Harold’s Blog: Returning Taxes, Virtually Lazy and More
There is some fascinating history in that building including the separate entrances for white and non-white patrons. Wow, we have come a long way in the last few decades. Thank God!
Entries by Harold Weinbrecht
Harold’s Blog: Earth Shaking and Trees Blowing
…But the thought of a large number of people in a small area with the potential of projectiles hitting them was way too risky. Therefore, I agreed with the town experts to cancel the event. The town staff unanimously agreed.
Harold’s Blog: Election Season, Meal at Rex, My Kids Are Back At School
I felt so strongly about it that I decided to email my fellow candidates and ask them to join me in not putting signs in the right-of-way.
Harold’s Blog: Geese, Dogs, Solar and More ICE
The council meeting had two issues which generated discussion. One was a quasi-judicial hearing to allow a cottage house across from the Cary Arts Center to be converted to a Scottish Dance studio without providing parking.
Harold’s Blog: Harrison Ave Bridge?
Staff also notified council this week that they are meeting with property owners about a study to have a railroad bridge at Harrison Avenue.
Harold’s Blog: Highlights from the Quarterly Report
While much of the watershed that drains to Jordan Lake is in either an Abnormally Dry or Moderate Drought status, all of the water supply reservoirs in the Triangle Region are full, or nearly full.
Harold’s Blog: Impact Fees Downtown, Officer Penland and More
Friday afternoon Lieutenant Barker and I visited Officer Chad Penland at a local hospital. He was actually apologizing for the motorcycle. Of course, I let him know that was not a problem.
Harold’s Blog: ICE Resolved and More
I explained that our perception during this period was that the federal government can do what they want when they want and there was nothing we could do about it. He responded by saying that…
Harold’s Blog: ICE and Other Stories
Over the weekend and spilling into July 4th, I talked several people including an ex-mayor, a former NC Senate Majority leader, and school board members. All seem to have major concerns about this proposal.
Harold’s Blog: The Noise on 540 and a Rumor about ICE
Staff has spent a lot of time trying to gather information about a potential ICE facility (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at the Kroger near High House and Highway 55.