Public commenter thanks commissioners for tax explanation, asks about petition on flock systems

During the public comment period, Charlie Parker of Kill Devil Hills told commissioners he appreciated the chair’s explanation of the proposed Parks and Recreation sales-tax referendum and urged clearer public messaging. “I've seen all the charts, and I my head spins. But you explained it's … 0.25 on a $100 bill. That's what you have to explain to people,” Parker said.

Parker also asked about an Aug. 2 petition concerning the county’s flock systems, asking whether the board would respond to questions raised by the petitioners. The county manager took the comment under advisement; no further public speakers addressed the petition at the hearing.