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Commissioner, District 7· 2018–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Robbie B. Davis

Nash County

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Term ending Dec 7, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
1:46:50
Avg per meeting
13:21
Segments
1395

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑May 2026[32]

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update

Will shape county administrative review costs and development standards for future private projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Rocky Cross Diner Conditional Rezoning

Modest commercial growth and job creation in the Middlesex area.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Establishment of County Swiftwater Rescue Team

Unknown until presented by the interim finance director.

medium↓Aug 2026[16]

Data Center and Crypto Mining Moratorium

medium↓Sep 2026[15]

Winstead Crossroads Rezoning Denied

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Application

Up to $950,000 in grant funds for housing repairs, at no local cost if awarded.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

Rocky Mount Water and Wastewater Agreement Amendments

A private owner could raise wholesale water rates paid by the county and its customers; the sale price itself is $174.6 million.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Williams Haven Major Subdivision Sketch Plan

A moratorium could slow tax-base growth while assessments identify where infrastructure spending is needed.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Variance Request V-261001 for Access Easement Width Reduction

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Fire Services Working Group Coordination and Funding

Allocates $755,000 in county funds to support local fire departments.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Retirement of three long-serving commissioners

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Voluntary Agriculture District ordinance updates

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Magnolia Estates roads into state system

Would shift road maintenance responsibility from the county to the state.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Septic System Repair Program

Unknown until details are presented; may involve grant or county funds.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

SNAP cost-share and error-rate penalties

The county's reimbursed SNAP admin costs could drop from about half to a quarter, adding roughly $1.3 million in annual local burden.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Disaster debris removal readiness

No cost unless a disaster triggers task orders; avoids post-storm price gouging and delays.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Beulah Acres subdivision rezoning

New homes will add to the county tax base but also raise service demands.

high↓Apr 2026[9]

Spring Hope extraterritorial jurisdiction expansion

ETJ itself doesn't change taxes, but farmers in the area could face engineered-permit costs for ag buildings if town rules apply.

high↓May 2026[7]

Nash Community College FY 2026-2027 Budget Request

$1.95 million from general fund balance.

medium↓Apr 2026[6]

Courthouse accessibility improvement

The change order's dollar amount is not stated in the record.

Decisions during term (167)

Recorded while Davis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (29)

14 yes15 no

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Voted noOct 19, 2026

Emergency Response and Swiftwater Rescue Team Grant

It is a duplication of an existing top-tier swiftwater team in Rocky Mount and uses unnecessary state taxpayer money.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Budget amendments 7 and 9 (Nash Community College property; swift water purchase)

Voted noSep 8, 2026

that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve and authorize the purchase of the real property (3538 Eastern Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, for use by Nash Community College) in accordance

Voted noSep 8, 2026

Purchase of 3538 Eastern Avenue, Rocky Mount for Nash Community College

Voted noAug 3, 2026

to approve the purchase of 39.84 acres at 3538 Eastern Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a property adjacent to Nash Community College at the purchase price of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousa

Voted noAug 3, 2026

that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve the request by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office to establish one (1) additional full-time Records Specialist position.

Voted noAug 3, 2026

to table the Purchase of Land Adjacent to Nash Community College agenda item until the September 8, 2026, Board of Commissioners regular meeting.

Voted noAug 3, 2026

that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve the Sole Source purchase of Swiftwater Rescue Boat package.

Voted noAug 3, 2026

that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve the following Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Moratorium Ordinance Regulation on Data Centers, Data Processing Facilities and

Voted noJul 13, 2026

On motion of Freddy Howell seconded by Gwen Wilkins and duly passed with Robbie B. Davis voting “no”, that the Nash County Board of Commissioners award Engineering Services Contract to The Wooten Comp

Voted noJul 13, 2026

Middlesex Corporate Centre Water Extension Engineering Contract

Expressed concern regarding the high percentage of engineering costs relative to construction.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 214, Part V, Section 5

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Debt Payoff for Highway 97 Shell Building

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

On motion of Gwen Wilkins seconded by Robbie B. Davis and duly passed by the following vote, that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve the following resolution.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

On motion of Fred Belfield, Jr. seconded by Robbie B. Davis and duly passed by the following vote, that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve Debt Payoff request for Hwy 97 Shell Building.

Voted noApr 6, 2026

On motion of Sue Leggett seconded by Freddy Howell and duly passed by the following vote that the Nash County Board of Commissioners adopt the statement of plan consistency and reasonableness below an

Voted noApr 6, 2026

On motion of J. Wayne Outlaw seconded by Gwen Wilkins and duly passed with Robbie B. Davis voting “no,” that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve the recommendation to hire a part-time Farme

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

On motion of Robbie B. Davis seconded by Fred Belfield, Jr. and duly passed by the following vote that the Nash County Board of Commissioners adopt the statement of plan consistency and reasonableness

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

On motion of Robbie B. Davis seconded by Gwen Wilkins and duly passed by the following vote, that the Nash County Board of Commissioners adopt the statement of plan consistency and reasonableness belo

Voted noApr 6, 2026

On motion of J. Wayne Outlaw seconded by Gwen Wilkins and duly passed with Robbie B. Davis voting “no,” that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve an Animal Services Director position to prov

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Conditional Rezoning CZ-260201: Williams Run, Section 2, Phase 2

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Conditional Rezoning CZ-251201: West Hornes Church Road Subdivision

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Conditional Rezoning CZ-260301: Vision Homes at Robertson Subdivision

Voted noApr 6, 2026

Animal Services Director Position

Opposed adding a high-level position three-fourths through the budget year rather than during the budget process.

Voted noApr 6, 2026

Part-Time Farmers Market Assistant

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

On motion of Fred Belfield, Jr. seconded by Robbie B. Davis and duly passed by the following vote that the Nash County Board of Commissioners follow the funding formula established in 2001 and approve

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

On motion of Fred Belfield, Jr. seconded by Gwen Wilkins and duly passed by the following vote that the Nash County Board of Commissioners approve the following budget amendment.

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Approval of FY2026 Funding Formula for Braswell Memorial Public Library

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Approval of Budget Amendment 6 (Braswell Memorial Public Library)