Commissioner Thompson shared that she had the opportunity to visit Davidson County during a multi-county sting operation with the Invictus Task Force. She said she was proud of all the Sheriffs and their agencies. Commissioner Thompson expressed that she wanted body cameras for the Sheriff's Office. She continued that many municipalities had body cameras and did not understand why the county did not. She warned that body cameras would save the county in lawsuits. Commissioner Thompson requested that body cameras for the Sheriff's Office be discussed on the next agenda. She said she had obtained figures from Sheriff Johnson and provided them to County Manager York. She mentioned that she was sick of crime and that body cameras would benefit law enforcement.
Commissioner Allen spoke that she was honored to have been chosen to serve out the remainder of Craig Turner's term. She thanked the Haw River May Pro Tem and the town staff that came out to support her. She thanked Representative Ross for swearing her in. Commissioner Allen said she planned to work just as hard for all the residents as she did for Haw River.
Commissioner Priola spoke that it was an honor to be on the Board and that he would have a lot more to say at the beginning of the new year. He wanted everyone to know that his door was always open.
Vice-Chair Carter spoke that former Commissioner Lashley's late father, the original Bill Lashley, would have been proud of Commissioner Lashley's service to the citizens of Alamance County. He said former Commissioner Lashley was dedicated during his four-year tenure to the budget and other issues for which he should be commended. Vice-Chair Carter welcomed the two new Commissioners.
Chairman Paisley said he looked forward to serving with the Board. He described the positivity the two newest members would bring to the Board. He agreed with Vice-Chair Carter's comments about former Commissioner Lashley and that he would be missed. Chairman Paisley recognized the Board of Education Members present at that meeting.