Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 5/18/2026 6:00:00 PM

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 18, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a lease for Pitt County Schools administration space, and the allocation of $1,349,137 in opioid settlement funds to 15 programs covering 22 strategies, including naloxone distribution and recovery support services. The board also approved a resolution to consolidate the Pitt County Public Health and Department of Social Services into a single human services agency to improve service coordination, not primarily for cost savings. Additionally, the board approved a new bereavement leave policy for county employees and discussed amendments to the travel and training policy to provide commissioners more flexibility without increasing the budget. The meeting also featured presentations on the county’s strategic plan implementation, with emphasis on aligning departmental budgets to strategic priorities, and updates on tax collection and financial reports. No votes were taken to increase budget amounts beyond existing allocations, but several policy decisions were made that could influence future procurement and funding priorities.