August 3, 2026 Commissioners Meeting Live Stream

The Alamance County Commissioners held their meeting on August 3, 2026, addressing several community and county operational issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of funds for body worn cameras for law enforcement, with the Sheriff reporting on the deployment and usage of 248 cameras and the need for additional personnel to review the extensive video footage. The Commissioners also approved the annual tax collection settlement, including the write-off of uncollectible 2016 taxes totaling $88,282, and authorized the tax collector to proceed with the 2026 tax collections. Additionally, the meeting covered zoning and development concerns, particularly regarding large-scale data centers and their environmental impacts, with discussions on the need for updated zoning ordinances and potential moratoriums to better manage such developments. The Tourism Development Authority appointments were approved, and there was mention of potential costs ($25,000 to $50,000) for signal boosters in a new fire department building addition. Overall, the meeting focused on fiscal management, public safety technology investments, and planning policies affecting future county development.