Council Member· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Brandi Matthews
Goldsboro
No biography on file yet.
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 (7)(General)
public records
It saves taxpayers and the city time and money by cutting down on administrative processing costs.
Floodplain development and FEMA buyout lots
Buyout lots cost the city mowing and maintenance forever; allowing elevated building could put floodplain land back on the tax rolls.
administrative appointment
This position is already built into the city's operational budget, so it shouldn't cause any surprise spikes in your local taxes.
improper demolition
Taxpayers might see increased enforcement costs, while rogue developers could face steeper fines for skipping the rules.
demolition halt
Delays could stall neighborhood revitalization efforts and potentially rack up extra administrative costs to retrain crews and fix compliance issues.
government leadership appointment
This leadership change carries no direct financial cost to taxpayers.
ethics controversy
While no direct taxpayer losses have been officially detailed yet, public funds tied to the non-profit could be mismanaged.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Matthews was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.