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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pitt County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Megasite Due Diligence Services
The county approved a $1.16 million contract with Timmons Group to perform essential environmental, geotechnical, and archaeological studies on the 3,300-acre megasite to attract industrial development.
Mr. Beast LLC Law Enforcement Security Contract
The county approved a $310,000 contract for the Sheriff's Office to provide 24/7 security for Mr. Beast LLC through January 2027. Commissioners questioned whether the standard $47 per hour fee covers the actual overtime costs of senior officers working the assignment.
East Carolina Research and Innovation Campus Partnership
The county entered into a five-year agreement to contribute $150,000 annually toward ECU's urban innovation hub in West Greenville, aiming to drive job creation, research, and economic growth.