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Staff reports: clemency letter to Governor Stein mailed; point‑in‑time count and warming-shelter gaps in Lexington noted
Summary
City staff reported a certified clemency letter for Charles McNair was mailed to Governor Stein and received Jan. 10; the staff update also covered the county Point‑in‑Time homeless count, warming-station availability during cold weather and upcoming community events.
At the Feb. 3 meeting the commission’s staff reported it had mailed a certified letter requesting clemency for Charles McNair to Governor Stein’s office; the letter was mailed Jan. 8 and received by the governor’s office on Jan. 10, the staff report said.
Staff also reported that Charles McNair remained incarcerated as of Jan. 31, 2025.
The staff report provided administrative updates on the commission’s remaining operating budget — $8,791 — and noted a pending charge of $152 plus tax for magnetic name badges.
On community services, staff summarized outreach related to the North Carolina Point‑in‑Time count for people experiencing homelessness. Countywide efforts began Jan. 29 and the recording continued through Feb. 4; staff said volunteers and partners were conducting counts at locations including the Salvation Army in Lexington and at sites in neighboring communities. Staff emphasized the countywide scope of the count and invited commissioners and volunteers to participate in scheduled shifts.
Commissioners also discussed gaps in local shelter capacity during recent cold weather. Staff noted Lexington does not have a permanent shelter aside from the Open Hand shelter; during the cold snap temporary warming locations were open for limited daytime hours. The commission raised concern about the lack of an overnight shelter in Lexington and discussed that county or regional resources serve some unmet needs.
Staff reminded commissioners of community events: the city’s Black History Month celebration is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2025, 1–3 p.m.; staff said the location had changed and would be confirmed and shared when available. The staff report also noted survey results from the HRC survey had been shared with the mayor and city administration.
