Vice Chairwoman (At-Large)· 2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Veronica B. Jones
Cumberland County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 5:12:33
- Avg per meeting
- 10:05
- Segments
- 8114
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Top issues during term (20)
Water and Wastewater Funding Assistance
Backed by a $161.5M PFAS settlement and over $50M in state and federal infrastructure funding.
Unhoused Support Center Consideration
The pilot exceeded its initial $250,000 allocation by $14,745, covered through community housing and CDBG funds.
Multiple Residential and Commercial Rezoning Requests
Property value changes for adjacent landowners and tax revenue generation from new housing.
Solid Waste Project Contract Delays and Liquidated Damages
Waiving liquidated damages forgives accrued late fees on both contracts, with outstanding payments dependent on the amendments' approval.
State Parking Mandates and Zoning Text Amendment (ZON-26-0047)
Reduces development costs for commercial builders by removing mandatory parking minimums.
Statewide Tobacco 21 Legislation and Vaping Prevention
Data Center Development Standards Text Amendment
Significant potential commercial investment and county tax revenue impacts from future data center facilities.
Crown Center development
Involves $5.5 million in initial capital project funding and future debt issuance through the Local Government Commission.
Chemours Litigation and Environmental Matters
Financial impacts related to ongoing litigation and potential remediation efforts are currently unknown.
911 emergency services consolidation
Will involve sharing operational costs and revenues between the city and county, with specific funding frameworks and baseline service levels to be finalized.
School Bus Safety Camera Ordinance
Program is violator-funded with no upfront capital investment required from the county.
Courthouse Security Enhancements
Estimated annual cost of $761,650 for armed services and $587,466 for unarmed services.
FSU Regional Entrepreneur and Business Hub Funding
Up to $450,000 of previously budgeted FY27 county funds go to the FSU hub project.
Department of Social Services Staffing and Workload
The affected programs represent a combined state and Medicaid-funded budget of approximately $2.7 million.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Offsets county operating expenses for law enforcement equipment purchases.
Stony Point Fire Department Class 1 ISO Rating
Better insurance ratings typically mean lower fire insurance premiums for property owners in the Stony Point district.
Agricultural Rezoning on Oak Grove Church Road (ZON-26-0036)
Industrial Rezoning on Wilkes Road (ZON-26-0041)
Phoenix Place Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Involves approximately $2.8 million in federal, state, and local funding.
911 center consolidation
Financial impacts remain under evaluation as consolidation models are developed.
Decisions during term (386)
Recorded while Jones was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Economic Development Agreement with Fayetteville State University
Contract Amendments for Two Solid Waste Projects (deferred to closed session)
Contract Amendment No. 26-309 (Kevin K. Jacobs General Contracting)
Contract Amendment No. 26-108 (O'Connor Company of North Carolina)
Adjournment
Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing the 59th Annual Holly Day Fair in Cumberland County
Approval of a Proclamation in Observation of Operation Greenlight
Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Native American History Month
Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Veterans Day in Cumberland County
Approval of Debt Issuance by Westarea Volunteer Fire Department
Approval of Agenda with Additions
Approval of Budget Revision 270-272 for Law Enforcement Bonuses
Approval of Proclamation Recognizing The Phoenix Center
Approval of North Carolina Cardinal Memorandum of Agreement
Acceptance of School Properties and Interagency Planning Team
Approval of Generative AI Policy
Appropriation of Funds for E.E. Smith High School Band Trip to Chicago
Motion to Enter Closed Session
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Contract for Crown Coliseum Audio System Upgrade
Remand Case ZON-26-0031 Back to Joint Planning Board
Adopt Tobacco 21 Resolution
Supports curbing rampant youth vaping and aligning tobacco ages with alcohol laws.