Board of County Commissioners | Regular Meeting | May 18, 2026

The Union County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, which included two public hearings on rezoning proposals. The first rezoning was for a landscaping supply business on NC 75, recommended for approval with conditions related to access and landscaping. The second rezoning concerned the House of Pearls, a residential recovery and life skills program for women overcoming addiction, proposing up to 80 residents in multiple homes. The board heard extensive public testimony both supporting and expressing concerns about the scale, traffic, and safety of the House of Pearls facility. Due to opposition, the board did not vote on the rezoning that night, adhering to procedural rules requiring deliberation time. Other agenda items included updates on the America 250 national anniversary initiative, a drought stage two water restriction update with mandatory conservation measures and escalated water rates, and a presentation on the Marshville Bypass tolling proposal estimated at $287 million, which could bring approximately $100 million in transportation funding to Union County. The board also approved several appointments to local boards and committees. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.