Strategic Mako Road Development Agreement

Spoke on behalf of Morgan Creek Wildlife Rescue, expressing concern over the impact of clear-cutting and development on local wildlife and ecosystems.

Raised concerns about non-compliant stormwater permits and missing riparian buffers in residential subdivisions.

Criticized developers for not paying for infrastructure, emergency facilities, or school needs, leaving taxpayers to bear the financial burden.

Urged the county to update the UDO to protect historical Brunswick County cemeteries and veteran gravesites from being destroyed by development.

Called for a postponement of new housing developments due to overcrowded schools, unsafe roads, and a lack of emergency infrastructure.

Expressed concern over inadequate evacuation routes, increased traffic accidents, and overstressed infrastructure amid rapid county growth.

Advocated for allocating $14 million annually for five years to bring clean drinking water and sewer infrastructure to unserved and underserved minority communities.

Notified the board that the proposed school locations in the Mako Road project abut active gun clubs and hunt clubs, creating safety and lockdown concerns.

A Brunswick County Schools employee noted that school lockdowns near gun clubs are traumatic for students and questioned the need for new schools when existing ones have vacant land.

Stated that the Mako Road project is larger than most Brunswick County towns and would overwhelm roads, schools, hospitals, and water resources.

Spoke in strong opposition on behalf of Patrick Drive residents, stating the area is a swamp and disputing the developer's legal right to use Patrick Drive for access.

Highlighted traffic hazards on Mako Road, emergency access concerns, and the unsuitability of building a massive project in a flood-prone zone.

Criticized the overdevelopment of Leland, traffic dangers on Mako Road, wetland destruction, and water supply concerns.

Representing the Brunswick County Conservation Partnership, questioned the lack of county-negotiated protections in the developer agreement and raised severe traffic, flooding, and cemetery concerns.

Spoke on behalf of the Potter family descendants to demand protection and archaeological studies for the historic Potter cemeteries located on the Mako Road development site.