Speaking of the governor's tax-increase proposal, her office today released a letter signed by 53 North Carolina mayors supporting the idea. Notably missing are the mayors of Raleigh and Charlotte. Predictably included are the mayors of Carrboro, Chape... »
So the sales tax passed, but was it really because of higher municipal voter turnout? Turns out, no. Voter turnout was actually slightly higher in the rural precincts that did not have a municipal race on the ballot. Turnout in those 10 precincts was 1... »
Durham's 60% to 40% margin for the 1/2 percent transit sales tax eclipsed Mecklenburg's 58-42 margin on its initial vote on the same issue in 1998. In 2012, the two allowed dates for a similar referendum are the primary (currently scheduled for May) a... »
From correspondent Tammy Grubb Lydia Lavelle 1. What do you see as the town’s major issues over the next 10 years? What are your ideas for dealing with those issues? Development downtown will continue to be a major issue over the next ten years. Proje... »
From correspondent Tammy Grubb Braxton Foushee 1. What do you see as the town’s major issues over the next 10 years? What are your ideas for dealing with those issues? Attracting economic development by making sure that we have the infrastructure in pl... »
From correspondent Tamny Grubb Dan Coleman 1. What do you see as the town’s major issues over the next 10 years? What are your ideas for dealing with those issues? The key immediate issue for the board is hiring a town manager. A skilled town manager i... »
Carrboro residents will unveil a letter calling upon the Board of Aldermen to rescind the town's anti-loitering ordinance at a Tuesday October 25 11 AM press conference on the corner of Davie and Jones Ferry Roads. The letter, signed by more than 100 ... »
