City manager outlines public-works upgrades, UDO and lake plans for 2026

Summer Moore, Reidsville’s city manager, told the chamber’s News & Views program that public-works work and regulatory updates are top priorities for 2026. "We’ve got rooftops coming. We're poised for even more growth," Moore said, stressing that the city must invest in infrastructure and amenities to attract and sustain new housing.

Moore described several near-term priorities: advancing large water and sewer projects (including a redundant water line and a generator for the water-treatment plant), continuing the ongoing Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, and exploring recreational activities at Lake Hunt. She said the UDO "is not finished" and encouraged public review and feedback through the reboot reads website.

Moore credited recent state grant funding — pursued with assistance from Sen. Berger and Rep. Pirtle — for allowing the city to move some projects into implementation phases. She also highlighted the momentum in downtown public-works efforts and holiday installations as visible examples of the department’s capabilities.

Why it matters: Moore framed infrastructure and regulatory work as prerequisites to sustainable growth, saying the city must prepare utilities and amenities before accommodating thousands of new rooftops. She emphasized that the UDO remains a working document that council and citizens can still influence.

What’s next: Council retreat in February 2026 and continuing public engagement on the UDO; Moore noted specific water and plant projects are advancing into construction and analysis phases.