Commissioner (appointed June 2026 to fill vacancy; term through 2027)· 2026–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Scott Higgins
Cornelius
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 12:02
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 143
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Top issues during term (6)(Taxes Budget)
Advisory Board Policy Updates
2027 Property Revaluation
Assessed values are rising, but your actual tax bill depends on the rate county commissioners set afterward.
FY 2028 Budget Calendar
Electric Fund Write-Offs
Removes $33,482.96 from the books as uncollectible, though collection efforts continue.
State SNAP Cost-Shift Threatens Town Sales Tax Revenue
Potentially about $592,000 in withheld sales tax revenue annually for Cornelius under current estimates.
Planning department staffing changes
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Higgins 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.