Feb 4, 2026 Meeting video and minutes

Shane Vance candidate for Sheriff Q&A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5SpB1gQwlQ

Main Meeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coSabaqPweQ

Minutes:

Jeremy Wise candidate for Commissioner

MCAR volunteer opportunities

  • Dog walking and other help at the shelter. February 28 & March 28. Email [email protected] if you’d like to help.

Trash pickup on Feb 16 @ 2pm

  • This will be near the hospital though final location is TBD

Bridge occupation Feb 7 @ 2pm

  • Called off due to weather

No Kings initial discussion

  • Still need to apply to be an official host but their signup form has been broken. Will keep trying.
  • Welcome table womaned by Cynthia, will reach out to see if Nancy will help again. Another person or two would be helpful so they can move about during the protest.
  • Need to find additional safety team members. Currently MichaelH & Michael M.
  • Need 2-3 chant leads for the marches. Another bullhorn or two would be helpful.
  • Need a music team to help coordinate live and recorded music for the day.
  • Discussion about splitting the protest between Burnsville and Spruce Pine and/or having rotating groups out at the highway. Lots of good input but will need to create lead and safety teams for each location. Volunteers needed!