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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Moore County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Municipal Building Lease
Southern Pines has empty old Administration and Finance buildings now that staff moved into the new Town Hall, and the town is looking to lease them out. That could change what downtown space is available and how the town squeezes value from public property. If you care about downtown rents, local business space, or public assets, this is one to watch.
State Population Estimates and Growth Rate Planning
Following downward revisions in state population projections, the board decided to stick with a conservative 1.5% growth rate for transportation planning.
Grid Security
Recent substation attacks in Moore County have forced local officials and Charlotte banks to urgently review their physical security. It is a major wake-up call highlighting just how vulnerable our local infrastructure really is.