Mayor· December 2003 – December 2027
Jody McLeod
Clayton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:29:54
- Avg per meeting
- 8:49
- Segments
- 2402
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Top issues during term (20)
Surveillance Camera Concerns
Terminating the Flock Safety contract could impact existing police department surveillance operations.
Town Financial Analysis and Budget Manual Review
None directly from this educational program, though it informs future budget participation.
Public Art Program Administration and Scheduling
Existing operational funding applies.
Business Highway 70 Traffic Congestion
Potential future roadway expansion costs by NCDOT.
Town PUB Conventional Rezonings for Future Park and Public Facilities
Municipal investment in land banking and future park development.
Diane McLean Garage Variance at 109 Wynwood Court
Private construction costs borne by the property owner.
Municipal Water Supply and Feasibility Study
Drilling exploratory test wells would require unbudgeted utility fund expenditures.
Arbors at East Village Phase II Rezoning
Generates new housing options estimated between $200,000 and $250,000, with rental rates in the low $2,000s.
Fire Department Equipment Financing & Safety
The damaged fire engine is approaching a total loss, though reserve apparatus have maintained service levels without additional emergency purchases.
Capital Improvement Projects and Wellness Center Updates
Acquisition and renovation costs for new facilities will be factored into upcoming capital improvement plans.
Covered Bridge Road Infrastructure and Safety Concerns
Road improvements would depend on future NCDOT funding and state capital allocations.
Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments
None anticipated at this stage.
Ramblewood Industrial Rezoning & Tree Preservation
The project would introduce private utility infrastructure investments and expand the town's non-residential tax base.
Stotan Crossings Industrial Rezoning and Annexation
Generates an estimated $1.3 million in local tax revenue over ten years and includes $3 million in private utility infrastructure investments.
severe weather
Potential property damage from severe weather could lead to unexpected repair costs for local homeowners and businesses.
East Main Street Sidewalk Connector and Parking Lot Award
Total project cost is approximately $1.19 million for the sidewalk connector and $222,200 for the parking lot.
Shipping Container Regulations and Compliance
The business faces potential daily penalties and the logistical cost of removing the storage container if an alternative resolution cannot be found.
Emergency Response Protocols for Town Parks
Minor operational adjustments for local fire department dispatching.
Street Resurfacing Project
The project costs $2,234,019, funded through unspent program initiative funds transferred into the operating budget.
administrative appointment
While the salary is tied to the municipal budget, the manager's efficiency decisions could directly affect your local tax dollars and city spending.
Decisions during term (244)
Recorded while McLeod was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
2026-086-VAR Diane McLean Garage Variance
2027 Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule
Motion To Adjourn
Adopt or Adjust the Agenda
Adoption of Minutes May 20, 2026 Meeting
Adoption of the Agenda
Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Ordinance #2026-09-08: Ramblewood Industrial Annexation
Ordinance #2026-09-09: Ramblewood Industrial Conditional Rezoning
Ordinance #2026-09-10: Short Johnson Road Annexation
Resolution #2026-80: Deputy Finance Officers Designation
Motion to Adjourn
Adopt or Adjust the Agenda
Minutes
To Discuss a Legal Matter in Accordance with NC GS 143-318.11(a)(3)
Adopt or Adjust the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Budget Amendment Ordinance - Ladder Truck Financing
Voting record (4)
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