Region I Publishes McDowell County Meeting Schedule to Boost Civic Access

The Region I Planning and Development Council’s meetings and postings page now serves as a single reference for McDowell County residents seeking upcoming local government and public service district meetings. The page lists recurring monthly meeting dates and times for towns and the county commission, and notes a Region I PDC quarterly board meeting scheduled for January 2026 with the date to be determined.

For McDowell County municipalities the posted recurring schedules are: Town of Anawalt, second Tuesday at 1:00 PM; Town of Bradshaw, second Tuesday at 7:00 PM; Town of Davy, second Thursday at 7:00 PM; City of Gary, first Tuesday after the third of the month at 6:00 PM; Town of Iaeger, third Monday at 6:00 PM; City of Keystone, first Thursday at 5:30 PM; Town of Kimball, second Tuesday at 6:00 PM; Town of Northfork, second Thursday at 6:00 PM; City of War, third Monday at 6:00 PM; and City of Welch, first Monday at 6:00 PM. The McDowell County Commission is listed as meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

Beyond town councils and the county commission, the Region I page compiles schedules for public service districts and sanitary and utility boards that affect McDowell communities. For residents tracking budget decisions, utility rates, land-use approvals, grant applications, or local ordinances, the calendar offers a centralized starting point to locate when and where those deliberations occur.

The Region I PDC also plans a quarterly board meeting in January 2026; the precise date remains to be determined. Residents or journalists seeking virtual access to Region I meetings may request Zoom information via the contact email kimodle@regiononepdc.org.

Making meeting schedules readily available strengthens public accountability by reducing barriers to participation and enabling timely scrutiny of local decisions. Residents should verify meeting times and locations with the listed hosts before attending, since schedules can change. For community members seeking to influence local policy or monitor service district actions, the Region I calendar is now a practical tool to ensure government actions in McDowell County remain visible and accessible.