Council Member· December 2021 – December 2026
James Kerr
Monroe
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 1:05
- Avg per meeting
- 1:05
- Segments
- 17
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Top issues during term (10)(Taxes Budget)
Union County Parking Lot Partnership
Shared costs with Union County for the Church Street lot, amount not stated.
Airport Operational Self-Sustainability
The city already has the electric capacity needed, so early costs appear minimal.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget
The budget sets city spending and potentially tax rates for the coming year; figures were not stated in the available materials.
Return to one council meeting per month
Off-site meetings could carry venue and logistics costs; none were detailed.
FY 2026-2027 budget message and fee schedule
The fee schedule sets what residents and businesses pay for city services in the coming fiscal year.
Land Sale to N.C. DOT near Lake Twitty Dam
Sale proceeds and any related project costs would be captured in a capital project budget ordinance; figures weren't provided.
Potential real property acquisition negotiations
Any land purchase could affect city finances, but the price and terms are confidential for now.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2025
The audit covers the full fiscal year budget, but specific findings were not available.
City's Legislative Agenda
Proposed enhanced EMT-level response in Monroe would cost roughly $73,000–$75,000 and appear in the upcoming budget.
Penny Shortage Customer Service Policy
Minimal direct cost; affects cash transaction handling.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Kerr was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.