Commissioner, District 2· December 5, 2022 - December 7, 2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Earl McKee
Orange County
About
Earl McKee's campaign for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners centered on key infrastructure and community development issues, specifically highlighting the expansion of the local broadband program and addressing housing challenges.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureEarl McKee campaigned on expanding and improving the local broadband program.
- developmentEarl McKee focused his campaign platform on addressing housing issues in Orange County.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 3:08:43
- Avg per meeting
- 6:17
- Segments
- 2492
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Top issues during term (20)
2025 Real Property Revaluation Audit and Assessment Reform
The revaluation determines every property owner's tax bill, so the audit's fixes directly affect future assessments.
FY 2026-27 Recommended Operating Budget & CIP Scenarios
Requires significant debt financing and an estimated multi-cent tax increase over the decade to fund capital projects.
Countywide Master Aging Plan Parks Discussion
Blackwood Farms Commemorative Marker Installation
Unified Development Ordinance Subdivision Amendments
A year and a half of staff work on the package is shelved for now.
FY 2026-27 Education Operating and Capital Budgets
Informs capital planning and per-student operating costs across school districts.
Animal Shelter Operations and Population Management
Clinic revenue is around $35,000 and tracking 150% over last year, a boost to the shelter's budget.
Holy Trinity Church Zoning Atlas Amendment & Traffic Impact
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Anti-Lynching Proclamation Update
OWASA PFAS Management and Water Quality
Advanced PFAS treatment using granular activated carbon is estimated to cost over $60 million in capital construction and $2 million annually in operating expenses.
FY27 Q2 Transit Tax District Amendments
Impacts $5.8 million in proposed transit allocations and holds funds in reserve to mitigate a projected $4.2 million FY27 budget shortfall.
Annual Work Plan Summaries from County Advisory Boards
None directly from the presentations, though several boards requested future funding considerations.
Interactive Parks and Greenways Map Updates
Capital costs remain undefined pending future feasibility studies and trail design specifications.
PRC Vacancies and Appointments
Proposed Dog Fun Run Fundraiser
Has the potential to generate supplemental revenue for animal programs.
Public Safety Radio System Infrastructure Upgrades
Projected total cost is approximately $24.9 million, with Orange County funding 70% and municipalities funding 30%.
First Responder Health and Annual Physicals
Could require significant county funding if implemented as a coordinated regional program.
Federal SNAP and Medicaid Policy Changes & County Budget Impacts
Orange County faces hundreds of thousands of dollars in new administrative and benefit costs due to federal and state policy shifts.
County-Owned Real Property Sales Process
Generates revenue from property sale while transferring capital construction costs for sports fields to a non-profit.
Youth Behavioral Health Resources and Crisis Care
Requires $3.36 million in additional capital funding and an estimated annual operating subsidy of $2.7 million.
Decisions during term (315)
Recorded while McKee was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Zoning Atlas Amendment – Holy Trinity Church
Forwarding Tax Amendment Resolution to Counties
Consent Agenda
Minutes for September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Amendment #4
Approval of Updated BOCC Rules of Procedure
Approval of Orange County Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
FY2026-2027 Transit Grant Certifications
FY 2023-24 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Funding – Partial Reissuance of $500,000 for Affordable Housing
CASA Development Agreement (Homestead Gardens) – Ratification of Manager’s Approval
Approval of a Shelter Contract Renewal with Inter-Faith Council
Approval of a Permanent Supportive Housing Contract Renewal with Inter-Faith Council
Approval of Ownership Transfer Documents for a Tinnin Woods Home (Habitat)
Adjournment
Set Aside Rules of Procedure for Tax Amendment Resolution
Resolution on Constitutional Tax Amendments
Human Relations Commission – Appointments Discussion
Animal Services Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion
Commission for the Environment – Appointments Discussion
Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion
Voting record (67)
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Zoning Atlas Amendment – Holy Trinity Church
Forwarding Tax Amendment Resolution to Counties
approve the ordinance amending the unified development ordinance of Orange County and the statement of approval and consistency of the proposed unified development ordinance text amendment regarding s
Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Subdivision Administration
Tax Collector's Annual Settlement and Order to Collect
Updated Process for the Sale of Orange County-Owned Real Property
Consent Agenda
Vote to fill the vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners through December 7, 2026
Appointment to Vacant District 1 Commissioner Seat
Amend Longtime Homeowner Assistance (LHA) Program
Adopt Series 2026B Final Financing Resolution for Crisis Diversion Center
Establish Tax Administrator Oversight Model
to accept the FY 2026-36 Orange County Ten-Year Capital Investment Plan, and approve funding for FY 2026-27, and adopt the FY 2026-27 County Capital projects as stated in Attachment 2; the FY 2026-27
to adopt the FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinances and the FY 2026-27 County Fee Schedule, and approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Opioid Settlement Fund Spending Authorization Resolution and Occupancy
to modify the Board of Commissioners’ Intent to Adopt motion and vote that passed at the June 4, 2026 budget work session and that the Board set the 2026–2027 County Tax Rate using the Manager’s recom
to deny the Q4 Amendments with the following concerns: Amendments #1 and #3 recommend funding operating expenditures that are not included in the FY2026-27 Annual Work Program as recommended by the St
Approval of FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinances and County Fee Schedule
I am unable to support this motion due to the facts I previously stated. I said I fear that this will be the beginning of a long line of tax increases.
Acceptance of Ten-Year CIP and FY 2026-27 CIP Projects
I will also not be able to support this for previously stated concerns over the borrowing and the amount of taxes that is going to draw over the next ten years.