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Commissioners back federal ZIP code bill and adopt resolution opposing N.C. House land‑use bill
Summary
Harnett County commissioners voted to send a letter of support for a U.S. House resolution directing USPS to work on new ZIP codes and adopted a resolution opposing North Carolina House Bill 765, which county staff said would reduce local zoning authority.
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners took two legislative positions at its May 13 work session: it voted to send a letter supporting a U.S. House resolution that would direct the U.S. Postal Service to cooperate on establishing new ZIP codes, and it adopted a resolution opposing North Carolina House Bill 765, which staff said would curtail local land‑use control.
Why it matters: The ZIP code initiative is intended to get congressional direction for USPS to create new ZIP codes where communities request them; the board’s support is one of many endorsements being collected for House Resolution 3095. County staff said the ZIP code measure is nonbinding direction to USPS but would prompt USPS cooperation. County staff also said HB 765 poses a threat to local zoning authority and recommended formal opposition.
Board actions - ZIP code letter: Commissioners moved, seconded and approved a letter of support for the House resolution (House Resolution 3095). The motion carried unanimously; the board will forward the letter to legislative contacts. - HB 765 resolution: County staff presented a drafted resolution opposing House Bill 765. Commissioners moved and seconded the resolution; the board adopted it unanimously. Staff said HB 765 had not passed crossover but remained eligible for consideration and that the county should continue opposing it.
Ending County staff said they will transmit the letter and the opposing resolution to state and federal legislative offices and continue monitoring related bills; staff also noted that county lobby help would increase direct contact with legislative offices.
