restores-184389-to-Central-Carolina-Community-College-in-budget-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086248-a6859ed72e20315a5a91b20fe802227b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203913&Signature=gDBLgLqLse1hpTS0zYL0Z2~T1N4JGyaC8MywoqLM07R2RTQRNU0bWS-0fHk0rNL15ntlfDpjX7LS0zJP3ctsDArSRB9T1kn~UWQeXTPCNCxOwcX-iYMj57~xPlhDoQc7onsFyv1eCJQGA6pn9dH8NaWhO39AgchpwdMQ9WGdj5fzZejChaHbhZpIabO0AqXI6GlvE9sTjd2JygagvCP0Xj-Mwz4stdCyhrsIX5xZ2D4dO1W6uJgBYTOTpdn7FNRN0fbLAwUNvIrXX~F-0Y1TnmmhjF7Qw3B54b007-hnGqzYApSI3kYDZBcnQVwsH8da34SEn4tpVPIH~IqrWkLoug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment at its meeting to reinstate $184,389 previously cut from Central Carolina Community College’s operating budget.

County Manager Trell told commissioners the reinstatement responds to the college’s submitted invoices and staffing and maintenance needs. \"We're looking at reinstating the $184,389 that we cut from the budget at the time of the approval of the budget,\" Trell said, noting staff would use a combination of operating funds and contingency to restore the amount.

The county manager said the college had not used all of the Promise funds allocated earlier in the year and had now submitted invoices for the full year. Trell said the board would use some operating money and some contingency to return the college to its full amount so it could provide for staffing and maintenance needs.

A motion to approve the budget amendments was made and seconded; commissioners voted in favor by voice vote and the motion carried. The meeting minutes do not record a roll-call tally in the transcript. The board also approved the published agenda and the consent agenda earlier in the meeting.

County staff noted no additional conditions attached to the reinstatement in the public discussion recorded in the transcript. The motion was presented by the county manager and approved during the same session.","The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to reinstate $184,389 for Central Carolina Community College, drawing on contingency and unused Promise funds to cover college operating needs, staffing and maintenance.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents press county on law enforcement structure, child-abuse prevention; commissioners proclaim Lineman and Child Abuse Prevention observances

Harnett County restores $184,389 to Central Carolina Community College in budget amendment