Council Member· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Brandi Matthews
Goldsboro
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 51:30
- Avg per meeting
- 4:41
- Segments
- 697
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Top issues during term (13)(Development)
The Fallon conditional rezoning (East Ash Street)
This project could shake up local real estate prices and bring in fresh property tax dollars, but it also risks overbuilding if the population doesn't catch up.
Central Gardens Phase 2 Annexation
No immediate fiscal impact — the land is already city-owned with services nearby.
South John Street demolition and economic development
$471,000 drawn from facility maintenance funds and strategic reserves of roughly $2-3 million.
Downtown Master Plan and MSD Reinstatement
Downtown property owners pay the restored MSD rate; about $70,000 of the master plan cost is under review for alternative funding.
Veteran Homelessness and Stand Down Event
Modest cost to the city in waived fees and police support for the one-day event.
Industrial land at interstate interchanges
Industrial development near the interstate could bring jobs and tax base; missing it could cost the city millions in investment.
Food Desert and Use of CDBG Funds
Could redirect part of the estimated $342,181 FY26 CDBG allocation.
HOME Funds Redirected to Abbott Crossing
$900,000 in already-allocated federal HOME funds; no new city money.
New Hope Village 144-Unit Multifamily Development
No direct city cost, but the developer must extend water and sewer service and later petition for annexation.
Borden Mill Lofts Affordable Housing Bonds
No cost or debt obligation for the city or taxpayers — the bonds are repaid solely from the project's revenues.
Tucker Trace Subdivision Withdrawal
A future 124-lot development would add to the city's tax base but also bring traffic on Tommy's Road.
McNair Heights redevelopment breaks ground on first home
City has invested over $1 million in infrastructure for the redevelopment.
Wawa convenience store at US 70/NC 111
No direct city cost, but NCDOT-required road improvements include a right-turn lane, raised median, and merge-lane changes.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Matthews was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.