Council Member Precinct 4· 2023-12-11–2027-12-01; start: installation ceremony of Monday December 11, 2023 per Robesonian 'Davis, Douglas, council begin new terms serving Lumberton' (Dec 11, 2023); month-level end: December 2027 per lumbertonnc.gov Mayor page (mayoral elections 2023, 2027) and the city directory term expiry December 2027

Karen Higley

Lumberton

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 2
Total speaking time: 2:22
Avg per meeting: 1:11
Segments: 41

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Top issues during term (2)(Development)

high↑Jul 2026[27]

Linkhaw Farms mixed-use subdivision annexation

Annexation would add hundreds of acres of developed and developable property to the city tax base.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

2021 CDBG-NR Housing Rehabilitation Closeout

$146,387.87 in grant funds de-obligated back to the state.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (1)(Development)

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Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Ratify the commitment to support Jennings Village Affordable Housing Development with their Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application in the next funding cycle.