Mark C. SmithChair, District 5Board of Commissioners
Mark C. SmithChair, District 5
Benji HollomanVice-Chair, District 4
Ann Floyd HugginsDistrict 1
Mary Perkins-WilliamsDistrict 2
Christopher NunnallyDistrict 3
Gary WeaverDistrict 6
Melvin McLawhornDistrict A: 1 & 2
Rochelle BrownDistrict B: 3 & 6
Mac ManningDistrict C: 4 & 5
Janis GallagherCounty ManagerPitt County Districts
Pitt County Commissioner Districts and Combined Districts Map
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Pitt County Commissioner Districts & Representatives
Geographic relationships shown in the map
- On the main county map, District 2 occupies the north and northeast, District 4 the west, District 3 the east-central area, and District 6 the south and southeast. Districts 1 and 5 are narrow central districts around the county’s central convergence.
- In the combined-district inset, A is north-central, B is east and southeast, and C is west and southwest; the three areas meet around the same central part of the county.
- Named corridors visible on the maps include US 64 Alternate, US 264, NC 13, NC 30, NC 33, NC 102, NC 118, NC 222, NC 258, NC 903, and I-587. The north arrow shows orientation.
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| District | Representative |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Floyd Huggins |
| 2 | Mary Perkins-Williams |
| 3 | Christopher Nunnally |
| 4 | Benji Holloman |
| 5 | Mark C. Smith |
| 6 | Gary Weaver |
| District | Representative |
|---|---|
| A | Melvin McLawhorn |
| B | Rochelle Brown |
| C | Mac Manning |
Map Metadata: Map Produced by Pitt County GIS, May 8, 2026. Pitt County Management Information Systems.
About Pitt County
Pitt County Quick Stats
- Incorporated in 1760
- Commissioner-Manager form of Government
- County Seat - Greenville
- Square Miles in area - 657
- Population - 182,572
- County Employees - 1157.55
- Total Budget - $429,523,462
- Ad Valorem Tax Rate - 56.63¢ per $100
Mission
Pitt County enhances the community’s well-being with care, respect and efficiency
Vision
Community at heart, innovation in mind.
Core Values
- Professional: We embrace service delivery practices that are consistent with our mission and promote excellence.
- Collaborative: We achieve success by working together to accomplish great things for our community.
- Compassionate: We act with integrity and show care and empathy for others.
- Accountable: We commit to sharing information, making decisions that are deliberate and based on fact, and using public resources wisely to retain community trust.
- Innovative: We foster a culture of curiosity and adaptability and encourage the development of new and improved ideas.
Budget Overview
The total budget for FY 2026-27 is $429,523,462. This budget represents an increase of 2.11%, when compared to the previous year’s budget. $62,420,393 of the recommended budget is representative of municipal taxes required by GASB 84. The General Fund, the County’s main control fund, is projected at $258,671,502 or a 4.17% increase from last year.
The adopted tax rate to support the General Fund budget is 56.63 cents per $100 of valuation. The EMS district tax rate remains unchanged at 5.95 cents.
The theme for this year’s budget is “Strategic”. The recommended budget seeks to support the stated core values from the Board of Commissioner’s Strategic Plan. The budget also includes a number of employee benefits including a 3.0% market adjustment (COLA), Pay for Performance compensation, funding for mandated retirement rate increases and funding for enhanced Longevity Benefit for employees. Additionaly, provisions were made to increase staffing in multiple departments.
Budget Priorities
Education
- Funds Pitt County Schools request providing a 9.5% increase or $5,203,935 over the prior year. The total combined appropriation of operating and capital funding is $61,423,058. Fully funds requested teacher supplement, second half of compensation study for classified staff, funding for additional school nurses and SROs, and $2,000,000 in technology devices for students. A one time capital outlay appropriation of $1,820,000 is included for vehicles, buildings and electronic upgrades.
- Funds Pitt Community College request providing a 3.0% increase, or $319,765 in current expense appropriation over the prior year with a total appropriation of $7,538,684.
- Funding includes 3% increase for county funded employees. Remaining half operational expense for new welding bulding, increased costs for utilties and insurance and a one time capital outlay of $3,700,000 for building repairs/improvements.
Public Safety
- Maintains Emergency Medical Services (EMS) tax rate of 5.95 cents per $100 valuation.
- Includes minimal fire district tax increase or decrease to the following fire departments:
| District | Current Rate | New Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 0.0675 | 0.0900* |
| Farmville | 0.0600 | 0.1000 |
| Grimesland | 0.0800 | 0.0900 |
| Stokes | 0.0700 | 0.0900 |
* Have requested vehicle purchase.
Human Services
- Provides funding for a new Advanced Provider position to enhance and expand Adult Health Services at Public Health.
- Continues funding for outside affiliate agency, Pitt County Council on Aging, to provide services to the elderly of Pitt County and renovations for Sheppard Memorial Library.
- Maintains funding for outside sustaining agencies including the Little Willie Center, NC Stop Human Trafficking and Community Crossroads Center to provide specialized services to children and adults.
Facility and Space Needs
- Provides $1.97 million in funding for a new EMS station at Government Circle.
Cultural and Recreational Activities
- Continues funding for Cultural Arts and Recreation Department to include a new position.
- Maintains funding for outside sustaining agencies that provide cultural and recreational opportunities to citizens. Agencies funded include Ayden Cultural Arts and Recreation, Pitt County Arts Council and, NC Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek and Greenville.
Economic Development
- Increases funding for Pitt Community College Bulldog Promise Scholarship.
- Enhances funding for Pitt-Greenville Airport.
Infrastructure Improvements
- Provides $400,000 in funding for Facilities Capital Maintenance needs for improvements to County Buildings.
- Finances $550,000 for Animal Services building modifications.
- Allows $1,510,000 for various equipment needs and repairs at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facilities.
Source Of Funding
WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?
ALL FUNDS
$429,523,462 Total
FY 2026-2027 REVENUES
- Ad Valorem - 59.79
- Other Taxes - 9.76%
- Intergovernmental - 9.45%
- Permits & Fees - 7.59%
- Sales & Services 2.79%
- Interest Earnings - 1.14%
- Miscellaneous - 2.42%
- Fund Balance Appropriated - 7.06%
| Ad Valorem Taxes | $215,857,820 |
| Other Taxes | $35,219,231 |
| Intergovernmental | $34,101,850 |
| Permits & Fees | $27,411,266 |
| Sales & Services | $10,071,274 |
| Interest Earnings | $4,105,500 |
| Miscellaneous | $8,745,024 |
| Fund Balances Appropriated | $25,504,425 |
| GROSS REVENUES | $361,016,390 |
| Interfund Transfers | $68,507,072 |
| TOTAL BUDGET | $429,523,462 |
Note: Interfund transfers are an expense in one fund and a revenue in another. Therefore, the resources are recorded twice or “duplicated” in the total budget. Deducting this duplication gives a more accurate budget estimate.
Revenue for use by Pitt County is received from many different sources, and therefore, is affected by an array of outside factors. State and Federal sources are of significant impact to the County’s revenues. Current trends and expected changes, as well as past trends and the County’s growth, are all considered when estimating these revenues. A 56.63¢ tax rate is established for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes
The Ad Valorem tax revenue estimate is on $24.68 billion valuation of property taxed at 56.63 cents per $100. The collection rate is projected at 99.41% for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. For comparative purposes, funding for education in Pitt County (both Pitt County Schools and Pitt Community College) represents 50% of the property taxes collected with the remaining percentage representing County services.
Revaluation of real property is required by statute at least every eight years. Pitt County has chosen to perform revaluation on a four-year cycle. Pitt County completed its revaluation for levy of taxes effective January 1, 2024. As of the 2024 property revaluation cycle, property values increased by 56.42% when compared to 2020. The growth in the property valuation represents the highest amount on record and reflects the County’s continued economic growth.
Other Taxes
Other taxes consist primarily of sales and use taxes. The current sales tax rate in Pitt County is 7%; The state retains 4.75% while Pitt County receives two and one-quarter percent (2.25%). The make-up of the 2.25% in sales tax proceeds received by the County is as follows: Article 39 – 1%, Article 40 – .5%, Article 42 – .5%, and Article 46 – .25%.
Intergovernmental Revenues
Intergovernmental revenues consist of restricted and unrestricted revenues from the State and Federal governments as well as various grant programs. State estimates and contract arrangements are included in the various Human Services and Public Safety areas where these monies are primarily earned.
Permits and Fees
Fees charged by various departments are included in this category such as building permits, inspection fees and fees charged by the Register of Deeds. Reimbursements from Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance for Public Health are a significant portion of this revenue source.
Sales and Services
Sales and services consist of revenues from user charges from the Solid Waste program, the E 9-1-1 surcharge, and miscellaneous rents, concessions and fees.
Interest Earning
The County’s investment options are governed by N.C. General Statues. Earnings reflect anticipated interest rates as well as the amount of County funds available to be invested.
Miscellaneous
All revenues not previously identified are included in this category. These are typically revenues of a non-recurring nature.
Fund Balance Appropriated
Fund Balances, which have been appropriated in the budget, are reflected here. Fund balances were appropiated in the General Fund, Public Health, Social Services, School Capital Reserve, Economic Development and EMS Dtsrict Funds.