# 8.3.26 Commissioners' Meeting (9am)


**Body:** Nash County, NC
**Date:** August 03, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Nash County Board of Commissioners held their meeting on August 3, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a sole source purchase for a swift water rescue boat package funded by the state, authorization of a new full-time position in the Sheriff's Office to handle increased administrative workload, and acceptance of a North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program grant for a DWI task force deputy position. The board also approved the purchase of approximately 39.84 acres of land adjacent to Nash Community College for $1.95 million to support the college's expansion, despite some opposition regarding the price and land usability. Additionally, the board approved change orders totaling over $160,000 for the Med Park building renovation project and amendments to capital project ordinances related to wastewater and senior center expansion. A moratorium on new data center development was proposed, with a public hearing scheduled for a future meeting. The board also authorized a public hearing for conditional rezoning requests and approved several budget amendments totaling over $800,000 for various county departments, including the Sheriff's Office and agricultural district legal services. Finally, the board supported a letter of support for the Southern Nash Water and Sewer Authority to seek funding for regional water and sewer projects. Multiple votes were taken to approve contracts, budget amendments, and appointments to county boards, reflecting active procurement and capital project management during the meeting.

**Source:** Nash County, NC