Chair· 2022-12-05–2026-12-07 (G.S. 153A-26: first Monday in December after the Nov 8, 2022 election; NCSBE 2022 results; successor seated Dec 7, 2026)
Jamie Lineberger
Lincoln County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 2:03:58
- Avg per meeting
- 7:45
- Segments
- 3482
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Sheriff's training range rebuild
$6,829,782 for construction, including $1.6 million in grading.
Jail security control system upgrade
Roughly $400,000 reallocated from vehicle budget savings.
New emergency command bus and COPS grant
About $1.3 million of the $2.2 million cost comes from county funds after the $900,000 grant.
Code Enforcement Fines and Compliance on NC 16 Highway Properties
The county is owed roughly $93,000 in combined fines across the two properties, with $24,000 now required within 180 days.
First responders memorial
$68,336.
Ambulance fleet reliability crisis
About $444,000 in unbudgeted spending from county funds.
AEDs in county parks
$30,000 grant; no county match mentioned.
Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Concerns
School resource officer transition
Adds one funded deputy position to the sheriff's budget.
Abandoned structure enforcement
Atrium Health freestanding emergency department for Denver
South Fork Fire Service Contingency
Potential layoffs of city police and fire personnel to cover a shortfall equal to 5-6% of the general fund.
Child protection and fatality prevention
Sheriff's office accountability allegations
Senior fraud prevention and Medicare outreach
Combined $7,472 in grant funds with no county match required.
Opioid settlement participation
Expected county share under $100,000 for opioid abatement uses.
Solid Waste Employment Complaint
Alleged waste of wage funds in the Solid Waste department; amount unspecified.
Airport fuel services and safety
Includes roughly $500 per month for vehicle maintenance under the lease option.
Exotic Animal Ordinance Adoption
Owners face a $150 annual permit fee plus microchipping costs that can run $500-$800 per animal at an exotic vet.
Animal Services Fees and Enforcement Capacity
The county is building a roughly $15 million animal shelter while owners face new annual permit and microchipping costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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