Don’s Blog: Town Manager, Publix and Downtown
Cary, NC – Exciting things are happening in downtown Cary, and if all goes as planned, this project will be the first of many significant investments to come.
Entries by Don Frantz
Don’s Blog: Worksession, Council Meeting & Town Clerk
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the council held a worksession to discuss a number of items – half of which we never even got to, as time ran out. It never ceases to amaze me how some things that seem so simple become so complex and vice-versa.
Don’s Blog: 2016 Retreat
This past weekend, the council and town staff traveled to Greensboro, North Cackalacky for our annual council/staff retreat. The main focus of the retreat was on infill development and redevelopment.
Don’s Blog: November 2015 Update
The funniest political question I ever got – while speaking to 3rd graders I had a kid ask me, “What is the difference between a Republican and Democrat?”
Don’s Blog: Thank You Cary Voters!
Thank you Cary District B voters for your faith and trust in me to continue to serve as your representative for another term! I am forever grateful and humbled by the level of support we received throughout our campaign and on Election Day.
Don’s Blog: Downtown Cary Library – Update
The council held a worksession this past Tuesday to discuss the building footprint and parking considerations for the new downtown Cary library.
Don’s Blog: FY16 Budget
The council has a number of key responsibilities – none more important than the town’s budget. Nor does any one responsibility require more focus, time and effort than the annual budget process.
Don’s Blog: He’s “Ben” Great for Cary
As you have probably heard by now, Cary Town Manager Ben Shivar informed us that he had made the decision to retire at the end of September.
Don’s Blog: Design Standards & a TDF Worksession
The council held a worksession on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 to discuss a number of items including a proposed increase to Cary’s Transportation Development Fees (TDFs), Land Development Ordinance Text Amendments and updates to the town’s Building Design Standards.
Don’s Blog: The Downtown Cary Library
At a council retreat in 2010, the council unanimously selected a site adjacent to the new downtown park as the location for the new downtown Cary Library.