FIXED Gaston County Board of Commissioners July 28, 2026

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 28, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a conditional rezoning request for a property on Union New Hope Road to allow continuation and expansion of a contractor's office and equipment storage yard, with conditions to maintain existing landscaping buffers and setbacks. The board also approved a text amendment to update common open space requirements in the Unified Development Ordinance to incentivize development and clarify maintenance responsibilities. Additionally, the board approved a budget appropriation of approximately $4.13 million for FY27 vehicle replacements, including ambulances and other fleet vehicles, with discussion on vehicle types, warranties, and lead times. Several appointments to county boards and committees were confirmed. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about funding for exceptional children's services in Gaston County Schools, with speakers urging increased local funding to supplement state and federal resources. A motion was passed directing the county attorney to amend public comment rules to protect speaker privacy by no longer requiring public disclosure of home addresses. No other contract awards or purchasing decisions were reported.