The council discussed several items on the budget for about two hours. The majority of the time was spent on recommendations from the technology task force which were not included in the budget. …
"Taxpayers need to know how your elaborate scheme is going to further pinch their wallets." Wow! I guess some people have very good imaginations. Fortunately, I can inequitably say that I know of no person or “Scheme”. …
This week, Mayor Weinbrecht gets a call from the White House, hangs out with Senator Burr, eats some healthy snacks and discovers an old letter from former Mayor Waldo Rood.…
It is important to understand that HB 150 was introduced at the request of the N.C. Homebuilders Association and would prevent cities from imposing aesthetic controls over 1- and 2-family dwellings in all zoning districts, unless these controls are agreed to by the developer.…
Paul Meyer, Director of Governmental Affairs for the NC League of Municipalities gave a summary of State House and State Senate legislation that could harm municipalities. His short list included 94 Items.…
Last week was a vacation week (sort of). I was working in Augusta, Georgia at the Masters Golf tournament for most of the week.…
This week was a light week relatively speaking. It allowed me to catch up on personal matters and prepare for my trip out of town next week.…
The biggest item of interest was the proposed rezoning on Cary Towne Boulevard across from the mall. The proposed development would eventually have 200 single family homes and 200 townhomes very similar to the Inside Wade development.…
The majority of council leaned toward a larger park, 8 out of the remaining 11 acres, with some development along Walker Street. …
House Bill 150 would eliminate Cary’s ability to impose aesthetic controls over single and two family dwellings in all zoning districts (with limited exceptions), unless these controls are agreed to by the developer. Basically, the bill would eliminate Cary’s ability to shape the look and feel of our community.…
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