Person County adopts NACo 'Building Better Futures' resolution, 4–1

Sep 8, 2026

The Person County Board of Commissioners voted 4–1 to adopt a resolution supporting NACo's Building Better Futures Spotlight to assess and strengthen youth services; some commissioners warned the pledge could create open-ended obligations without funding.

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The Person County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution committing the county to the National Association of Counties' Building Better Futures Spotlight, a program that asks counties to assess and strengthen supports for young people. Commissioner Royster framed the measure as a commitment to “assess our county's current investments, programs, and partnerships” and to share lessons with peer counties.

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