Council Member· 2017–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Jennifer M. Stepp
Gastonia
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- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:58:24
- Avg per meeting
- 9:06
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Top issues during term (14)(Development)
New Single-Family Construction at 424 W. Second Ave.
New private capital investment into a vacant infill lot in the historic district.
Unified Development Ordinance Major Development Rules
Absorbed within existing planning department operations.
Union Road Multi-Family Special Use Permit
Significant private investment estimated, alongside municipal infrastructure review costs.
Sierra Ridge East Duplex Development
Expansion of suburban housing stock and infrastructure contributions in western Gastonia.
N. Boyce Street Townhome Development
Private capital investment in housing and commercial corridor revitalization near downtown.
Project Alliance Gastonia 85 Industrial Park Incentive
Generates extensive new industrial tax base with a 10-year Level Four incentive structure.
Downtown USPS Employee Parking Lease
The city receives $10,000 per year in lease revenue for 28 parking spaces.
Downtown Revitalization Plan Adoption
The plan relies on public-private partnerships and strategic land use rather than immediate city funding requests.
Planning Commission Training on Quasi-Judicial Hearings
None directly associated with the training session.
Franklin Yards Redevelopment Agreement Amendment
The project represents a $60 million private investment that will generate tax revenue upon stabilization.
Arlington School Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Private investment will revitalize a long-vacant school building and generate property tax revenue for the city.
Marietta Street Corridor NRSA Plan
Will help leverage federal CDBG and housing funds for targeted neighborhood investments.
2026-2028 Strategic Goals and Objectives
Determines resource allocation for 45 ongoing city projects and priorities.
Snyder Place Office Renovation Project
Cost is $795,536.65 funded entirely by interest earned on ARPA federal relief funds.
Decisions during term (23)
Recorded while Stepp was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Unified Development Ordinance Amendment for Tobacco/Vape Retail
Economic Development Agreement for Project Atlas (Level Two Incentive)
Economic Development Agreement for Project Alliance Gastonia 85 (Level Four Incentive)
Resolution to Approve and Authorize Execution of a Recission Deed for Redhawk Development
Economic Development Incentive Grant for Project Metro
Resolution for Authorization of the Approval of the PY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and HOME Investments Partnership (HOME) Funds Annual Action Plan
Approval of Second Amendment to Master Development Agreement for Franklin Yards
Resolution to Award a Contract to Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) for the Unified Development Ordinance Update in the Amount of $270,000
Fiscal Year 2026 Half Year Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Financial Report
Approval of Unified Development Ordinance Amendment (File #202600147)
Consideration of a Resolution of Support for Participation in the CONNECT Beyond Passenger Rail Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Pilot Study Presenter: Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gallagher, Acting Chairman
Unified Development Ordinance Amendment (File #202600147)
Approval of Amendment to Economic Development Agreement for Project Precise
Resolution Accepting Economic Development Week Proclamation
Economic Development Agreement for Project Explore
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Commonwealth Development Corporation of America for the Use of Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Funding in the Amount of $550,000 for the Preserve at Forest Heights Multi-Family Low Income Housing…
RFP for Hotel Development at 145 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
RFP for Restaurant Development at 105 N. Trenton Street
Economic Development Agreement for Project Tech
Proclamation Declaring April 6-10, 2026, as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Week
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.