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Commissioners reaffirm support for Piedmont Legacy Trails after presentation on local trail assets
Summary
After a presentation from regional partners on trails and tourism, the board unanimously approved a non‑funding resolution reaffirming support for the Piedmont Legacy Trails initiative to strengthen regional trail planning and improve future grant eligibility.
Regional trail partners presented to the board and asked Caswell County to reaffirm a prior resolution of support. Jesse Day of the regional council and Palmer McIntyre of the Piedmont Land Conservancy described local trail assets and grant‑supported projects that have leveraged small local investments. Palmer told the board that "here in Caswell County, you're looking at a $20,000,000 in visitor spending, last year," and noted trails likely account for a portion of that spending.
The staff resolution, described as not obligating county funds, reaffirmed Caswell County's earlier 2019 support for the Piedmont Legacy Trails partnership and highlighted potential economic benefits including tourism and increased property values. The board moved to approve the resolution and voted in favor; staff and partners said reaffirmation can help position the county for federal, state and private grant opportunities should the county decide to pursue trail projects in the future.
