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Halifax County commissioners in September will take their meetings on the road, beginning with one at the Tillery Community Center.

On the Road with the Halifax County Board of Commissioners gained approval Monday after a proposal from Commissioner Gary Redding.

In an outline of the program he presented to board members he wrote, "On the Road with the Halifax County Board of Commissioners is a proposed initiative to bring local government directly into the heart of our communities.”

By holding select meetings at various locations throughout the county such as schools, community centers, and civic hubs, “this initiative aims to increase transparency, accessibility, and public engagement. It offers residents the opportunity to interact with their elected officials in familiar, convenient settings while showcasing local assets, addressing issues and concerns, and strengthening community relationships across Halifax County,” he wrote. “The goal is to increase public access, promote civic engagement, and bring local government closer to the people it serves.”

With a meeting now set for September 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Tillery, the board and county staff will look at taking other meetings on the road with a likely schedule as follows: The Hollister-Littleton area in January, the Enfield area in March and the Roanoke Rapids-Weldon area next May.

County Manager Dia Denton said the county will have to amend its meeting schedule and streaming these off-site meetings may be able to be accomplished via Facebook Live.

Commissioner Chenoa Richardson-Davis noted the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Center in Hollister is already set up for streaming.

Redding said in his proposal that proper public notice will be given for each offsite meeting in accordance with North Carolina open meeting laws. 

To ensure broad public awareness and participation, notices can be shared through the county website, social media, and traditional posting methods. 

“Offsite meetings represent a powerful step toward a more inclusive, transparent, and responsive local government,” Redding said. “By meeting residents where they are, the Halifax County Board of Commissioners can strengthen trust, increase civic engagement, and gain valuable insight into the unique needs and strengths of communities across the county. This initiative not only brings the government closer to the people, but it ensures that every voice has a better chance of being heard.”