Project Ballast

Project Ballast is a natural gas power plant project proposed for the county, involving a fee in lieu of tax agreement to support its development. The project has faced public scrutiny regarding its potential impact on local air quality, water usage, and property values.

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Third reading passed 4-3 on July 14, 2026; the agreement is now authorized. Watch for the next recap.

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July 14, 2026

Votes at a glance - Third Reading: Ordinance for Project Ballast (Fee-in-lieu of tax agreement): PASSED 4-3 (D. Catoe, J. Jones, and R. Brazell voted NO). - Third Reading: Ordinance for Project Gemstone (Special source revenue credit agreement): PASSED (Unanimous, J. Jones absent). - Third Reading: Lease for SC Departm…

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June 23, 2026

- FY 2026-2027 Budget (3rd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Project Ballast Economic Incentive (2nd Reading): PASSED 4-3. (No votes: Russell Brazell, Danny Catoe, Jimmy Jones). - Project Gemstone Economic Incentive (2nd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Joint Industrial Park Amendment - Project Gemstone (2nd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Lease…

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May 12, 2026

Votes at a glance - Deletion of Voter Registration Item (Agenda Amendment): PASSED (Unanimous). - Addition of North Central High School Proclamation (Agenda Amendment): PASSED (Unanimous). - Adoption of Amended Agenda: PASSED (Unanimous). - Proclamation: May as ALS Month: PASSED (Unanimous). - Proclamation: North Centr…

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