Commissioner· 2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Pat Tillman
Guilford County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 56:31
- Avg per meeting
- 4:21
- Segments
- 1036
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Moratorium and Clean Energy Advocacy
Potential impact on future industrial tax base and high capital investment requirements for electrical and cooling infrastructure.
State Constitutional Amendments Impact on Public Schools
Potential state revenue constraints affecting local public school funding.
Piedmont Memorial Cemetery Maintenance and Ownership
10-Year Capital Improvement Plan & Facility Upgrades
Capital expenditure for construction, to be detailed when the contract is brought back for approval.
Residential Rezoning Denial at 645 NC Highway 62 East
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law enforcement investigation
Local taxpayers avoid the hefty legal costs of a prolonged criminal trial.
FY2027 County Budget and Strategic Priorities
Total general fund expenditures of $935,455,000 with a recommended tax rate of 61.9 cents per $100 valuation.
Health & Human Services Agency Consolidation
Involves a nearly 90% loss in state revenue for the program and requires county investment to maintain services for uninsured clients.
Overhauled economic incentive guidelines
Incentive dollars are taxpayer-funded tax refunds; the changes aim to make sure every dollar tied to a deal actually gets repaid with jobs and investment.
pedestrian plaza project
Project costs might shift depending on how long the pilot stays on hold and what changes people want made.
C-PACE Program Resolution of Intent
No public funds involved; financed entirely via private capital providers secured through voluntary property assessments.
Piedmont Triad International Airport Terminal Renovation Bonds
Up to $300 million in revenue bonds issued by PTAA, paid entirely through airport operational revenues, user fees, and passenger facility charges with zero county tax impact.
election results
Your local property taxes and city service budgets will be directly shaped by the spending priorities of these newly elected officials.
Community-Based Organization Funding Revision
Restructures the distribution timeline and administrative requirements for local nonprofit grants.
road maintenance
This tech upgrade helps the city use plows more efficiently, which could save money on wasted salt and fuel.
Employee Benefits and Health Plan Sustainability
Requires general fund transfers and reserve utilization to maintain the health fund's solvency.
Employee Health Benefits Fund Sustainability
Projected annual cost increases of approximately $4 million requiring proactive fiscal adjustments.
North Carolina Railway Project Construction and Closures
None directly reported for county operating funds, though coordination required staff resources.
County legislative priorities for 2027 long session
The SNAP/FNS penalty could cost the county roughly $12.5 million next year if state rules aren't changed; GTCC would gain $22.5 million in state money if the ask succeeds.
State budget law (SB 257) changes to county operations
The budget adds a new state building code regulatory fee and shifts costs like Medicaid and juvenile detention that counties must absorb.
Decisions during term (237)
Recorded while Tillman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Defer Action on Data Center Moratorium to November 5, 2026
Authorize Lease with Option to Purchase for 2400 Freeman Mill Road
Amend Capital Project Ordinances and Reallocate Savings
Adopt Updated Economic Development Incentive Grant Regulations
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Voting record (135)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Conditional Rezoning Case #26-02-PLBD-00011 (645 NC Highway 62 East)
direct staff to provide high-risk case management services for eligible uninsured individuals.
authorize the County Manager to request a no-cost comprehensive programmatic and operational Peer Review of the Guilford County Planning Department Interlocal Agreements through the North Carolina Ass
direct staff to schedule a legislative public hearing for October 15th, 2026, to allow the Board to consider adopting an ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium of up to 180 days for any potenti
NCACC Review of Planning Interlocal Agreements and Fees
Care Management for At Risk Children (CMARC) and High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP) Transition
Data Center Development and Moratorium Public Hearing
Motion was made by Commissioner Alan Perdue, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to deny the request to conditionally rezone an approximate 3.72-acre portion of the subject property lo
Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the Resolution of Intent to Adopt the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C
Consent and Addendum Agendas Approval
Motion was made by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, and seconded by Commissioner Carly Cooke, to adopt the updated Guilford County Federal Procurement Policies and Procedures in alignment with October 2
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Alan Perdue, to appoint Donna Bailey to serve as Assistant Tax Assessor to support continuity of service as backup t
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to conduct the required public hearing to assess the value and need for a community transportation
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to consider and approve the following appointments and reappointments to various boards & com
Motion was made by Commissioner Alan Perdue, and seconded by Commissioner Carly Cooke, to hold a closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(3, 5 & 6) for the purposes of consulting with the Co
Motion was made by Commissioner Carly Cooke, and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to adopt, in substantial form, and authorize staff to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the North C
Motion was made by Commissioner Pat Tillman, and seconded by Commissioner Carly Cooke, to hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance of not to exceed $300,000,000 in airport revenue bonds to be is
Motion was made by Commissioner Carly Cooke, and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to conduct the required public hearing to assess the value and need for a community transportation system, and up
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to adopt the consent and addendum agendas.
Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Revenue Bonds
Section 5311 Transportation Grant Application
Conditional Rezoning Denial for 5143 Randleman Road
C-PACE Program Resolution of Intent
Federal Procurement Policies and Procedures Update
NCDHHS / County Memorandum of Understanding (G.S. 108A-74)
Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and Commissions
Appointment of Assistant Tax Assessor
adopt the amended Community-Based Organization (CBO) regulation as presented.
Community-Based Organization (CBO) Regulation Adoption
Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to adopt the recusal votes for Chairman Alston and Vice Chairwoman Foster pursuant to NCGS 14-234.3 as
Motion was made by Commissioner Alan Perdue, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to adjourn the special meeting.
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to hold a closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 (a) (1, 3 & 6).
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget and budget ordinance excluding Item C.
Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to appropriate and administer a contract through our Budget Department for the International Civil Righ
Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Brandon Gray-Hill, to appropriate $200,000 to the Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce for business and economic Deve
Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Brandon Gray-Hill to appropriate $65,000 to Forward High Point for business and economic Development support.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kay Cashion, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to appropriate $125,000 to the High Point Market Authority for business and economic development suppor
Recusal Vote for Non-Profit Contracts
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget and Budget Ordinance
I cannot support the budget. I support a flat $0.73 tax rate.
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to set a Special Meeting date for June 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to consider and approve the following appointments and reappointments to various boards & commissi
Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Alan Perdue, to adopt the consent and addendum agendas.
Motion was made by Commissioner Alan Perdue, and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to hold a closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 for the purpose of consulting with the County Attorney
Motion was made by Commissioner Carly Cooke, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the reallocation of ARPA Enabled funds within the Homelessness Taskforce budget to allocate $30,000
Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Carly Cooke, to recuse Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster from voting on agenda item 2026-305.
Consent and Addendum Agendas Approval
Set Special Meeting for FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption
ARPA Allocation for Interactive Resource Center
Commissioner Tillman expressed concern that the funds could be better utilized for direct food assistance and questioned whether fencing would displace individuals needing shelter.