Vice Chairman (District 2)· 2022-12-05 - 2026-12-07
J. Martin (Marty) Cooke
Brunswick County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 3:09:42
- Avg per meeting
- 9:59
- Segments
- 3147
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Top issues during term (14)(General)
Highway 211 Corridor Commercial Rezoning (Summerlin Commercial)
Increases local property tax values and commercial investment potential.
State Legislative Goals for Infrastructure and Growth
Potential state funding relief for local infrastructure projects.
School Capacity and Rapid Population Growth
Property values might climb, but taxpayers will likely foot the bill for new schools, roads, and infrastructure to keep up with the influx.
law enforcement investigation
Taxpayers could potentially foot the bill for legal fees and investigations if systemic misuse of these pricey tech tools is uncovered.
annexation
You could see changes to your property taxes and local utility bills once your land is officially brought into the town.
Opposition to Data Center Development
High energy and water consumption could impact local grid stability and utility rates.
urban agriculture
You could save a bit on groceries, but you might have to spend some upfront cash on building a coop and buying feed.
EMS agreement dispute
Disputes over resource allocation and operational control could drive up administrative costs or lead to duplicated municipal spending.
extraterritorial jurisdiction public hearing
Your wallet probably isn't affected directly right now, but future zoning decisions could impact property values.
town planning
Property values and local tax revenues could shift as new developments break ground and reshape the neighborhood landscape.
grant administration
The county could miss out on vital state or federal dollars, potentially forcing local taxpayers to pick up the tab for necessary water system upgrades later on.
city manager appointment
The financial impact depends on the newly negotiated salary and benefits package for the incoming city manager.
board vacancy
Property values and local development costs could shift depending on who gets appointed to fill these seats.
law enforcement shooting
While no direct costs are mentioned yet, investigations like this often lead to pricey legal battles or settlements down the road.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Cooke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.