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Mayor· 2006–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Bill Saffo

Wilmington

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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 (9)(Parks Rec)

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Thalian Hall Historic Building Renovations & City Infrastructure

The $2.95 million capital investment will be funded through uncommitted capital interest earnings and debt financing with minimal impact on debt capacity.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Greenfield Park Multi-Use Trail Accessibility and Repairs

Requires consideration of additional full-time staff positions and capital funding for repairs.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Updates

Recovers a greater percentage of operating costs for recreation programs.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Archaeological Monitoring for Tree Removal at 1st Presbyterian

Possible minimal cost for archaeological oversight if required.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Celebration Pop-Up Park at 3nd and Chestnut

Most of the site work was completed in-house using existing city resources, minimizing external expenditures.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Downtown Trail Phase 1 Engineering Contract

The supplemental contract adds $384,602 for engineering services.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Park Renaming and Commemoration of Alec Chambers

Signage costs are partially offset by a private donation from Filmworks Inc.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Greenville Loop Trail Section 3 Funding and Construction

The project costs approximately $3.72 million, funded through transportation bonds, capital project funds, and motor vehicle taxes.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

New 25-Acre Park Acquisition on Greenville Loop Road

City commits $1 million initially, with estimated future development costs around $10 million over the next five years.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

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