02/14/2026
I just want to take a quick moment to respond to concerns expressed by a number of citizens regarding the proposed noise ordinance and how it could impact local youth organizations, downtown commercial activity, and city quality of life in general.
This ordinance revision was not tailored or targeted to any specific part of the city or any specific organization. It is a comprehensive review of our noise permitting procedures and our guidelines to establish reasonable boundaries for outdoor noise.
To specifically address concerns around the drumline that practices on Center Street — at no time have I ever endorsed or suggested the desire to shut them down. Quite the opposite, they are a wonderful organization with an excellent mission made up of talented young musicians. I have spoken with leadership of the drumline to discuss their needs and how we can ensure that they are not negatively impacted as part of this ordinance revision.
During the discussion of this agenda item at our latest council meeting, every member of council, myself included, expressed full support for the drumline and for protecting general commercial activity throughout the city. I appreciate the conversations with members of our community and council members as we develop a reasonable balance and continue our work to make Goldsboro the best place to live, work and play.
