Craven County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - June 1, 2026

The Craven County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 1, 2026, where they conducted a public hearing and approved the FY 2026-2027 budget with no tax increases. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a multi-year Apple lease extension for the Board of Education, several budget amendments for social services, solid waste operations, parks maintenance, and a cleanup project at Sandy Ridge Mobile Home Park. The board also approved an application to the Public School Building Capital Fund to access lottery proceeds for debt service payments. Additionally, the board authorized upset bid processes and final conveyances for multiple tax-foreclosed properties, many jointly owned with the City of New Bern. The meeting concluded with various appointments to county boards and committees. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget approvals, capital funding for schools, property sales, and operational budget amendments to support county services and infrastructure.