Bradford City of Starke Commission Meeting Dates for August and September Commission Meeting August 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm Commission Meeting August 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm Tentative Budget Hearing September 9, 2025 at 5:01 pm Commission Meeting September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm Final Budget Hearing September 23, 2025 at 5:01 pm … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] An appeal for more money to finish up the Sampson City fire station was approved on the Bradford County Commission’s consent agenda Tuesday morning despite further warning about supporting every funding request. Consent agendas typically list routine, noncontroversial business that the board approves with a single vote without need for … Read more
Bradford STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 25JT000022-100 M.K.D.P., Minor Child. TO: JASON WALDON, RESPONDENT FATHER, of one female bi-racial child, born March 7, 2019, in Haywood County, North Carolina, to K.L.F. TAKE NOTICE that a … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Lisa Heeder’s decision to run for city clerk was simple: she wants to keep her job. The position of city clerk has been vacant since the resignation of Jimmy Crosby in March 2024 and duties formally placed in the hands of the city’s manager on an interim basis. Most city … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Chrissy Thompson believes Starke’s city clerk should play an essential role as a public liaison and government watchdog. Thompson said she wants to bring fresh leadership, transparency and a renewed sense of community engagement to the role, believing the job is more than administrative in nature. She is well known … Read more
The following statement was released by Jimmy Crosby on Sunday afternoon. The full statement is posted below. The Telegraph has offered me the opportunity to respond to the investigation. My first instinct was to go through it piece by piece pointing out what was clearly false and explaining the many parts that are misleading or … Read more
Read Mayor Andy Redding’s full statement here.
Read investigative report here. BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Former Starke Chief Administrative Officer Jimmy Crosby created a “hostile work environment” during his time at city hall, according to an investigative report released July 24. The report, conducted by attorney Meagan L. Logan of Douglas and Douglas Law, documents a pattern of bullying, retaliation, manipulation … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Brandon Stubbs, planning and grants director with North Florida Professional Services, met with Bradford County commissioners July 17 to gather input as the consultant begins drafting amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan and land development regulations. The workshop focused on addressing longstanding issues with subdivision development, particularly those that have … Read more
Tax rate remains steady next year BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Budget discussions turned to the city of Starke’s $43 million enterprise fund during the commission’s July 15 meeting. Nearly 60% of this budget for the city’s utility services is made up of infrastructure improvement funding. The budget presented by General Manager Drew Mullins includes … Read more
