Monday, February 23, 2026
2026 State of the County Address
Smithfield, N.C.- This year, the Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, Patrick Harris, delivered the State of the County address through a video produced by the County’s Public Information Office. The video was played earlier this week at the Board's regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026. Below is the transcript of his remarks. Hello, I’m Patrick Harris, chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. On behalf of my fellow commissioners and our County staff,
