Harold’s Blog: Internet Cafes, the Media and More
This week was a typical council meeting week with the council meeting, associated meetings, and ceremonies. The only difference was a mediation that occurred later in the week.
Entries by Harold Weinbrecht
Harold’s Blog: High School Graduations
This week was dominated by local High School graduations. I also participated in various other meetings.
Harold’s Blog: Vacation and More
This was a family vacation week for me. So this week’s blog is mostly about that vacation.
Harold’s Blog: May 27, 2012
Next the mayors gave their current tax rate and the potential for raising taxes in this upcoming fiscal year. Here is a summary of that information
Harold’s Blog: Traffic Light Errors and the 2013 Budget
Monday started with several inquiries from the media about Cary’s red light camera system. Cary’s system is under review by staff since 31 errors were discovered because of incorrect citations on flashing yellow left turns.
Harold’s Blog: Local Ninth Grader Wins C-SPAN Award
On Tuesday morning I participated in a ceremony to recognize Carl Colglazier, an eighth grade student, as the grand prize winner of C-SPAN’s National 2011 Student Cam video documentary competition.
Harold’s Blog: Cary Chamber Intercity Visit to Austin
Austin’s strength is having a highly educated population and a city filled with technical businesses. Austin is also known for its entertainment, tourism, and natural beauty. Austin’s weakness is traffic. And they have it most of the day and night. They have an interesting slogan which is “Keep Austin Weird”.
Harold’s Blog: From Jerk Chicken to Cary Chickens
On Sunday morning my wife and I took a flight to Jamaica to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It was a fantastic vacation with beautiful weather, beautiful surroundings, and a resort with great service.
Harold’s Blog: Public Art, Downtown & Transportation
I was able to contact all council members by phone except one. The issues that generated the most questions were the St. Michael’s gymnasium traffic waiver request and the proposed chicken ordinance.
Harold’s Blog: The Economy and Picking Up Trash
This week was the opposite of last week (a vacation week) with lots of meetings with long days and nights.