Ward 5 Alderman· 2017–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Barbara J. Best
New Bern, NC
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 4:12
- Avg per meeting
- 4:12
- Segments
- 71
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Top issues during term (8)(Roads)
$24 million general obligation bond projects
Bond debt is a key driver of the proposed 3-cent tax increase.
Carolina Colours Aston Cluster Subdivision – Phase I Streets
The city would assume ongoing street maintenance costs for the subdivision.
Roadway fund boost
$780,000 added to roadway improvement spending.
Downtown Parking Changes
Neuse Boulevard safety and BUILD grant
About $19 million in federal construction funding if awarded, with no local match required.
Simmons Street Repaving
Dissolution of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
MPO boundary expansion
Smaller member towns may begin paying their own membership share.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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