Commissioner (District 4)· Term start = Dec 5, 2022 (G.S. 153A-26 (text read at ncleg.gov) sets the oath assembly of newly elected county officers on the first Monday in December after the general election); won District 4 in NCSBE 2022-11-08 certified Lee County results. Resigned at the end of the Monday July 13, 2026 board meeting (The Rant, rantnc.com 2026-07-16, read)
Taylor Vorbeck
Lee County, NC
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Growth and Proposed Moratorium
Supporters say a data center could add major tax revenue; opponents warn of higher utility bills, water costs, and property value losses.
Economic development incentive agreements
About $12.9 million in rebated property taxes over seven years, offset by an estimated $600 million investment and 335 jobs.
Farmland conservation easements
The Farmland Preservation Fund now holds about $523,698 after the Board added $195,670 in rollback taxes.
Spending leftover Athletic Park bond funds on countywide parks
Recreation spending generated over $15 million for the local economy in 2024, per tourism data presented.
School Bus Garage Financing
Financed through limited obligation bonds rather than upfront cash.
Pet grooming UDO text amendment
FY 2026-27 Budget and 5-Cent Tax Increase
Taxpayers get no increase this year, but the county is drawing down savings by about $4 million, setting up a likely increase next year.
Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation
About $20,182 coming to the county, restricted to opioid abatement uses.
Filling the District 4 commissioner vacancy
None — no budget impact was noted for the appointment.
Growth Planning Coordination Between City and County
$827,932 county appropriation for FY 2026-27.
FY 2026-27 Fire District Tax Rate Increases
District tax rates would rise to between 10.4 and 18.2 cents; Tramway's budget alone grows $237,480 (28.4%).
FirstHealth EMS Franchise Agreement
About $1.77 million more per year than the current EMS contract, accounting for 1.7 cents of the proposed tax increase.
FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
School requests total $128.8 million in the five-year scope; county public safety requests $138 million; deferral of the elementary school could require a 3-cent levy.
School Funding and Teacher Pay
The pod relocation will cost significant funds, with the source (ARPA vs. sales tax) still to be decided.
State Centralization of Child Protective Services (House Bill 1144)
Counties could face an estimated $373,354 revenue loss in FY 2027 if state SNAP hold-harmless funding isn't authorized, on top of existing county-funded social services costs.
Public Comment Policy and Staff Protection
Fire station expansion and zoning fix
State sales tax diversion threat for Medicaid costs
Potentially 0.75% of county sales tax diverted starting October 2027, plus error-rate-based amounts.
Library Funding
The library is budgeted at $2,058,377 in the adopted FY 2026-27 ordinance.
Veterans Services Officer Staffing
Cost of converting one part-time position to full-time (not health benefits required).
Decisions during term (182)
Recorded while Vorbeck was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agenda amendments and consent agenda approval
Landfill Monitoring Services (II.O) approved after Lovick recusal
UDO text amendments approved, minus R-20 to RN-20 change
School Bus Garage bond resolution approved
General Services Expansion budget amendment and bid approved
Project Sol incentive approved
Pocket Volunteer Fire Department rezoning approved
Payroll deduction for nonprofits tabled
April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2026 Budget Work Session Minutes
Lease with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. for the EMS building
Purchase Order for COLTS Van
Acceptance of 2025 Homeland Security Grant
FY2027 NC Cardinal Contract for Lee County Libraries
Library Services and Technology "EZ" Grant for Visitor's Computer Lab at Lee County Libraries
COLTS Procurement Policy
Request to Use Escrow Funds for PayIt Terminals
Amendment I of the Consolidated Agreement for FY 2027
Voting record (18)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion to approve to vote by ballot.
Motion to amend the Fire Advisory Board bylaws to establish an alternate position.
Motion to approve the FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance as presented with the updated Lee County Athletic Park (LCAP) fees included.
Motion to direct staff to conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a County wide performance audit in FY 2026-27 and request that the audit be completed by the spring in time for the next fiscal year
Motion to approve the Agenda as presented.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion to recuse Commissioner Cameron Sharpe due to a conflict of interest.
Motion to approve the FY 2026-27 Funding of the Contract with the City of Sanford for Planning Services.
Motion to approve the FY 2027 - FY 2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as presented.
Motion to vote by ballot.
Motion to adjourn.
FY 2026-27 Funding of City of Sanford Planning Services Contract
Countywide Performance Audit RFP
FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance Adoption
Sales tax collections have exceeded projections, supporting taxpayer relief this year.
UDO Text Amendment Adding 'Data Center' Standards
Believes the ordinance needs an abandonment clause and should retain the $10,000 penalty.