Chaves County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting for Tuesday August 4th, 2026.

The Chaves County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 4, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve the publication of a notice for a public hearing regarding a proposed local economic development local option gross receipts tax ordinance (Ordinance 0119). The board debated the timing and format of the public hearing to ensure adequate public input, especially from business owners concerned about the tax and its implications. They ultimately scheduled a special meeting for public comment on August 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with a vote on the resolution to place the tax on the November ballot planned for the regular meeting on August 20, 2026. The meeting also included public comments on a separate issue involving a proposed waste pond and its potential impact on local agriculture and health. The commissioners emphasized the importance of public participation and transparency in the decision-making process.