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Project Ballast
An industrial project discussed during public comment, with citizens raising concerns regarding potential safety risks and fire suppression challenges associated with its infrastructure.
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July 14, 2026
The headline County Council approves tax incentives for Project Ballast. In a 4-3 vote, the Council approved the third reading of an ordinance authorizing a Fee-in-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes (FILOT) agreement for BRNG LLC, the company behind Project Ballast. The project, a proposed natural gas power plant, faced signific…
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Find it in the full transcript »June 23, 2026
- FY 2026-2027 Budget (3rd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Project Ballast Economic Incentive (2nd Reading): PASSED 4-3. (No votes: Russell Brazell, Danny Catoe, Jimmy Jones). - Project Gemstone Economic Incentive (2nd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Joint Industrial Park Amendment - Project Gemstone (2nd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Lease…
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Find it in the full transcript »May 12, 2026
Votes at a glance - Deletion of Voter Registration Item (Agenda Amendment): PASSED (Unanimous). - Addition of North Central High School Proclamation (Agenda Amendment): PASSED (Unanimous). - Adoption of Amended Agenda: PASSED (Unanimous). - Proclamation: May as ALS Month: PASSED (Unanimous). - Proclamation: North Centr…
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