Commissioner· 2024-12-02–2028-12-04 (G.S. 153A-26: first Monday in December after the Nov 5, 2024 election; NCSBE 2024 results; successor seated Dec 4, 2028)
Trent Carpenter
Lincoln County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 13:03
- Avg per meeting
- 1:18
- Segments
- 200
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Top issues during term (9)(Taxes Budget)
2027 property revaluation schedule of values
Higher assessed values for most property owners; the tax rate will be set in June 2027.
Old EMS station sold to Lincoln Charter nonprofit
The performing arts center shrank from 70,000 to 27,000 square feet, reducing the project's scale near homes.
Senior services block grant renewal
$80,000 grant with a 10% local match already budgeted.
2027 Property Revaluation and Rising Assessments
Property assessments are projected to rise 10-25%, which could mean higher tax bills for homeowners even if rates stay flat.
County-city fiscal dispute
The commenter referenced a $1.3 million transfer from the city and $15 million in shelter spending.
Employee health plan pharmacy savings
About $94,000 in annual cost against roughly $289,000 in projected net savings.
Delinquent 2025 Tax Liens
About $4 million in unpaid 2025 property taxes; advertising costs roughly $4,600 with the Lincoln Times.
School construction financing
Up to $26 million in debt for two elementary school projects.
2027 property revaluation
Most property owners will see assessed values rise 10–25%, affecting tax bills depending on the rate set in June.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Carpenter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.