Harold’s Blog: June 10, 2013
Tuesday I attended a work session on the downtown park and the Academy Street streetscape project. In the discussion of the 13 acre site the council made the following decisions…
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Harold’s Blog: June 2, 2013
This is my first post since May 19th. I have been out of town most of the last two weeks on vacation. Mayor related contents of this post will be limited.
Harold’s Blog: May 20, 2013
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.
Harold’s Blog: May 13, 2013
“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”.
Harold’s Blog: May 6, 2013
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.
Harold’s Blog: April 28, 2013
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.
Harold’s Blog: April 22, 2013
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.
Harold’s Blog: At The Masters
Last week was a vacation week (sort of). I was working in Augusta, Georgia at the Masters Golf tournament for most of the week.
Harold’s Blog: April 8, 2013
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.
Harold’s Blog: March 31, 2013
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.