Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cleveland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in general with high priority
Cleveland County Burn Ban
County commissioners were scheduled to consider a burn ban, which would restrict open burning countywide due to fire risk. If enacted, it affects anyone planning to burn brush, debris or fields.
Appointment of new Cleveland County Sheriff
The county has a new Sheriff: Daryl Weaver, starting July 6. This follows an executive session discussion about the sheriff's office leadership. A public press conference was held at 2 p.m. at sheriff's headquarters.
Sheriff appointment process concerns
A resident asked the board to suspend the current process for filling the sheriff's office and instead call a special election, citing information he obtained through an open records request. The board referred the request to the District Attorney's office and later discussed the sheriff's employment in closed session.