Commissioner, District 2· 2022-12-05–2026-12-07
Chuck Shinn
Carteret County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 1:39
- Avg per meeting
- 0:25
- Segments
- 37
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Top issues during term (8)(Taxes Budget)
Superior Court building repairs
$863,000 from county funds for courthouse repairs.
County leadership transition
Reynal's interim salary wasn't discussed; no new money was voted beyond the appointments themselves.
FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget
About $1.1 million in combined state, federal, grant and donation funds appropriated, including $182,950 for school building repairs.
Board of Elections Staff Salaries
Salary increases would come from county funds; the amount is not specified.
FY 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate
Keeps the property tax rate at 22.5 cents; a one-cent cut would have saved the average homeowner about $14 a month.
Water System Sale Proceeds Restricted to Capital
$7.5 million is now earmarked for capital projects rather than general spending.
New ZIP code for western Carteret County
Some local sales tax revenue has been going to Onslow County because of the shared ZIP code; a new ZIP code would help keep that money local.
County Financial Health and FY 2025 Audit
Revenue beat budget by $2.41 million and spending came in $17 million under appropriations.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Shinn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.