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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burke County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Alexander Tax Foreclosure Reimbursement Request
A local couple paid all tax bills they received, but the tax office never transferred parcels into their name after a 2016 purchase — then sued them for foreclosure. They paid $5,944 to save their property and are asking the county to refund $2,607 in interest, penalties and attorney fees.
C-PACE Commercial Financing Program
The county is considering joining a state program that lets commercial property owners finance energy, resiliency, and water improvements through private lenders with long terms — no cost or liability to the county.
EMS Cardiac Monitor Replacement
The new animal services/EMS buildings came in $1.3 million under budget, and the county wants to use $925,000 of that to replace 18 aging Zoll cardiac monitors on ambulances — a top EMS priority.
Sheriff's Office BearCat Armored Vehicle
The sheriff's office is getting $450,000 in state money to buy its first armored vehicle, which the sheriff says will protect deputies during standoffs and high-risk warrants. There's a two-year lead time on delivery.