Johnston Guardian

Opinion, News & Politics for Johnston County, NC. Advocate for Johnston County & Eastern NC, Written by Jonathan Stovall

[Johnston Guardian @JoCoGuardian]

The #NCGA needs to scrap the whole property tax system and shift it into a less regressive tax model that doesn’t penalize rural land ownership and establishing roots in the community. Those who’ve been at the coast for generations are being forced out by unaffordable values. (3)

[Johnston Guardian @JoCoGuardian]

This is prime example of the complete disaster the NC property tax system is, Surf City has to scrap their tax rate proposals based off the re-eval in pender county bc the county suddenly decided to delay doing it because it’ll raise taxes too much. But, here’s the kicker… (1-3)

[Johnston Guardian @JoCoGuardian]

Part of the town is in Onslow co who is also doing a re-Val and their’s isn’t stopping. So the town will end up with a rate to account for Pender, but us in Onslow will get both a higher re-Val with no tax rate adjustment. The projected drop was 53 to 30 cents to be neutral. (2)

[Martha @marthajstovall]

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[Johnston Guardian @JoCoGuardian]

Third draft removes all livestock use limitations in any zone. It’s past time to put the agricultural issues to bed and get this critical update discussion back on tract- addressing the serious overdevelopment issue in the county. #Johnstoncounty #joco

[Johnston County Government @jocogovNC]

County continues to receive valuable feedback on the draft UDO. Based on public input, proposed zoning limits on poultry & farm animals will be removed from the next draft, eliminating caps across all districts as the process moves forward. More info:➡️ https://t.co/L2YquLsNTW

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Watch the video from the Smithfield Council meeting: https://t.co/IsO8qPPcfE

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[Johnston County Government @jocogovNC]

Tonight’s Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting is streaming live on our YouTube channel here:

https://t.co/9r7RnIpJvy

View the meeting agenda on our website here:

https://t.co/ow111N0uM6

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If you haven’t already, you can sign up for the County Newsletter on the PIO website: https://t.co/H5r0t41GQz

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It’s disappointing part of our soil and water board would hold a meeting on the UDO and not open it to all agricultural stakeholders. Particularly given the amount of misinformation surrounding the matter. #johnstoncounty #joco

[Johnston County Government @jocogovNC]

Today's Johnston County Board of Commissioners Strategic Planning Session is streaming live on our YouTube channel here:

https://t.co/73239JRY0A

[Johnston County Government @jocogovNC]

Part two of today's Johnston County Board of Commissioners Strategic Planning Session is streaming live on our YouTube channel at:
https://t.co/FOAZEs1ghX

[Johnston County Government @jocogovNC]

Today's Johnston County Board of Comissioners Strategic Planning Session is streaming live on our YouTube channel here:

https://t.co/9fj6Q0Y1JZ

[Johnston Guardian @JoCoGuardian]

The Clayton Chamber Forum with the County commissioner candidates gave a good overview of which candidates are best prepared and where they stand on growth issues in our county. https://t.co/GhWm0tUukk
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[Johnston Guardian @JoCoGuardian]

Voting for the primary elections starts tomorrow. There are 4 voting sites for the early voting period. Election Day on March 3rd. Research the candidates and vote in local races. Many come down to a few votes. It may decide if JoCo still resembles itself in a few years. #joco