Tim Layman
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Top issues during term (20)
Jail financing and the $70 million bond question
The county avoids lease complications but no dollar figure was discussed.
Hurricane recovery and bridge repairs
No net cost to taxpayers — insurance paid $49,875 and the grant covers the remainder.
Economic development and tourism
The $470K grant spreads improvement costs across state and local partners, so Newport can make upgrades without footing the full bill.
Zoning amendments threatening Meat Jack and small businesses
Unclear — but Hope says the rules could put his family business out of operation.
Countywide zoning controversy
Wastewater service for Cosby, Hartford and Wilton Springs
About $4 million ARPA-funded project; $277,000 paid so far.
Contaminated well water on Sparks and Good Hope Roads
A water line quote came in at $153,000 plus $1,300 per tap; new wells run $50,000-$60,000 each.
Smoky Mountain Innovation Park and economic development
About $4 million in grant-funded work with no local match for county taxpayers.
Commercial rezonings in Cosby and Parrottsville
Donated police SUVs for sheriff's office
Free to the county — the donor department declined any payment.
Pigeon River rafting threatened by I-40 construction
$50,000 from rafting fee revenue, which retains a surplus of its roughly $300,000 annual budget.
election tie
The direct cost is likely limited to recount or administrative expenses, but the tied result could delay local commission decisions.
election certification
The direct taxpayer cost is likely minimal—mostly routine certification and a brief tie-breaking procedure—so this is not a big budget issue.
county election results
Your county tax dollars will be steered by these winners, who set budgets and road spending for the next term.
Bike trails and Innovation Park development
No cost to local taxpayers — grant funds cover the work, including a potential $5 million EDA grant matched by the state.
Federal appropriations and FEMA flood recovery
Potentially millions in unreimbursed disaster costs the county is trying to recover.
Rezoning 1692 Deerwood Road to commercial
Lithium battery disposal
Highway department temporary offices
The lease covers office space for another year until the rebuilt highway building is ready.
Lithium-ion battery fire safety
Decisions during term (129)
Recorded while Layman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Chairman
Election of Vice Chairman
Approval of August 17 amendments
Table 2026-27 committee assignments
Notary commissions approved
Board of Education revenue and expenditure report
Annual report of the county trustee
Tax refund applications
Budget Committee report
Rezone 1880 Hartford Road, Cosby (7.A.1)
Rezone 2331 Happy Hollow Road, Parrottsville (7.A.2)
Initial resolution — $70 million general obligation bonds (7.B)
Bond resolution authorizing up to $70 million (7.B)
Accept four Ford police SUVs donated to sheriff's office (7.E)
Table Commissioner Bright's zoning ballot item (7.F)
Adjournment
Election of meeting chairman
Approval of previous minutes
Election of notaries
Sheriff's Office annual financial report
Voting record (35)
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