# Sampson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - August 3, 2026

The Sampson County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 3, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a contract with Highland Paving Company for apron and taxiway rehabilitation at the Clinton Sampson County Airport, as well as a task order with AVACON Engineering and Planners for construction phase services related to the same project. Additionally, the board addressed the Roseboro EMS building project, awarding a construction contract to Voltex Construction Company LLC for $864,325 and approving additional budget amendments to cover professional services and equipment costs. The board also approved a funding request of $4,057,531 for the GSAO landfill water main extensions project, covering engineering, construction, and related expenses. A significant policy discussion involved adopting a resolution to hold a referendum on a 1/2% local sales and use tax increase to generate approximately $4 million annually for public education debt service and capital projects. The meeting also included updates on transportation projects, water system improvements, and public comments addressing animal control and water supply concerns. Motions related to contracts, budget amendments, and the sales tax referendum were all approved by the board.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** August 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Sampson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - August 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iddb39_pjkY) - Sampson County NC