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Chairman· December 7, 2020 - December 4, 2028 (won at-large seat in the NCSBE 2020 and 2024 general-election results; oath day is the first Monday in December after the election per G.S. 153A-26, whose text was read at ncleg.gov; continuous since first win in 2020, earlier service not checked) (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Jeffrey C. Brittain

Burke County

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 4, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
2:41:40
Avg per meeting
10:47
Segments
3478

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[32]

Clover Ridge Subdivision Development Agreement

$300,000 one-time grant from the county's $3.2 million housing inducement fund, with about $7.5 million in expected tax-base investment.

high→Jul 2026[27]

2027 Property Revaluation

In-house revaluation saves taxpayers roughly $1 million, about $25-30 per improved parcel.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

$15 Million CDBG-DR Grant for Indian Hills Pump Station

Up to $15 million in grant funds with no local match toward a $10-million-plus sewer project.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Piedmont Affordable Senior Housing Foundation acquisition of The Berkeley

Roughly $45,000 in potential forgone property tax revenue if the nonprofit qualifies for exemption.

high↑Oct 2026[19]

Manufactured Home Park Rent Increases and Withheld Titles

Residents report lot rent rising more than 350% with no added services.

high↓Mar 2026[18]

Facility-Based Crisis Center at 722 East Union Street

$6.5 million, all from Partners grant funds — no local match or county dollars.

high↓Feb 2026[17]

Opioid Abatement Programs

Could affect the county's share of national opioid settlement funds.

high↑Jan 2026[17]

DSS Workforce and Caseload Pressures

The county received an added $41,037 in state DHHS foster care and reunification funds; no county match required.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

C-PACE Commercial Financing Program

No county cost; nominal recording and notary fees are reimbursed by lenders.

critical↓Jan 2026[14]

Spark family-centered treatment and foster care costs

Potential Medicaid coverage could shift costs off grant funding and expand access.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Alexander Tax Foreclosure Reimbursement Request

Requested reimbursement of $2,607.67.

high↓Sep 2026[11]

Hochoka tiny-house tax exemption dispute

Both the nonprofit and taxpayers are paying ongoing legal fees in the dispute.

high↓Sep 2026[11]

Flock license plate reader program

The cameras cost about $32,025 a year after the first year.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

EMS Cardiac Monitor Replacement

$925,000 from leftover construction savings — no new appropriation needed.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Sheriff's Office BearCat Armored Vehicle

$450,000 in state money with no local match; a $25,000 cost overrun will be covered by federal asset forfeiture funds.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

election administration

No direct cost to taxpayers, though streamlined voting can slightly reduce logistical strains on election administration budgets.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

Regional Adult Treatment Court Coordination

Supported in part by a new Governor's Crime Commission recovery court expansion grant.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Peer support workforce and stigma

$6.5 million in state capital funds secured; $865,000 of opioid-adjacent funds used for the site purchase, with no opioid settlement dollars spent on construction.

critical↓Apr 2026[7]

FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption

Sets the county's spending and tax rate for the coming fiscal year.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Rural Health Care Forum Update

Funded by a new mobile integrated health expansion grant.

Decisions during term (251)

Recorded while Brittain was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (16)

16 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To approve the purchase of real property (REID # 6606) located at 722 E. Union Street in Morganton for use as a facility-based treatment center with total costs not to exceed the amount of $870,000. F

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To approve the agenda as amended, with the addition of Items for Decision No. 6, Application for P ublic School Building R epair and R enovation Funds.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To accept the report as presented.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To accept the report as presented.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To approve the purchase of real property (REID # 6606) located at 722 E. Union Street in Morganton for use as a facility-based treatment center in the amount of $870,000. Further, to authorize the Cha

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To approve contracts between Partners Health Management and Burke County totaling $6,503,541 as presented, and to authorize the County Manager to execute the contracts on behalf of the Board.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To adopt Capital Project Budget Ordinance No. 2026-03 in the amount of $6,503,541.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To go into closed session to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential, to discuss threatened or pending litigation, to preserve the attorney-client privilege, to discus

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To come out of closed session.

Voted yesMar 2, 2026

To adjourn the meeting at 4:34 p.m.

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

Acceptance of DSS Monthly Operational Report

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

To come out of closed session.

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

To approve the agenda as presented.

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

To accept the report as presented.

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

To enter closed session to consult with the Board Attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the Attorney and the Board, including, but not limited to, the matter of Burke Cou

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

To adjourn the meeting at 4:44 p.m.