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Bertie County continues review of eNCoreConnects request for up to $25 million in tax-exempt bonds
Summary
eNCore Connects asked Bertie County to approve up to $25 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance a broadband expansion; the company said it needs month-end approval but the board continued the public hearing to May 4 to allow legal review and public scrutiny.
Conner Crews of eNCore Connects presented the county with a proposal "to approve the issuance of up to $25 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance Encore's broadband expansion project," and said the company faced an urgent timeline for approvals.
The Board did not decide at the April 6 meeting, requesting time to review the financing documents and consult its attorney; the public hearing was continued and reconvened for May 4. Public comment during the meeting included calls for transparency: Jerry Cowand urged the commissioners to "ask hard questions about the deal's details and transparency" before moving forward.
Board members emphasized due diligence rather than immediate approval. The continuation gives staff and counsel time to examine bond terms, estimated project scope, and any fiscal impacts on the county before a final vote.
