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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carteret County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dangerous dog ordinance revisions
After recent attacks — including one on a county employee — the county is tightening its dangerous dog rules. New procedures would let animal control impound dogs, require secure enclosures, microchips, and registration, and add $500 fines. A resident who was attacked described how staff declined to classify her attacker as dangerous. More discussion and a vote come next month.
Vacancy in the Office of Sheriff
Sheriff Asa Buck's departure created a vacancy the board had to fill under state law. The appointment of John Nyberg keeps leadership of the sheriff's office continuous through upcoming changes at the jail and the county's growth.
Outdoor Burning Ordinance Amendments
The county wants to require written permission from neighbors before burning within 100 feet of a residence. Breakwater Drive residents described years of overnight fires, smoke, and 911 calls with no enforcement tool. Commissioners want the five-house threshold removed so the rule covers any residence.