Davidson County Commissioners
Government Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2200
Fax (336) 248-2840
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Devoted to excellence in serving our citizens. |
| Sam Watford, Chairman |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/commissioners/ |
Board of Elections
Board of Elections
912 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2190
Fax (336) 242-2199
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The Davidson County Board of Elections is responsible for the registration of all eligible Davidson County citizens to vote, as well as to conduct fair, non-partisan elections consistent with the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina and the United States of America, as well as procedures and regulations as prescribed by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. |
| Ruth Huneycutt, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Elections/ |
Cooperative Extension
Cecil School Building
301 E. Center Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2080
Fax (336) 249-7300
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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is an educational partnership helping people put research-based knowledge to work for economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and an improved quality of life. |
| Troy Coggins, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/CooperativeExtension/
http://davidson.ces.ncsu.edu/ (Cooperative Extension) |
County Attorney
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 236-3084
Fax (336) 248-8440
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To represent the County of Davidson with integrity and professionalism. To act as in-house legal counsel to the County of Davidson by providing high-quality, expert legal representation to the Board of Commissioners, the County Manager and County departments. |
| Charles Frye , County Attorney |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/CountyAttorney/ |
County Manager
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2200
Fax (336) 248-8440
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The Davidson County Manager's Office is committed to providing timely, thorough, accurate and effective services to the Board of Commissioners, Department Heads and citizens of Davidson County. |
| Robert Hyatt, Davidson County Manager |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/CountyManager/
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/commissioners/ (County Commissioners) |
DavidsonWorks
Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus
555 West Center Street Extension
Lexington, NC 27295
Ph. (336) 242-2065
Fax (336) 236-7522
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Our vision is to stimulate economic growth by providing a skilled workforce that exceeds business needs for today and tomorrow.
Our mission is to provide cutting edge globally competitive workforce development solutions for individuals and business fostering a quality workforce. |
| Cindy Livengood, Department Head |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/DavidsonWorks/
http://www.davidsonworks.org/ (DavidsonWorks)
http://www.davidsoncountyjoblink.org/ (Job Link) |
Emergency Communications
Davidson County 911 Center
949 North Main St.
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2132
Fax (336) 242-1377
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Davidson County 911 Emergency Communication's mission is to serve as the communications link between the citizens and the public safety agencies; accurate identification of the citizen's location and public safety response needs, quick and accurate activation of public safety services; to provide communications support and coordination for all city/county public safety and applicable support agencies.
In carring out our mission, we recognize that service is our one and only product and we share a common, ongoing goal to provide it at the most superior level possible in a courteous and professional manner. We also recognize that our strength and success are directly related to the individual and unique contributions of each of us working in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with our public safety associates both within and outside the Communication Center |
| Terry Bailey, Emergency Communications Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/911/ |
Emergency Services
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2270
Fax (336) 249-7863
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The Davidson County Department of Emergency Services provides services to the community by preventing and minimizing loss of life, pain, suffering, property, and environmental damage from fires, natural disasters, man-made disasters and medical emergencies. To accomplish this, Davidson County Emergency Services will provide education, prevention, and emergency response.
Separated into 3 Divisions (Emergency Medical Services, Fire Marshal’s Office, and Emergency Management), Davidson County Emergency Services has a total of 96 employees and serves a population of over 155,000 in a 582 square mile area.
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| Jeffrey Smith, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/EMS/ |
Finance
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2020
Fax (336) 243-7578
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Record all County financial transactions in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations and report on financial activities through the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. |
| Jane Kiker, Finance Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Finance/ |
Health
Health Department
915 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2300
Fax (336) 242-2485
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The Davidson County Health Department Mission is to assess, protect and promote the quality of life and health of all people within the county. |
| Layton Long, Local Health Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/HealthDepartment/
http://www.dchdnc.com/ (Davidson County Health Department) |
Human Resources
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2210
Fax (336) 236-3210
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To be the proactive and strategic provider of quality professional human resource services for Davidson County government, including; the development and administration of all related policies, employee recruitment, job classification and compensation, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, safety and risk management, employee training and development, public and employee relations. |
| Jim Tysinger, Human Resources Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/HumanResources/ |
Information Technology
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2267
Fax (336) 236-7500
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The mission of the Davidson County Information Technology Department is to offer quality, cost-effective information services to assist County departments in fulfilling their responsibilities to provide services to the public. |
| Joel Hartley, Chief Information Officer |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/IT/
http://webgis.co.davidson.nc.us/ (Geographical Information Systems) |
Inspections
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2230
Fax (336) 249-9703
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Construction of safer buildings through code enforcement.
The Davidson County Inspections Department is authorized by the North Carolina General Statutes to enforce the North Carolina State Building Code. Our primary function is to accept plans for review and issuance of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. We also issue permits for modular and manufactured homes as well as demolition, signs, renovation and swimming pools. We are responsible for the enforcement of the Floodplain Ordinance and the compliance of all structures within the county relative to the Building Code.
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| Ron Triplette, Inspections Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Inspections/
http://permits.co.davidson.nc.us/ (Inspection Permits) |
Integrated Solid Waste
Integrated Solid Waste Management Adm. Office
1242 Old US Hwy 29
Thomasville, NC 27360
Ph. (336) 242-2284
Fax (336) 249-7524
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To create and maintain a safe, clean environment through progressive waste manangement, cost efficient waste disposal, waste reduction/recycling and aggressive waste enforcement.
Innovative Environmental Management for the 21st Century |
| Charles Brushwood, Integrated Solid Waste Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/IntegratedSolidWaste/ |
Library
Lexington Branch Library
602 S. Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2040
Fax (336) 249-8161
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To promote the communication of ideas enlightened citizenship and enriched personal lives through access to educational and recreational materials in print and non-print as well as electronic format. The system's libraries and museum will serve as a center of reliable information and support educational, civic, and cultural activities of the community. |
| Ruth Ann Copley, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Library/
http://library.co.davidson.nc.us/ (Library Catalog)
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/HistoricalMuseum/ (Davidson County Historical Museum) |
Parks and Recreation
Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus
555 West Center Street Extension
Lexington, NC 27295
Ph. (336) 242-2285
Fax (336) 242-2254
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To improve the quality of life to the citizens of Davidson County by advocating and promoting parks, athletic activities, non-athletic recreation activities, recreation area/facilities, and opportunities leisure time activities. |
| Charles Parnell, Recreation Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/ParksAndRecreation/
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/SpecialOlympicsDavidsonCounty/ (Special Olympics Davidson County) |
Planning and Zoning
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2220
Fax (336) 242-2222
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Carry out a comprehensive planning program designed to promote and maintain the orderly physical growth and development of Davidson County.
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| Guy Cornman, III, Planning & Zoning Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/PlanningAndZoning/ |
Public Works and Services
Public Works & Services
925 N. Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2007
Fax (336) 242-1203
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Establish Davidson County Public Works & Services as an essential department in the County by maintaining county facilities and sewer infrastructure.
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| Rex Buck, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/PW/ |
Purchasing
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2030
Fax (336) 249-4178
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Your business services resource! |
| Dwayne Childress, Purchasing Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Purchasing/ |
Register of Deeds
Register of Deeds
203 West 2nd Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2150
Fax (336) 238-2318
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Our goal as Register of Deeds is to fully serve the public to the best of our skills and ability and to record and preserve the records of our county in a manner provided by North Carolina General Statutes. |
| David Rickard, Register of Deeds |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/ROD/
http://davidsoncorod.org/ (Register of Deeds Remote Access Site) |
Senior Services
Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus
555 West Center Street Extension
Lexington, NC 27295
Ph. (336) 242-2290
Fax (336) 236-7515
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Our mission is to support, assist, and advocate for older and disabled adults and their families by offering an evolving array of programs and services to meet their present and future needs regarding their well-being, independence, involvement in their community, and the ability for them to remain in their own home. |
| Thessia Everhart-Roberts, Senior Services Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/SeniorServices/ |
Sheriff
Davidson County Courthouse
110 W Center St.
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2100
Fax (336) 249-6968
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The mission of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office is to maintain social order and provide professional law enforcement services to citizens in the community, within prescribed ethical, budgetary, and Constitutional constraints.
This Department strives to enforce the law and maintain order in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing the need for justice, and consistent appearance of justice.
The Sheriff recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at it's maximum potential without supportive input from the citizens it serves.
This Department actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to assist in bringing to justice those that break the law.
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| David Grice, Sheriff |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Sheriff/
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/AnimalShelter/ (Animal Shelter) |
Social Services
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2500
Fax (336) 249-7588
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The Davidson County Department of Social Services is dedicated to providing opportunities, which assure personal dignity and self-sufficiency for all citizens.
We assist individuals and families in reaching these goals through economic support programs, which ensure that food, shelter, medical care and other basic needs are met. Social work services promote self-determination, enhance family functioning and protect children and disabled adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
We advocate for services that improve the quality of life for individuals and families, affirm each individual’s worth, and encourage personal responsibility in decision-making. We believe that in helping others, we create a stronger community for everyone.
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| Dale Moorefield, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/DSS/ |
Soil and Water
Cecil School Building
301 E. Center Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2075
Fax (336) 242-2982
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The mission of the Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District is to provide technical and informational assistance for the conservation of our natural resources. |
| Andy Miller, Director of Soil & Water Conservation |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/SoilAndWater/ |
Tax Assessor
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2160
Fax (336) 243-2894
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The mission of the Davidson County Tax Office is to fairly and effectively administer the
tax laws governing our county and to instill the highest degree of public confidence in
our integrity and reliability by providing prompt, accurate and courteous service while
promoting compliance with state and local tax laws.
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| Joe Silver, Tax Administrator |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Tax/
http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/taxnet/ (Search Property Tax Values)
http://www.officialpayments.com/ (Pay Property Taxes or Vehicle Taxes On-line) |
Transportation
Davidson County Transportation
925 N. Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2252
Fax (336) 242-2964
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To service the transportation needs of the County of Davidson by providing Safe, Efficient, and Affordable transit service to the participating Human Service Agencies as well as the general public of Davidson County. |
| Rex Buck, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Transportation/ |
Veterans
Governmental Center
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph. (336) 242-2037
Fax (336) 242-2972
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Our mission is to assist all veterans, their spouse's and family members to apply for VA benefits. We strive to help veterans to apply for VA benefits that they are eligible for such as disability, medical, educational, burial, scholarships for their children and widow's benefits. Our goal is to help all veterans. We feel that our veterans defend our country and our constitution, therefore, they are the reason we have our freedom and we are so blessed to have such worthy men and women. Our mission is to help to make life more easier for them when they return and to be able to have a more productive life. We are honored to assist them and their family members in anyway that we can! |
| Boyd Morgan, Director |
Website: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/Veterans/ |