Council Member, At Large· month-level start: December 2025 per January 20 2026 minutes (December 16, 2025 Organizational Meeting; won at-large seat Nov 4 2025 per Laurinburg Exchange); month-level end: November 2029 per city council page 'Term Expires 11/2029'
James F. McLean
Laurinburg
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 29:49
- Avg per meeting
- 2:59
- Segments
- 403
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Top issues during term (7)(Water Utilities)
Potential electric rate impacts from NCEMPA wholesale rate change
About $132,000 (0.8% of billed revenue) is recoverable through six recommended process fixes.
Water and sewer capital projects
About $46 million in work, with roughly $31 million covered by state grants and loan forgiveness rather than local ratepayers.
City vs. County water system friction
Bridge Creek & College Park Sewer Rehabilitation
A $250,000 transfer within the water/sewer capital project fund.
McKay Street Tank Rehabilitation Project
Bid award amount not stated in the provided agenda materials.
Aberdeen Road Pump Station Renovation
Contract cost unknown pending bid review.
McColl Road Water Line Replacement Phase II
Bid award amount not stated in the provided agenda materials.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Water Utilities.
Voting record (0)(Water Utilities)
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