Council Member

Dale Ward
PO Box 189
Badin, NC 28009
Office: 704.422.3470 ext 223

Mr. Ward has served on the Badin Town Council since 2022

Town of Badin Mayor & Town Council

Dale Ward has served on the Badin Town Council since 2022.

Mayor & Council Members - Town Of Badin NC 28009

2026 North Carolina General Election

Council discussed NC Department of Commerce Rural Economic Development Grant application, including a five percent fund match commitment. A resolution and matching fund commitment is required with the application. Rife said the grant is a good match for the conference center. They’ll request $250,000 for the conference center. Motion to approve Resolution to submit an application for NC Department of Commerce Rural Downtown Economic Development Grant: Ward Second: C. Council Vote: Passed/Unanimous

Mayor Harrison called the meeting to order, asked about amendments Almond said there would be none

Moved to approve an application for a North Carolina rural downtown economic development grant for the conference center.

- Moved to approve an application for a North Carolina rural downtown economic development grant for the conference center.

Economy

Council discussed vegetation overgrowth at the train trestle. Ward said it needs to be addressed now before it starts growing in spring and it will beautify the park toward the lake. Motion to allow museum to move forward with vegetation clearing at the train trestle: Ward Second: C. Council Discussion: Almond suggested they fill out a form similar to an event application. Rife agreed so the town would not be held liable.

Council discussed developing policy on debris and vehicles left out for extended periods of time. Ward said town may need to do town cleanup quarterly, some debris is left out for six months. Almond noted adding more collections will invite debris to be set out more often.

Moved to allow vegetation clearing at the train trestle to beautify the park toward the lake.

Said Badin may need quarterly town cleanups because debris can remain uncollected for six months.

- Moved to allow vegetation clearing at the train trestle to beautify the park toward the lake.
- Said Badin may need quarterly town cleanups because debris can remain uncollected for six months.

Public Services

Council voiced opposition to residential construction at 906 and 908 Dewey St. near a flood prone area. No local, county or state ordinance or zoning was violated, but the board’s position is the houses should have been built farther from the low lying watershed area. Ward spoke with the contractor about flooding but they’re moving forward on the building. Motion to approve Resolution opposing specific construction on Dewey Street: Ward Second: Rife Discussion: Ward requested a copy sent to the builder and neighbor. Vote: Passed/Unanimous

Moved to approve a resolution opposing residential construction near a flood-prone watershed area on Dewey Street.

- Moved to approve a resolution opposing residential construction near a flood-prone watershed area on Dewey Street.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 2, 2026, Dale Ward did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

C. Council asked if we had a quote on revised parking in West Badin Park. Eudy said no, but he will call Jason Thompson in the morning. Ward said storm water discussion in the Public Works report should have noted a need for four sections of driveway pipe on Washington St.February 10, 2026 Page 2 of 4

Dale Ward, of 37 Hickory St., said Public Works dept. needs money, staff and equipment and noted right-of-way overgrowth. He said he reviewed June financial reports asked why some amounts changed.

Said Washington Street needs four sections of driveway pipe for stormwater management.

Said the Public Works Department needs funding, staff, and equipment, citing overgrowth in the right-of-way.

- Said Washington Street needs four sections of driveway pipe for stormwater management.
- Said the Public Works Department needs funding, staff, and equipment, citing overgrowth in the right-of-way.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Council discussed a text amendment to Town of Badin Animal Protection and Control Ordinance 17-3 to prohibit feeding deer inside town limits. Motion to accept text amendment to the existing animal control ordinance: Ward Second: C. Council Discussion: Almond recommended a public hearing. Ward amended motion to add pending outcome of public hearing. Vote: Passed/Unanimous

Moved to prohibit feeding deer within town limits, pending the outcome of a public hearing.

- Moved to prohibit feeding deer within town limits, pending the outcome of a public hearing.

Energy & the Environment

Dale Ward

- Said Badin may need quarterly town cleanups because debris can remain uncollected for six months.

As of September 2, 2026, Dale Ward’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Walter Ley

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

Part of the governing body of your town. 