# Board of Commissioner Meeting - September 21, 2026


**Body:** Rowan County NC
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles


The Rowan County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 21, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement topics included consideration of a Level Two grant for a new manufacturing facility by a foreign company investing approximately $63 million and creating 280 jobs, with an estimated net property tax revenue benefit of $2.2 million over 10 years. The board also discussed zoning ordinance amendments to improve public notice requirements and streamline approval processes for public safety towers, including a partnership with Duke Energy to colocate emergency communication infrastructure. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a special use permit for a six-lot RV park, including infrastructure and safety compliance. Road naming requests were also addressed, with one tabled due to easement disputes. Budgetary updates showed a 5% decrease in cumulative expenditures compared to the previous year and a 13.7% increase in property tax revenues. The meeting concluded with a closed session on property acquisition with no action items taken.

**Source:** Rowan County NC