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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pitt County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Consolidation of Human Services Agencies
Pitt County is merging its public health department and department of social services into a single Consolidated Human Services Agency starting October 1, 2026. County leaders say the change will improve service coordination for at-risk families, though some residents and board members urged caution.
New EMS Station Construction in Government Circle
The county is moving forward with architectural design and bidding for a new EMS station to improve response times in the northern part of the county.
Department of Social Services Staffing and Budget Concerns
Social workers and advocates urged the county commission to preserve funding for part-time contract workers in the child welfare and foster care programs, warning that cuts would increase workloads, staff burnout, and turnover.
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation
The county awarded $1.35 million in opioid settlement funds to 15 local organizations for treatment, recovery support, and naloxone distribution in the coming fiscal year.
Center for Family Violence Prevention Funding Crisis
Residents and survivors urged the county to provide emergency financial support to the Center for Family Violence Prevention after severe grant losses led to massive staff layoffs and service cuts.
Emergency Management Medication Logistics Transition
Because ECU Health is stopping its long-standing practice of supplying medications to county EMS units, Pitt County is creating a new full-time logistics position and allocating $235,921 from EMS reserves to ensure ambulances remain stocked.