Tuesday, January 22, 2008
CHECK OUT RENEW RALEIGH
Check out Renew Raleigh. You can click the link here to get a yard sign and stand beside them to protect property rights.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
WANT THE DAILY NEWSLETTER?
Wake Community puts out a daily newsletter of Wake County related news and information. To be added, send an email to wakecommunity@bellsouth.net with the words subscribe wake in the subject line.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
WHAT WILL SOLVE THE ATTRITION OF RALEIGH POLICE OFFICERS?
Chris Hayes at Red Clay Citizen has an excellent post on the issue of Raleigh law enforcement and the turnover facing the department.
You can tell a lot about the priorities of Boylan Mayor Meeker by looking at where his enthusiasm lies.
How will this problem be solved? Only by a rash of crimes to hit Fayetteville Street that threaten the crown jewel of Meeker & Co.
You see, Boylan Mayor Meeker believes in a livable street. Unfortunately that leaves out those seeking a livable city to fend for themselves by hiring security firms for their local neighborhoods.
You can tell a lot about the priorities of Boylan Mayor Meeker by looking at where his enthusiasm lies.
How will this problem be solved? Only by a rash of crimes to hit Fayetteville Street that threaten the crown jewel of Meeker & Co.
You see, Boylan Mayor Meeker believes in a livable street. Unfortunately that leaves out those seeking a livable city to fend for themselves by hiring security firms for their local neighborhoods.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
NOT SATISFIED WITH ABRIDGING PROPERTY RIGHTS
City Councilman Rodger Koopman apparently has moved on to loftier goals - stripping people of their FIRST AMENDMENT rights under the United States Constitution.
Koopman, upset that Raleigh residents booed at one point during this week's city council meeting, suggested that "they should be ejected" because they upset his friends at the meeting.
This after Koopman, Meeker, Stephenson, & Co. have for the last several years put horns on Raleigh's homeowner community.
Koopman, upset that Raleigh residents booed at one point during this week's city council meeting, suggested that "they should be ejected" because they upset his friends at the meeting.
This after Koopman, Meeker, Stephenson, & Co. have for the last several years put horns on Raleigh's homeowner community.
THIS WEEK - RALEIGH RESIDENTS: 0, WAKE/DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ELITE: 2
SO FAR (JUST THIS WEEK):
David King, head of the Triangle Transit Authority, proposes yet another regressive sales tax increase for area residents.
Boylan Mayor Meeker proposes a very regressive 50% surcharge on Raleigh water users.
Also let's not forget that Gordon Smith and the downtown Raleigh elite also want to raise your taxes through the property revaluation process.
I'm sure this is just beginning. Raleigh's City Council (Meeker & Co.) will also use the bonds passed last fall to raise property taxes as well.
Look soon for the "it's just a cup of coffee daily for the children, etc." lobbying effort. We've long since gone past the cup of coffee. We've already taxed the whole breakfast meal and are moving on to lunch and dinner.
David King, head of the Triangle Transit Authority, proposes yet another regressive sales tax increase for area residents.
Boylan Mayor Meeker proposes a very regressive 50% surcharge on Raleigh water users.
Also let's not forget that Gordon Smith and the downtown Raleigh elite also want to raise your taxes through the property revaluation process.
I'm sure this is just beginning. Raleigh's City Council (Meeker & Co.) will also use the bonds passed last fall to raise property taxes as well.
Look soon for the "it's just a cup of coffee daily for the children, etc." lobbying effort. We've long since gone past the cup of coffee. We've already taxed the whole breakfast meal and are moving on to lunch and dinner.
THE SCHOOLS RALLY .....
Talking to a brick wall gets you just that. Tearing down the brick wall and replacing it is another thing altogether.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
RALEIGH'S NEW CONVENTION CENTER WILL CREATE 1000 NEW JOBS
Well, not the new one, but the old one planners wanted to build in 1992 when Raleigh voters said no by a 58% to 42% margin. Though given the scale of the new building and the massive public spending spent over the last several years in downtown Raleigh, one would assume 1000 new jobs would be a floor and not a ceiling for job creation.
From the RALEIGH MEANS BUSINESS COMMITTEE:
"A new Raleigh convention center is a sound economic investment. It will create 1,000 new jobs, generate more than $50 million a year in new visitor spending and $3 million in new tax revenues."
Job creation is welcome. We welcome you working here. Our Mayor and Councillors Koopman, Stephenson and McFarlane would prefer you find somewhere else to live however.
From the RALEIGH MEANS BUSINESS COMMITTEE:
"A new Raleigh convention center is a sound economic investment. It will create 1,000 new jobs, generate more than $50 million a year in new visitor spending and $3 million in new tax revenues."
Job creation is welcome. We welcome you working here. Our Mayor and Councillors Koopman, Stephenson and McFarlane would prefer you find somewhere else to live however.
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