Mayor· 2006–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Bill Saffo
Wilmington
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 4:31
- Avg per meeting
- 0:39
- Segments
- 82
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Project Pearl Two Economic Development Incentive
The city will provide up to $2,000,000 over five years, matched by $3,000,000 from New Hanover County, in exchange for significant local tax base growth and high-wage employment.
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
A 0.61-cent tax rate increase would cost the owner of a median-valued home ($445,600) an additional $27.18 annually, or $2.26 per month.
School Resource Officer Cost-Sharing Agreement
City net costs for supporting four school resource officers.
arts funding surcharge
Concertgoers, sports fans, and event attendees will pay higher ticket prices at city venues.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Saffo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of the Minutes of Council’s Budget Work Session from May 15, 2026, and May 29, 2026, Agenda Briefing Meeting from June 15, 2026, and the Regular Council Meeting on June 16, 2026
Ordinance Amending Project and Grant Funds for Budget-to-Actual Adjustments
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, the Special Council Meeting (Budget) on March 27, 2026, the Council Agenda Briefing Meeting on April 6, 2026, and the Regular Council Meeting on April 7, 2026
Approval of Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Budget Worksession) on February 6, 2026, the Special Council Meeting (2026 Legislative Delegation) on February 20, 2026, the Council Agenda Briefing Meeting on March 2, 2026, and the…
Approval of Minutes of the Budget Work Session on November 17, 2025 and Council’s Organizational Meeting on December 2, 2025
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.