Commissioner Meeting Recap for March 2, 2026
The March meeting of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners included policy updates and requests.
A few highlights:
- Dr. Stephen Gainey with Randolph County School System requested $878,000 from the Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund from the NC Educational Lottery for roof replacement at Coleridge Elementary School; approved
- Pertaining to the County’s Sign Ordinance, Kim Heinzer, Director of Randolph County Planning & Zoning, presented the updated Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with the changes that were discussed from the last commissioners meeting; approved
- Chief Deputy Steven Nunn from Randolph County Sheriff’s Office brought forth a request for three 2026 F-150 $142,099.02 for police responders; approved
- Chief Deputy Nunn also requested approval to purchase with law enforcement restricted funds, 225 Glock pistols, holsters, and sights $295,188; approved
- Voluntary Agricultural District Chairman Bobby Allen presented that 11 new parcels have been added to the VAD program, and totals 131,301 acres
- County Manager Zeb Holden brought forth to the commissioners the updated Library Board of Trustees Ordinance and new By-Laws, which were created and reviewed by County Attorney Ben Morgan and the county's legal staff; approved
- Nikki Jenkins with Randolph County Family Crisis Center presented the current situation of the organization, with the need going up by 60%, and funding that has decreased. They made necessary budget cuts and have worked to diversify funding. She, along with Board Member Aundrea Azelton and District Attorney Andy Gregson, requested a $75,000 advance to be used for matching grants, which would replace the 2026-2027 Budget request; approved
You can view the March 2nd meeting by visiting the Randolph County YouTube Channel.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners is set for 6pm on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Randolph County Board of Commissioners holds its meetings, typically on the first Monday of each month at the Randolph County Historic Courthouse (145 Worth Street, Asheboro), unless otherwise noted.
For meeting agendas and minutes, visit Randolph County Agendas & Minutes.
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