Residents press commissioners on development, blocked access and transparency during public comment
Aug 19, 2025
Multiple speakers at the Pender County Board of Commissioners’ Aug. 18 meeting urged stronger oversight of subdivision approvals, protections for private driveways, clearer public notice and more open discussion in public meetings.
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At the Aug. 18 meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners, a string of public commentators raised complaints about local development practices, access to private property, the county's use of closed sessions and requests for more town halls.
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