Lee County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lee County, NC public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY28 transit grant applications
COLTS is applying for four NCDOT grants worth about $1.45 million total, with roughly $462,000 in local matches — approved with Commissioner Davidson recused.
Boating Access Area near 630 Carbonton Road
The county agreed to maintain a third state boating access on the Deep River for 25 years, with the state covering construction and major repairs — after addressing earlier safety concerns about low-flow river conditions.
Library Funding
Mike Paventa asked the board to maintain or increase library funding, citing record May circulation of 17,867 books and a 300% jump in meeting room use at the new building.
New main library opening
The new Lee County Main Library is nearly finished, with a soft opening in late April and grand opening Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Kiwanis Park roundabout land transfer
NCDOT will pay the county $84,625 for slivers of Kiwanis Children's Park for a Wicker/Carthage roundabout, and Sanford will donate replacement parkland at Horton Park to satisfy federal funding rules.