Groups need support as 2009 progresses. Here's a small sampling of groups that would likely welcome your monetary, physical and spiritual support.
Additions welcome. Just email them to us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.
RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION
GATEWAY
LIFECARE PREGNANCY CENTER
PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES OF WAKE FOREST
CHRISTIAN LIFE HOME
BIRTHCHOICE
PROJECT RACHEL
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Z. SMITH REYNOLDS ALL ABOUT ANTI-GROWTH IN WAKE COUNTY (IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER)
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has recently awarded WakeUp Wake County a $35,000 grant for 2009.
This comes on the heels of granting pro-abortion advocate Susan Hill, one of the largest purveyors of the wholesale slaughter of innocent human life in America, $30,000 for her 2007 efforts.
Karen Rindge of WakeUp Wake County has a background with the abortion mill industry as well, having worked for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. I guess she just moved from one anti-growth policy organization to another.
This comes on the heels of granting pro-abortion advocate Susan Hill, one of the largest purveyors of the wholesale slaughter of innocent human life in America, $30,000 for her 2007 efforts.
Karen Rindge of WakeUp Wake County has a background with the abortion mill industry as well, having worked for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. I guess she just moved from one anti-growth policy organization to another.
WANT TO TOSS CONDOMS OR PIN THE BEARD ON THE ANARCHIST TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR?
Hat Tip to Ginny Skalski at 30threads.com for the story.
New Raleigh reports that ACRE (Action for Community in Raleigh) has a new year's eve gig where you can throw condoms and pin the beard on the anarchist.
Maybe the anarchists will be there instead of engaging in this type of activity tonight.
You can find event details here.
And I thought they all hung out over in Chapel Hill at this location.
New Raleigh reports that ACRE (Action for Community in Raleigh) has a new year's eve gig where you can throw condoms and pin the beard on the anarchist.
Maybe the anarchists will be there instead of engaging in this type of activity tonight.
You can find event details here.
And I thought they all hung out over in Chapel Hill at this location.
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COME SUPPORT TERRORISTS IN RALEIGH ON JANUARY 5, 2009
Related link
Re: Join 3 Known Events Supporting Palestinians in Gaza in Triangle + DM!
Re: Several Events Supporting Palestinians in Triangle in Next Few Days
Take neighbors, friends, and signs!
We also need to reach the media, Congress, and the White House, and send money to support groups taking supplies into Gaza.
Today's Democracy Now! includes interview with Dov Khenin, candidate of the Israeli Hadash Party, calling for the Israeli government to
CEASE FIRE/STOP THE WAR
LIFT BLOCKAGE
RELEASE PRISONERS
[Cancelled Durham: 3:30 PM, December 31, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-688-4448.]
Chapel Hill: 4:00-5:30 PM, January 2, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Contact: 919-942-2535.
Durham: Noon-1:00 PM, January 3, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-402-0424.
Raleigh: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, January 5, NC State Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton Street. Contact: 919-538-9583.
Greensboro Chant:
"Not a nickel
Not a dime
For Israeli Crimes In Palestine"
Re: Join 3 Known Events Supporting Palestinians in Gaza in Triangle + DM!
Re: Several Events Supporting Palestinians in Triangle in Next Few Days
Take neighbors, friends, and signs!
We also need to reach the media, Congress, and the White House, and send money to support groups taking supplies into Gaza.
Today's Democracy Now! includes interview with Dov Khenin, candidate of the Israeli Hadash Party, calling for the Israeli government to
CEASE FIRE/STOP THE WAR
LIFT BLOCKAGE
RELEASE PRISONERS
[Cancelled Durham: 3:30 PM, December 31, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-688-4448.]
Chapel Hill: 4:00-5:30 PM, January 2, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Contact: 919-942-2535.
Durham: Noon-1:00 PM, January 3, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-402-0424.
Raleigh: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, January 5, NC State Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton Street. Contact: 919-538-9583.
Greensboro Chant:
"Not a nickel
Not a dime
For Israeli Crimes In Palestine"
WEDNESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 31, 2008
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: REV. BARBER COMPARES JESUS TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND LAW ENFORCERS TO INNKEEPERS
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: SCHOOL DIVERSITY'S COSTS
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WHITE MALES NEED NOT APPLY
MITCH SILVER SPEAKS ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RALEIGH DELAYS EXCESSIVE TAX ON RENTERS UNTIL MARCH 2009
WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY WITH THE LEFT
HOMEBUILDERS STRUGGLING, YET NORWALK AND WAKEUP WANT TO PUNISH THEM MORE
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: SCHOOL DIVERSITY'S COSTS
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WHITE MALES NEED NOT APPLY
MITCH SILVER SPEAKS ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RALEIGH DELAYS EXCESSIVE TAX ON RENTERS UNTIL MARCH 2009
WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY WITH THE LEFT
HOMEBUILDERS STRUGGLING, YET NORWALK AND WAKEUP WANT TO PUNISH THEM MORE
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
REV. BARBER COMPARES JESUS TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND LAW ENFORCERS TO INNKEEPERS
NOTHING LIKE THE LEFT TO USE CHRIST AND COMPARE JESUS TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS - PARTICULARLY ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
WAKE COMMUNITY WONDERS IF REV. BARBER WILL TAKE TIME TO MARCH OR SPEAK UP FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE - THE UNBORN - IN JANUARY AT THE RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH.
REV. BARBER ALSO SUGGESTED THAT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS MIGHT HAVE THE CURE FOR CANCER IF WE ALLOW THEM INTO THE NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
THE UNBORN ALSO MIGHT HAVE THAT CURE.
WILL YOU SPEAK UP FOR THEM? WILL YOU SPEAK UP FOR THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSE - THE RIGHT TO LIFE? REVEREND?
OR IS THIS JUST ANOTHER CHANCE TO PEDDLE A LEFTIST SOCIAL JUSTICE RACIAL AGENDA?
PS - TARBORO ROAD IN RALEIGH IS CALLING. PLEASE ANSWER YOUR PHONE. YOU AND BARACK SURE WORKED THEM FOR VOTES LAST NOVEMBER. WAS IT JUST ABOUT VOTES - LOVE 'EM AND LEAVE 'EM?
SCHOOL DIVERSITY'S COSTS
School Board Member Ron Margiotta has responded to Steve Ford's column about school buses in the N&O.
You can read it here.
You can read it here.
WHITE MALES NEED NOT APPLY
11TH ANNUAL MWBE EXPO SET FOR JAN. 22 AT RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER
The City of Raleigh, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and Wake Technical College are sponsoring the 11th annual expo for Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center.
The free expo is held annually to provide MWBEs with an opportunity to talk one-on-one with purchasing, acquisition and construction representatives from the City of Raleigh and WCPSS. Representatives from Wake Tech also will be on hand. MWBE contractors and businesses will learn about projects planned by the City and WCPSS. They also will get information from Wake Tech representatives on educational opportunities to help their businesses succeed.
To register for the expo or to get more information, contact Heather Brock or Maria Torres at the City of Raleigh Administrative Services Department. Ms. Brock can be reached at 996-4270 and Ms. Torres is available at 996-4271. In the event of inclement weather on Jan. 22, the expo will be rescheduled. Contact the Administrative Services Department at 996-4270 on the day of the expo if weather conditions are adverse.
The City of Raleigh, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and Wake Technical College are sponsoring the 11th annual expo for Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center.
The free expo is held annually to provide MWBEs with an opportunity to talk one-on-one with purchasing, acquisition and construction representatives from the City of Raleigh and WCPSS. Representatives from Wake Tech also will be on hand. MWBE contractors and businesses will learn about projects planned by the City and WCPSS. They also will get information from Wake Tech representatives on educational opportunities to help their businesses succeed.
To register for the expo or to get more information, contact Heather Brock or Maria Torres at the City of Raleigh Administrative Services Department. Ms. Brock can be reached at 996-4270 and Ms. Torres is available at 996-4271. In the event of inclement weather on Jan. 22, the expo will be rescheduled. Contact the Administrative Services Department at 996-4270 on the day of the expo if weather conditions are adverse.
Monday, December 29, 2008
WAKE COMMUNITY WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR ....
Wake Community hopes all grassroots/public policy activists and groups will move beyond inside the box cookie cutter solutions in tackling the challenges we face locally and statewide.
Sometimes others can say things better than ourselves and I draw upon a quote by Mark Kleinschmidt, a Chapel Hill Town Council Member, speaking on former Chapel Hill resident, Town Council member and homosexual advocate Joe Herzenberg:
In other words, he didn't forward emails, set up facebook groups or head down to the local eatery to hear a monthly speech.
Judges 8:4
MONDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 29, 2008
Today's overview:
MORE OF MAYOR MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE - THE WEEKLY SHOOTING NEAR TARBORO ROAD
AFTER SPENDING MILLIONS, MEEKER STILL UNABLE TO PRODUCE A DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
RALEIGH SPENDS MILLIONS TO OPEN FAYETTEVILLE STREET TO ATTRACT BUSINESS ONLY TO CLOSE IT DOWN TO BRING PEOPLE IN
LOOKING BACK: OBERLIN COURT VERSUS COKER TOWERS
MORE OF MAYOR MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE - THE WEEKLY SHOOTING NEAR TARBORO ROAD
AFTER SPENDING MILLIONS, MEEKER STILL UNABLE TO PRODUCE A DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
RALEIGH SPENDS MILLIONS TO OPEN FAYETTEVILLE STREET TO ATTRACT BUSINESS ONLY TO CLOSE IT DOWN TO BRING PEOPLE IN
LOOKING BACK: OBERLIN COURT VERSUS COKER TOWERS
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
MONDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 22, 2008
Today's overview:
MORE OF MAYOR MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE - YET ANOTHER VIOLENT CRIME INCIDENT IN THE ENLOE HIGH NEIGHBORHOOD
WHAT ENLOE'S PRINCIPAL HAD TO SAY ABOUT MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE
MAYOR MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE PART TWO - YET ANOTHER MURDER JUST OFF TARBORO ROAD
Meanwhile……
RALEIGH'S POLICE DEPARTMENT STRUGGLES TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO LOW PAY WHILE "DOWNTOWN FIRST" MEEKER SPENDS MILLIONS ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET
BEVERLY "WORN OUT" CLARK SAYS DIVERSITY OPPONENTS JUST DIDN'T ASK THE PROPER SLANTED QUESTIONS
WAKE SCHOOLS UNCONCERNED ABOUT SCHOOL LUNCH FRAUD, FISCAL MISMANAGEMENT MAY FORCE PRICE INCREASE FOR SCHOOL MEALS
WAKE COUNTY PAYS $5,680 FOR DEVELOPMENT COACH FOR HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
MORE OF MAYOR MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE - YET ANOTHER VIOLENT CRIME INCIDENT IN THE ENLOE HIGH NEIGHBORHOOD
WHAT ENLOE'S PRINCIPAL HAD TO SAY ABOUT MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE
MAYOR MEEKER'S DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE PART TWO - YET ANOTHER MURDER JUST OFF TARBORO ROAD
Meanwhile……
RALEIGH'S POLICE DEPARTMENT STRUGGLES TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO LOW PAY WHILE "DOWNTOWN FIRST" MEEKER SPENDS MILLIONS ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET
BEVERLY "WORN OUT" CLARK SAYS DIVERSITY OPPONENTS JUST DIDN'T ASK THE PROPER SLANTED QUESTIONS
WAKE SCHOOLS UNCONCERNED ABOUT SCHOOL LUNCH FRAUD, FISCAL MISMANAGEMENT MAY FORCE PRICE INCREASE FOR SCHOOL MEALS
WAKE COUNTY PAYS $5,680 FOR DEVELOPMENT COACH FOR HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
Saturday, December 20, 2008
WEEKLY CALENDAR, DECEMBER 22 - 28 (2008)
Please find below a list of relevant grassroots, public policy and political meetings for the week. Have an item you want considered for inclusion? Email wakecommunity@bellsouth.net with the group name, nature of meeting, speaker (if applicable) and time, date and location. Please put “event” in the subject line.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
Return America Marriage Rally 2009
March 3, 2009
11:00 am
Halifax Mall (behind the General Assembly building) – 46 E. Lane Street, Raleigh
December 22 – 28
Monday:
Wendell Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Wendell Town Hall, Courtroom – 15 East Fourth Street, Wendell
Raleigh South Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Roberts Park Community Center – 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh
Tuesday:
Wake County Human Services Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Raleigh West Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Powell Drive Park – 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
Return America Marriage Rally 2009
March 3, 2009
11:00 am
Halifax Mall (behind the General Assembly building) – 46 E. Lane Street, Raleigh
December 22 – 28
Monday:
Wendell Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Wendell Town Hall, Courtroom – 15 East Fourth Street, Wendell
Raleigh South Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Roberts Park Community Center – 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh
Tuesday:
Wake County Human Services Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Raleigh West Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Powell Drive Park – 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh
SATURDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 20, 2008
Today's overview:
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: IS PEDER ZANE OF THE N&O HAVING SEX WITH DOWNTOWN RALEIGH?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: COME SUPPORT LAWBREAKERS ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN RALEIGH
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: YOUR NEW CHAIR OF THE RALEIGH CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT WEEKLY LAYS OFF STAFF
GROUP PROFILE - AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY NORTH CAROLINA
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: IS PEDER ZANE OF THE N&O HAVING SEX WITH DOWNTOWN RALEIGH?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: COME SUPPORT LAWBREAKERS ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN RALEIGH
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: YOUR NEW CHAIR OF THE RALEIGH CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT WEEKLY LAYS OFF STAFF
GROUP PROFILE - AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY NORTH CAROLINA
GROUP PROFILE - AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY NORTH CAROLINA
Wake Community Network profiles local and statewide groups we believe you may want to support. Please check out these groups and consider joining them.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
www.wakecommunity.blogspot.com
(Have a group you want profiled? Please contact us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.)
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
http://www.americansforprosperity.org/north-carolina
Group name: Americans for Prosperity
Statewide or local?: National/Statewide/Local
Area of focus (mission/goal): AFP is committed to educating citizens and mobilizing them to affect public policy in the areas of fiscal responsibility, less government, lower taxes, property rights and free markets.
Programs and activities: Visiting, speaking out and lobbying at city council/county commission/General Assembly/Congress. Press conferences, rallies, conference in DC, grassroots training, letters, calls and emails to elected officials, local chapter meetings, protests, press releases, petitions, etc.
Contact information
· Website: www.americansforprosperity.org
· Phone: 919.839.1011
· Email: chris.farr@afphq.org
· Address: 200 W. Morgan Street #100 Raleigh, NC 27601
· Name of individual to contact: Chris Marie Farr
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
www.wakecommunity.blogspot.com
(Have a group you want profiled? Please contact us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.)
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
http://www.americansforprosperity.org/north-carolina
Group name: Americans for Prosperity
Statewide or local?: National/Statewide/Local
Area of focus (mission/goal): AFP is committed to educating citizens and mobilizing them to affect public policy in the areas of fiscal responsibility, less government, lower taxes, property rights and free markets.
Programs and activities: Visiting, speaking out and lobbying at city council/county commission/General Assembly/Congress. Press conferences, rallies, conference in DC, grassroots training, letters, calls and emails to elected officials, local chapter meetings, protests, press releases, petitions, etc.
Contact information
· Website: www.americansforprosperity.org
· Phone: 919.839.1011
· Email: chris.farr@afphq.org
· Address: 200 W. Morgan Street #100 Raleigh, NC 27601
· Name of individual to contact: Chris Marie Farr
Friday, December 19, 2008
YOUR NEW CHAIR OF THE RALEIGH CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ana Duncan Pardo
Part of the left-wing non-profit structure in North Carolina, she works as the communications coordinator for Toxic Free NC and in the past has worked for FLOC (Farm Labor Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO), a group notorious for defending the rights of “undocumented” farm workers.
She currently serves as Chair of the Hillsborough CAC.
Voter registration is unaffiliated.
Her term begins on January 21, 2009.
Wake Community wonders if the new head of this governmental body will be out supporting lawbreakers on Christmas Eve.
Final note: Our sources tell us the vote was 10-8. Yes, 10-8. Bet there was not a single voice on our side in the room. We are usually too busy at supper clubs.
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IS PEDER ZANE OF THE N&O HAVING SEX WITH DOWNTOWN RALEIGH?
Cue the music.
Related Story (N&O - April 13, 2008)
First the title: Raleigh rising.
Next the subtitle: As arts, dining and entertainment options expand bit by bit, downtown throbs with a glorious sense of possibility. (emphasis added)
I feel dirty already.
If we have any of Raleigh's finest still left on the force, can some of you run down to Fayetteville Street and make sure he's not doing anything indecent.
I think he and downtown need to get a room. I'm sure our Mayor would recommend this one.
On a more serious note, beyond Zane's obvious attempts to sex-up downtown Raleigh, is the fact that he has partaken of way too much flavor-aid on this infatuation with downtown Raleigh. I've never heard anyone put "Raleigh's Renaissance" in such overt sexual overtones though.
Related Story (N&O - April 13, 2008)
Okay, let's "strip-bare" this story. I suspect we can reach climax quick enough.
From the N&O Lifestyles section.First the title: Raleigh rising.
Next the subtitle: As arts, dining and entertainment options expand bit by bit, downtown throbs with a glorious sense of possibility. (emphasis added)
I feel dirty already.
If we have any of Raleigh's finest still left on the force, can some of you run down to Fayetteville Street and make sure he's not doing anything indecent.
I think he and downtown need to get a room. I'm sure our Mayor would recommend this one.
On a more serious note, beyond Zane's obvious attempts to sex-up downtown Raleigh, is the fact that he has partaken of way too much flavor-aid on this infatuation with downtown Raleigh. I've never heard anyone put "Raleigh's Renaissance" in such overt sexual overtones though.
COME SUPPORT LAWBREAKERS ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN RALEIGH
From the "Progressive" Democrats of North Carolina website:
CALLING ALL ADVOCATES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Submitted by heiderose1 on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 19:16.
On Wednesday, December 24th, 11:00 AM, there will be a press conference and rally held jointly by the Adelante Education Coalition and the NC NAACP outside of the NC Community College System offices in Raleigh in support of an open door admission policy.
Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the NC NAACP, will make a speech asking the State Board of Community Colleges to keep the doors of community colleges open to all students.
PLEASE JOIN US AT THIS EVENT
No Room In the Inn (Luke 2:7)
On the Right to an Education for our Latino Sisters and Brothers; and On the Need for Leadership in our State
Christmas Message given by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Pres. of NC NAACP, with additional comments from students and advocates from the Adelante Education Coalition.
Wednesday, December 24
11:00 AM
Press Conference and Rally
North Carolina Community College System Offices
200 W. Jones St., Raleigh NC
(To be held outside)
Co-Sponsored by The North Carolina NAACP and the Adelante Education Coalition
For more information, visit:
http://www.hkonj.com/
http://www.revwilliambarber.com/
http://www.adelantenc.org/
CALLING ALL ADVOCATES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Submitted by heiderose1 on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 19:16.
On Wednesday, December 24th, 11:00 AM, there will be a press conference and rally held jointly by the Adelante Education Coalition and the NC NAACP outside of the NC Community College System offices in Raleigh in support of an open door admission policy.
Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the NC NAACP, will make a speech asking the State Board of Community Colleges to keep the doors of community colleges open to all students.
PLEASE JOIN US AT THIS EVENT
No Room In the Inn (Luke 2:7)
On the Right to an Education for our Latino Sisters and Brothers; and On the Need for Leadership in our State
Christmas Message given by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Pres. of NC NAACP, with additional comments from students and advocates from the Adelante Education Coalition.
Wednesday, December 24
11:00 AM
Press Conference and Rally
North Carolina Community College System Offices
200 W. Jones St., Raleigh NC
(To be held outside)
Co-Sponsored by The North Carolina NAACP and the Adelante Education Coalition
For more information, visit:
http://www.hkonj.com/
http://www.revwilliambarber.com/
http://www.adelantenc.org/
Thursday, December 18, 2008
THURSDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 18, 2008
Today’s overview:
RALEIGH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUSHES ECONOMIC DIVERSITY FOR WAKE SCHOOLS.
IS WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY FOR CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT OR AGAINST IT?
LIFT THE CAP ON CHARTER SCHOOLS - WAKE SCHOOL BOARD SAYS NO.
"DIVERSITY WORKS" LORI MILLBERG AND ELEANOR GOETTEE VOTED FOR LIFTING THE CAP IN 2007, NOW SAY NO.
FEDS APPROVE EXTENSION OF SHEARON HARRIS' OPERATING LICENSE
RALEIGH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUSHES ECONOMIC DIVERSITY FOR WAKE SCHOOLS.
IS WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY FOR CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT OR AGAINST IT?
LIFT THE CAP ON CHARTER SCHOOLS - WAKE SCHOOL BOARD SAYS NO.
"DIVERSITY WORKS" LORI MILLBERG AND ELEANOR GOETTEE VOTED FOR LIFTING THE CAP IN 2007, NOW SAY NO.
FEDS APPROVE EXTENSION OF SHEARON HARRIS' OPERATING LICENSE
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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THINK RALEIGH CITY ELECTIONS DON'T RELATE TO WAKE SCHOOLS? THINK AGAIN.
Wake Community is reviewing Raleigh's proposed comprehensive plan and hope you will do so as well. You can access it at sociallyenginneringRaleigh2030.
The nifty folks who put together Raleigh's comprehensive plan tucked in a treasure trove of gems. They run the gamut of local public policy issues.
It seems both Raleigh's illuminati and the "planning experts" at the Wake County Public School System will force economically diverse schools on Raleigh families in one way or the other.
Here's what Raleigh's proposing (among a whole host of other items).
Raleigh's Comprehensive Plan - Page 238
Policy RC 32
Coordinate with WCPSS to co-locate affordable housing in conjunction with the development of new school sites to encourage economic diversity within new neighborhoods and schools and reduce the need for busing. (2, 3, 4, 6)
"Reduce the need for busing." So Raleigh ascribes that there is a need to continue a process that annually like clockwork evokes outrage in parents throughout Raleigh and Wake County.
So what Raleigh is saying is that if they can't reduce the "need" for busing, then this type of massive unnecessary shifting of large numbers of students across Wake County is okay. Any other type of large scale commuting is wholly unacceptable.
They sure don't soft-peddle the "need" for people to earn a living and commute to work. That clogs up our roads and pours pollutants into the air. Nevermind what an old school bus and thousands of school children being shuffled around Raleigh does. Let's also not speak about the impact this has on children.
Parents who have been showing up at assignment hearings in Raleigh, mark your calendar. You need to be at these meetings also and you need to go online and protest Raleigh's plans to socially engineer our schools. You can comment online now. The meetings take place in January.
The nifty folks who put together Raleigh's comprehensive plan tucked in a treasure trove of gems. They run the gamut of local public policy issues.
It seems both Raleigh's illuminati and the "planning experts" at the Wake County Public School System will force economically diverse schools on Raleigh families in one way or the other.
Here's what Raleigh's proposing (among a whole host of other items).
Raleigh's Comprehensive Plan - Page 238
Policy RC 32
Coordinate with WCPSS to co-locate affordable housing in conjunction with the development of new school sites to encourage economic diversity within new neighborhoods and schools and reduce the need for busing. (2, 3, 4, 6)
"Reduce the need for busing." So Raleigh ascribes that there is a need to continue a process that annually like clockwork evokes outrage in parents throughout Raleigh and Wake County.
So what Raleigh is saying is that if they can't reduce the "need" for busing, then this type of massive unnecessary shifting of large numbers of students across Wake County is okay. Any other type of large scale commuting is wholly unacceptable.
They sure don't soft-peddle the "need" for people to earn a living and commute to work. That clogs up our roads and pours pollutants into the air. Nevermind what an old school bus and thousands of school children being shuffled around Raleigh does. Let's also not speak about the impact this has on children.
Parents who have been showing up at assignment hearings in Raleigh, mark your calendar. You need to be at these meetings also and you need to go online and protest Raleigh's plans to socially engineer our schools. You can comment online now. The meetings take place in January.
TUESDAY'S SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - DECEMBER 16, 2008
At yesterday's Wake County School Board Meeting, a motion was made to add to the legislative agenda a request to remove the cap on charter schools.
And the tally?
For - Ron Margiotta, Horace Tart
Against - Lori "diversity works but I can't prove it" Millberg, Patti Head, Kevin Hill, Eleanor Goettee, Anne McLaurin
And you expected from a school board so in tune with parental desires?
And the tally?
For - Ron Margiotta, Horace Tart
Against - Lori "diversity works but I can't prove it" Millberg, Patti Head, Kevin Hill, Eleanor Goettee, Anne McLaurin
And you expected from a school board so in tune with parental desires?
SOUND FAMILIAR?
It pains this Carolina grad to give props, but kudos to Duke Student Abby Alger for rightly pointing out how Durham will dump millions into DPAC while neglecting true problems and the lower class in downtown Durham.
It's the same frustration we feel with "Downtown First" Mayor Meeker's virtual neglect of anything beyond livable streets. Not much bragging that Raleigh can do on Bragg Street or Tarboro Road.
I guess Meeks is not up to making Bragg Street and Tarboro Road "livable."
Thanks Abby.
It's the same frustration we feel with "Downtown First" Mayor Meeker's virtual neglect of anything beyond livable streets. Not much bragging that Raleigh can do on Bragg Street or Tarboro Road.
I guess Meeks is not up to making Bragg Street and Tarboro Road "livable."
Thanks Abby.
ANNEXATION REFORM
The John Locke Foundation has just released some good proposals for NC annexation reform.
You can find it here.
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SPEAK UP WAKEUP!
Growth Matters has an excellent post on the latest move by the NC Association of County Commissioners.
The NC Association of County Commissioners, in their failed efforts to impose transfer taxes on an already tough real estate market, now wants to bypass voters. They will push to allow county governing bodies to impose all sorts of new taxes without seeking voter approval.
In essence Meeker has followed this principle with the array of downtown projects and the millions in debt he has saddled Raleigh residents. Raleigh residents were not allowed to voice their opinion on the Convention Center, City Plaza or the Fayetteville Street makeover. The latest? $226 million for a public safety center that he is now trying to hand off the costs to the federal government.
SO WHAT'S IT GOING TO BE WAKEUP? ARE YOU FOR STRIPPING CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT?
IS THIS CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?
SPEAK UP WAKEUP!
The NC Association of County Commissioners, in their failed efforts to impose transfer taxes on an already tough real estate market, now wants to bypass voters. They will push to allow county governing bodies to impose all sorts of new taxes without seeking voter approval.
In essence Meeker has followed this principle with the array of downtown projects and the millions in debt he has saddled Raleigh residents. Raleigh residents were not allowed to voice their opinion on the Convention Center, City Plaza or the Fayetteville Street makeover. The latest? $226 million for a public safety center that he is now trying to hand off the costs to the federal government.
SO WHAT'S IT GOING TO BE WAKEUP? ARE YOU FOR STRIPPING CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT?
IS THIS CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?
SPEAK UP WAKEUP!
WEDNESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 17, 2008
Today’s overview:
ONE OUT OF EVERY SIX STUDENTS TO BE MOVED IN REASSIGNMENT DIVERSITY SHUFFLE
TARBORO ROAD WANTS COPS OUT OF THEIR CARS, MEEKER SAYS CHANGE YOUR STREET NAME TO FAYETTEVILLE AND WE'LL DISCUSS
WAKECARES HAS THEIR DAY IN COURT
WCPSS: Board Policy - Student Assignment (6200)
NC ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOW WANT TO LET STAN NORWALK IMPOSE TRANSFER TAXES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL
MEEKER HAS GIMME MENTALITY WITH FEDERAL FUNDS
WATCH THE VIDEO OF MEEKER
CARY HIGH HOUSE INTERSECTION TO BE STUDIED
WAKE SCHOOLS PREPARE FOR SHIFT OF IB PROGRAM FROM BROUGHTON TO MILLBROOK
RALEIGH CHARTER SCHOOL SEEKS STORMWATER VARIANCE FOR NEW LOCATION
MEEKER TO ROLESVILLE: DOES AS RALEIGH SAYS, NOT AS WE DO. EAGLES CALLS MEEKER A SNEAKY SNAKE
RALEIGH SPENDS $12,500 FOR UGLY ART FOR MILLBROOK EXCHANGE PARK
REP. AVILA TALKS WITH THE N&O
OVERVIEW OF WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY SHUFFLE PLAN
ONE OUT OF EVERY SIX STUDENTS TO BE MOVED IN REASSIGNMENT DIVERSITY SHUFFLE
TARBORO ROAD WANTS COPS OUT OF THEIR CARS, MEEKER SAYS CHANGE YOUR STREET NAME TO FAYETTEVILLE AND WE'LL DISCUSS
WAKECARES HAS THEIR DAY IN COURT
WCPSS: Board Policy - Student Assignment (6200)
NC ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOW WANT TO LET STAN NORWALK IMPOSE TRANSFER TAXES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL
MEEKER HAS GIMME MENTALITY WITH FEDERAL FUNDS
WATCH THE VIDEO OF MEEKER
CARY HIGH HOUSE INTERSECTION TO BE STUDIED
WAKE SCHOOLS PREPARE FOR SHIFT OF IB PROGRAM FROM BROUGHTON TO MILLBROOK
RALEIGH CHARTER SCHOOL SEEKS STORMWATER VARIANCE FOR NEW LOCATION
MEEKER TO ROLESVILLE: DOES AS RALEIGH SAYS, NOT AS WE DO. EAGLES CALLS MEEKER A SNEAKY SNAKE
RALEIGH SPENDS $12,500 FOR UGLY ART FOR MILLBROOK EXCHANGE PARK
REP. AVILA TALKS WITH THE N&O
OVERVIEW OF WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY SHUFFLE PLAN
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
CRITICAL? THESE ARE A FEW OF MAYOR MEEKER'S FAVORITE THINGS.
Cue the music.
If Raleigh was putting forward a bond package for this spring, would any of this make the list? Of course Mayor Meeker could put the Public Safety Center up for a vote, but that would be out of fashion for him. Meeks is at least smart enough to know that City Plazas, Convention Centers and Fayetteville Street makeovers would all be resoundingly rejected in light of real needs for Raleigh.
Go ahead and throw the Ferris Wheel in as well. It's all a waste of money.
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Prepared by and for more information: Jayne Kirkpatrick, Director, Public Affairs Department, 996-3000
December 16, 2008
RALEIGH IDENTIFIES PROJECTS
FIT FOR FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING
The City of Raleigh has real projects that could be addressed immediately to create jobs with aid from the financial stimulus plan being crafted by President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team.
At a press conference today in City Hall, Mayor Charles Meeker said that the City of Raleigh is actively seeking its share of the stimulus package to improve its infrastructure, environment and economy. He said that 44 projects have been identified as designed, permitted and ready to implement in six to 12 months.
While the Mayor said the amount of the new administration’s proposed stimulus package has not been announced, it must be significant if it is to improve the severe economic situation. “Raleigh has one-tenth of one percent of the nation’s population,” he said. “Given that, our portion of the stimulus package should be significant.”
What is known is that the Obama transition team is seeking to mold a package that tracks the incoming administration’s policy ideas, puts people to work immediately, enhances sustainability and includes long-term benefits to the nation.
Mayor Meeker pointed out that, not only will these projects bring immediate economic stimulus and benefit to the residents, they fill the Obama Administration’s priorities.
Mayor Meeker featured four sustainability projects plus the $226 million Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center project that is being designed for LEED gold certification. The energy savings designed into the 16-story, 305,000- square-foot facility come to 15 percent or $600,000 annually. The facility will be designed in the fall of 2009.
The four sustainability projects total $4,725,179. A solar LED lighting project would upgrade the illumination in seven City facilities, including the Avery Upchurch Government Complex Parking Deck and perimeter, the Performing Arts Center Deck and perimeter, Cedar Hills Park, Lions Park, Walnut Creek Softball Complex, Millbrook Exchange Park and Marsh Creek lower lot. The project can be implemented in the next six to 12 months at a total cost $1,258,300.
Another of the sustainability initiatives would put solar thermal water heating into 11 City facilities at a cost of $466,879. The project could be started in the first quarter of 2009 and completed within four to six months.
The third sustainable offering is the Photo Voltaic Solar Array Project at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant that would generate renewable energy at a cost of $2.5 million. The City is evaluating three separate proposals from private developers that have been submitted to Progress Energy and the City for renewable energy. The project would produce from one to three megawatts of renewable energy. It would be located on City-owned land at the wastewater treatment plant and would be in support of Progress Energy’s efforts to meet its Renewable Energy and Efficiency Portfolio requirements through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement.
The fourth sustainable project featured by Mayor Meeker was a green house gases inventory and emissions reduction strategy for a cost of up to $500,000.
Mayor Meeker said that the City of Raleigh has been placing the highest priority on sustainability for the past several years and these projects would further its effort to be the South’s most sustainable city. The Mayor referred to being the world’s first LED city, silver LEED certification for the training building at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Raleigh Convention Center, and the conversion of the City’s fleet to hybrids, plug-ins or alternative fuel vehicles as but a few examples of Raleigh’s abiding commitment to sustainability.
The 39 other projects listed are more traditional such as the construction of facilities, greenway extensions, and park, transportation, sewer, stormwater and technology improvements.
For a listing and descriptions of all of the proposed projects, visit the City of Raleigh website at www.raleighnc.gov.
If Raleigh was putting forward a bond package for this spring, would any of this make the list? Of course Mayor Meeker could put the Public Safety Center up for a vote, but that would be out of fashion for him. Meeks is at least smart enough to know that City Plazas, Convention Centers and Fayetteville Street makeovers would all be resoundingly rejected in light of real needs for Raleigh.
Go ahead and throw the Ferris Wheel in as well. It's all a waste of money.
__________________________________
Prepared by and for more information: Jayne Kirkpatrick, Director, Public Affairs Department, 996-3000
December 16, 2008
RALEIGH IDENTIFIES PROJECTS
FIT FOR FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING
The City of Raleigh has real projects that could be addressed immediately to create jobs with aid from the financial stimulus plan being crafted by President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team.
At a press conference today in City Hall, Mayor Charles Meeker said that the City of Raleigh is actively seeking its share of the stimulus package to improve its infrastructure, environment and economy. He said that 44 projects have been identified as designed, permitted and ready to implement in six to 12 months.
While the Mayor said the amount of the new administration’s proposed stimulus package has not been announced, it must be significant if it is to improve the severe economic situation. “Raleigh has one-tenth of one percent of the nation’s population,” he said. “Given that, our portion of the stimulus package should be significant.”
What is known is that the Obama transition team is seeking to mold a package that tracks the incoming administration’s policy ideas, puts people to work immediately, enhances sustainability and includes long-term benefits to the nation.
Mayor Meeker pointed out that, not only will these projects bring immediate economic stimulus and benefit to the residents, they fill the Obama Administration’s priorities.
Mayor Meeker featured four sustainability projects plus the $226 million Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center project that is being designed for LEED gold certification. The energy savings designed into the 16-story, 305,000- square-foot facility come to 15 percent or $600,000 annually. The facility will be designed in the fall of 2009.
The four sustainability projects total $4,725,179. A solar LED lighting project would upgrade the illumination in seven City facilities, including the Avery Upchurch Government Complex Parking Deck and perimeter, the Performing Arts Center Deck and perimeter, Cedar Hills Park, Lions Park, Walnut Creek Softball Complex, Millbrook Exchange Park and Marsh Creek lower lot. The project can be implemented in the next six to 12 months at a total cost $1,258,300.
Another of the sustainability initiatives would put solar thermal water heating into 11 City facilities at a cost of $466,879. The project could be started in the first quarter of 2009 and completed within four to six months.
The third sustainable offering is the Photo Voltaic Solar Array Project at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant that would generate renewable energy at a cost of $2.5 million. The City is evaluating three separate proposals from private developers that have been submitted to Progress Energy and the City for renewable energy. The project would produce from one to three megawatts of renewable energy. It would be located on City-owned land at the wastewater treatment plant and would be in support of Progress Energy’s efforts to meet its Renewable Energy and Efficiency Portfolio requirements through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement.
The fourth sustainable project featured by Mayor Meeker was a green house gases inventory and emissions reduction strategy for a cost of up to $500,000.
Mayor Meeker said that the City of Raleigh has been placing the highest priority on sustainability for the past several years and these projects would further its effort to be the South’s most sustainable city. The Mayor referred to being the world’s first LED city, silver LEED certification for the training building at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Raleigh Convention Center, and the conversion of the City’s fleet to hybrids, plug-ins or alternative fuel vehicles as but a few examples of Raleigh’s abiding commitment to sustainability.
The 39 other projects listed are more traditional such as the construction of facilities, greenway extensions, and park, transportation, sewer, stormwater and technology improvements.
For a listing and descriptions of all of the proposed projects, visit the City of Raleigh website at www.raleighnc.gov.
TUESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 16, 2008
Today’s overview:
MEEKER NOW ASKING FEDS TO COVER HIS DOWNTOWN FIRST AGENDA - MAYBE SOME TABLE SCRAPS FOR BEYOND THE BELTLINE?
TRIANGLE HOME SALES, PRICES FALL, YET WAKE UP WAKE COUNTY AND STAN NORWALK STILL WANT TO PUNISH SELLERS AND BUYERS
THE TIN SHANTY LADY WANTS TO PUNISH THEM ALSO
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: ATTEND THE SUPREME COURT HEARING FOR WAKECARES!
MEEKER NOW ASKING FEDS TO COVER HIS DOWNTOWN FIRST AGENDA - MAYBE SOME TABLE SCRAPS FOR BEYOND THE BELTLINE?
TRIANGLE HOME SALES, PRICES FALL, YET WAKE UP WAKE COUNTY AND STAN NORWALK STILL WANT TO PUNISH SELLERS AND BUYERS
THE TIN SHANTY LADY WANTS TO PUNISH THEM ALSO
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: ATTEND THE SUPREME COURT HEARING FOR WAKECARES!
Monday, December 15, 2008
MONDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 15, 2008
Today’s overview:
RALEIGH IN DEBT AN ADDITIONAL $450,000 A YEAR FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER
WHAT WILL MEEKER ASK THE FEDS TO COVER SINCE HE SPENT RALEIGH FUNDS ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET?
LEFT WING NON-PROFITS RALLY FOR LAWBREAKERS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
PROGRESSIVES FOR REGRESSIVES - LIST OF GROUPS FULLY SUPPORTING INCREASED REGRESSIVE SALES AND CAR TAXES
COURT RULES NEIGHBORS CAN CHALLENGE PROPOSED RALEIGH STRIP CLUB
CARY TOWN COUNCIL DECIDES AGAINST USING FUNDS FOR AQUATICS CENTER
RALEIGH IN DEBT AN ADDITIONAL $450,000 A YEAR FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER
WHAT WILL MEEKER ASK THE FEDS TO COVER SINCE HE SPENT RALEIGH FUNDS ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET?
LEFT WING NON-PROFITS RALLY FOR LAWBREAKERS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
PROGRESSIVES FOR REGRESSIVES - LIST OF GROUPS FULLY SUPPORTING INCREASED REGRESSIVE SALES AND CAR TAXES
COURT RULES NEIGHBORS CAN CHALLENGE PROPOSED RALEIGH STRIP CLUB
CARY TOWN COUNCIL DECIDES AGAINST USING FUNDS FOR AQUATICS CENTER
WEEKLY CALENDAR, DECEMBER 15 - 21 (2008)
Please find below a list of relevant grassroots, public policy and political meetings for the week. Have an item you want considered for inclusion? Email wakecommunity@bellsouth.net with the group name, nature of meeting, speaker (if applicable) and time, date and location. Please put “event” in the subject line.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
December 15 – 21
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Max Borders
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Arts Commission Meeting
5:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 303 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
6:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
East Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Lions Park – 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh
Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
Station #1 – 11713 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Tuesday:
Raleigh Historic Districts Commission Meeting
7:30 am
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Economic Development Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room 10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Human Services Continuum of Care Committee Meeting
12:15 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
1:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County School Board Meeting
3:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting
4:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Holly Springs Planning Board Meeting
5:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Cary Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Human Services Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Apex Planning Board Special Meeting
6:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Holly Springs Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall – 401 East Elm Avenue, Wake Forest
Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Town Hall – 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina
Apex Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Garner Board of Aldermen Meeting
7:00 pm
Garner Town Hall – 900 7th Avenue, Garner
Wednesday:
Knightdale Town Council Meeting
950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
Knightdale Budget Committee Meeting
Wake County Veterans Services Outreach Meeting
8:30 am
ERC – 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon
Wake County Library Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Wake County Office Park, Library Administration Building – 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
12:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
CAMPO TAC
4:00 pm
Wake County Commons Conference Center, Room 100-A – 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Cary Cultural Arts Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Page Walker Arts and History Center – 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
Cary Public Art Advisory Board Meeting
6:15 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room 11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Town Council Business Session Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Thursday:
Wake County Human Services Board Meeting
7:30 am
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Committee to Review Tax Appeals Meeting
9:00 am
Bank of America Building – Suite 200, Revenue Department Conference Room – 421 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Wake County Information Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
9:00 am
Mezzanine Wake County Office Building, Information Services Conference Room – 337 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Civil Service Commission Meeting
9:30 am
One Exchange Plaza, Room 809 - Raleigh
Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Child Fatality Prevention Team Meeting
12:00 pm
Human Services, Board Room – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting
1:30 pm
Wake County Office Park – Agricultural Services Building, Room 107 – 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Cary Economic Development Governing Board Meeting
4:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #22010 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Raleigh Appearance Commission Meeting
5:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Planning and Development Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Friends of Black Children Adoption Council Meeting
6:00 pm
Tupper Memorial Baptist Church – 501 S. Blount Street, Raleigh
Cary Greenway Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room 11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Raleigh Hillsborough Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Pullen Art Center – 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh
Garner Board of Adjustment Meeting
7:30 pm
Garner Town Hall – 900 7th Avenue, Garner
Apex EMS Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
315 West Williams Street, Apex
Cary Sister Cities Commission Meeting
7:30 pm
Page Walker Art and History Center – 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
Friday:
Wake County Human Services Community and Public Health Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Rex Family Birth Center, Room 100A – 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
December 15 – 21
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Max Borders
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Arts Commission Meeting
5:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 303 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
6:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
East Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Lions Park – 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh
Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
Station #1 – 11713 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Tuesday:
Raleigh Historic Districts Commission Meeting
7:30 am
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Economic Development Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room 10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Human Services Continuum of Care Committee Meeting
12:15 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
1:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County School Board Meeting
3:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting
4:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Holly Springs Planning Board Meeting
5:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Cary Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Human Services Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Apex Planning Board Special Meeting
6:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Holly Springs Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall – 401 East Elm Avenue, Wake Forest
Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Town Hall – 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina
Apex Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Garner Board of Aldermen Meeting
7:00 pm
Garner Town Hall – 900 7th Avenue, Garner
Wednesday:
Knightdale Town Council Meeting
950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
Knightdale Budget Committee Meeting
Wake County Veterans Services Outreach Meeting
8:30 am
ERC – 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon
Wake County Library Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Wake County Office Park, Library Administration Building – 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
12:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
CAMPO TAC
4:00 pm
Wake County Commons Conference Center, Room 100-A – 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Cary Cultural Arts Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Page Walker Arts and History Center – 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
Cary Public Art Advisory Board Meeting
6:15 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room 11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Town Council Business Session Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Thursday:
Wake County Human Services Board Meeting
7:30 am
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Committee to Review Tax Appeals Meeting
9:00 am
Bank of America Building – Suite 200, Revenue Department Conference Room – 421 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Wake County Information Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
9:00 am
Mezzanine Wake County Office Building, Information Services Conference Room – 337 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Civil Service Commission Meeting
9:30 am
One Exchange Plaza, Room 809 - Raleigh
Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Child Fatality Prevention Team Meeting
12:00 pm
Human Services, Board Room – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting
1:30 pm
Wake County Office Park – Agricultural Services Building, Room 107 – 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Cary Economic Development Governing Board Meeting
4:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #22010 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Raleigh Appearance Commission Meeting
5:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Planning and Development Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Friends of Black Children Adoption Council Meeting
6:00 pm
Tupper Memorial Baptist Church – 501 S. Blount Street, Raleigh
Cary Greenway Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room 11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Raleigh Hillsborough Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Pullen Art Center – 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh
Garner Board of Adjustment Meeting
7:30 pm
Garner Town Hall – 900 7th Avenue, Garner
Apex EMS Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
315 West Williams Street, Apex
Cary Sister Cities Commission Meeting
7:30 pm
Page Walker Art and History Center – 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
Friday:
Wake County Human Services Community and Public Health Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Rex Family Birth Center, Room 100A – 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh
Friday, December 12, 2008
GROUP PROFILE - CITIZENS INFORMED
Wake Community Network will begin profiling local and statewide groups we believe you may want to support. Please check out these groups and consider joining them.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
www.wakecommunity.blogspot.com
(Have a group you want profiled? Please contact us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.)
Citizens Informed
www.CitizensInformed.com
Name of group: Citizens Informed
Statewide or local? Statewide
Area of focus (mission/goal): Citizens Informed is a volunteer-run, grassroots campaign formed to educate North Carolina citizens on the need for an online portal to host our state budget and spending database. We believe citizens should be able to track how their hard earned tax-dollars are being spent and budgeted.
Programs and activities: We are building a nonpartisan/bipartisan coalition supporting our mission and encourage coalition members to submit letters to the editor, opinion-editorials, etc. to local media outlets to educate all citizens on the need and benefits of such a website.
Contact information:
· Website: www.CitizensInformed.com
· Phone: 919.412.9371
· Email: laurie@citizensinformed.com
· Address: PO Box 25363, Raleigh, NC 27611
· Name of individual to contact: Laurie Onorio
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
www.wakecommunity.blogspot.com
(Have a group you want profiled? Please contact us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.)
Citizens Informed
www.CitizensInformed.com
Name of group: Citizens Informed
Statewide or local? Statewide
Area of focus (mission/goal): Citizens Informed is a volunteer-run, grassroots campaign formed to educate North Carolina citizens on the need for an online portal to host our state budget and spending database. We believe citizens should be able to track how their hard earned tax-dollars are being spent and budgeted.
Programs and activities: We are building a nonpartisan/bipartisan coalition supporting our mission and encourage coalition members to submit letters to the editor, opinion-editorials, etc. to local media outlets to educate all citizens on the need and benefits of such a website.
Contact information:
· Website: www.CitizensInformed.com
· Phone: 919.412.9371
· Email: laurie@citizensinformed.com
· Address: PO Box 25363, Raleigh, NC 27611
· Name of individual to contact: Laurie Onorio
FRIDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 12, 2008
Today's overview:
MARIGOTTA CHALLENGES WAKE SCHOOLS TO PROVE DIVERSITY WORKS.
WHO IS WAKEUP'S KAREN RINDGE?
WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY WITH THE LEFT?
WAKE SCHOOLS BASICALLY ADMIT THAT THEY CAN'T MANAGE MONEY
WAKEUP SAYS MORE TIME NEEDED TO REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - WE AGREE
MARIGOTTA CHALLENGES WAKE SCHOOLS TO PROVE DIVERSITY WORKS.
WHO IS WAKEUP'S KAREN RINDGE?
WHAT'S GOING ON LOCALLY WITH THE LEFT?
WAKE SCHOOLS BASICALLY ADMIT THAT THEY CAN'T MANAGE MONEY
WAKEUP SAYS MORE TIME NEEDED TO REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - WE AGREE
Thursday, December 11, 2008
THURSDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 11, 2008
Today’s overview:
STAN NORWALK - WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE WAKE SCHOOL BOARD (PART II)
BROUGHTON STOPS REASSIGNMENT MADNESS
MILLBROOK GETS THE IB MAGENT PROGRAM IN DIVERSITY SHUFFLE GAME
STATE THREATENS TO PULL $1 MILLION FROM WAKE COUNTY FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
NORTHERN WAKE PARENTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST REASSIGNMENT
CARY TO DECIDE HOW TO SPEND $10 MILLION IN HOTELS AND MEALS TAXES
STAN NORWALK - WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE WAKE SCHOOL BOARD (PART II)
BROUGHTON STOPS REASSIGNMENT MADNESS
MILLBROOK GETS THE IB MAGENT PROGRAM IN DIVERSITY SHUFFLE GAME
STATE THREATENS TO PULL $1 MILLION FROM WAKE COUNTY FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
NORTHERN WAKE PARENTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST REASSIGNMENT
CARY TO DECIDE HOW TO SPEND $10 MILLION IN HOTELS AND MEALS TAXES
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
ATTEND THE SUPREME COURT HEARING FOR WAKECARES!
Dear Wake County Parents and Supporters of WakeCARES:
As you know, it's been a long battle for parents' rights regarding mandatory year round school and parental consent. In the recent round of reassignments, thousands more parents are effected in Wake County. The impact of this ruling will be felt state wide.
To review, our case was won in Superior Court, overturned in the NC Court of Appeals, and finally, a "stay" of the original order by Judge Manning, which required parental consent, was issued by the NC Supreme Court. As a result, Judge Manning's order stands, and as stated below, the Supreme Court will hear arguments next week!
We encourage all of those affected and interested to attend the hearing.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has scheduled the oral arguments for the WakeCARES lawsuit for Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 9:30 am.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina is located at: 2 East Morgan Street - Third Floor, Raleigh, NC.
http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/sc/CAL081215.HTM
Again, we appreciate your support, and would especially appreciate any donations that would help us cover our legal costs.
Thank you!
Dawn Graff
Related link: WakeCares
As you know, it's been a long battle for parents' rights regarding mandatory year round school and parental consent. In the recent round of reassignments, thousands more parents are effected in Wake County. The impact of this ruling will be felt state wide.
To review, our case was won in Superior Court, overturned in the NC Court of Appeals, and finally, a "stay" of the original order by Judge Manning, which required parental consent, was issued by the NC Supreme Court. As a result, Judge Manning's order stands, and as stated below, the Supreme Court will hear arguments next week!
We encourage all of those affected and interested to attend the hearing.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has scheduled the oral arguments for the WakeCARES lawsuit for Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 9:30 am.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina is located at: 2 East Morgan Street - Third Floor, Raleigh, NC.
http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/sc/CAL081215.HTM
Again, we appreciate your support, and would especially appreciate any donations that would help us cover our legal costs.
Thank you!
Dawn Graff
Related link: WakeCares
WEDNESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 10, 2008
Today’s overview:
SOUTHEAST RALEIGH RESIDENTS SPEAK UP ABOUT VIOLENCE - DID DOWNTOWN FIRST MAYOR MEEKER ATTEND THIS DOWNTOWN MEETING?
SUGGESTION TO MEEKER: PUT SIR WALTER ON BRAGG AND TARBORO STREETS. WITHOUT YOUR HELP, THEY'LL NEED ALL THE LUCK THEY CAN GET.
THALES SCHOOL A MODEL WAKE ED BUREAUCRATS COULD LEARN FROM
BROUGHTON'S MAGNET STATUS TO GET REVOTE
BROUGHTON STUDENTS RALLY TO KEEP IB PROGRAM
SOLEIL CENTER SCALED BACK
NORTH RALEIGH SPEAKS UP ON LANE WIDENING - ACTUALLY GET DOWNTOWN FIRST MEEKER'S ATTENTION
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE MOVES FORWARD WITH RECOMMENDATIONS - MORE SALES TAXES ON THE HORIZON?
RALEIGH STOPS PLANS TO SPEND $300,000 ON ANDERSON DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING
SOUTHEAST RALEIGH RESIDENTS SPEAK UP ABOUT VIOLENCE - DID DOWNTOWN FIRST MAYOR MEEKER ATTEND THIS DOWNTOWN MEETING?
SUGGESTION TO MEEKER: PUT SIR WALTER ON BRAGG AND TARBORO STREETS. WITHOUT YOUR HELP, THEY'LL NEED ALL THE LUCK THEY CAN GET.
THALES SCHOOL A MODEL WAKE ED BUREAUCRATS COULD LEARN FROM
BROUGHTON'S MAGNET STATUS TO GET REVOTE
BROUGHTON STUDENTS RALLY TO KEEP IB PROGRAM
SOLEIL CENTER SCALED BACK
NORTH RALEIGH SPEAKS UP ON LANE WIDENING - ACTUALLY GET DOWNTOWN FIRST MEEKER'S ATTENTION
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE MOVES FORWARD WITH RECOMMENDATIONS - MORE SALES TAXES ON THE HORIZON?
RALEIGH STOPS PLANS TO SPEND $300,000 ON ANDERSON DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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TUESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 9, 2008
Today's overview:
ANDREW JOHNSON: IN MEMORIAM
"I don't consider this overly risky, No. 1 because we were very careful with the tenant we have in that building,” Allen said. Raleigh City Manager speaks on Raleigh’s Million Dollar bailout of Raleigh restaurant.
WAKE PARENTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST FAILED DIVERSITY BUSING PROGRAM IN WAKE SCHOOLS
MEEKER WATCH – WHO’S PAYING FOR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS HOLIDAY RECEPTION AT MEYMANDI HALL
MEEKER ONCE AGAIN ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET - WHAT ABOUT TARBORO AND BRAGG STREETS MAYOR?
NEWS AND OBSERVER GETS IT PARTIALLY RIGHT IN THEIR EDITORIAL ON TARBORO STREET
DR. MICHAEL SANERA WITH JOHN LOCKE GETS TARBORO STREET RIGHT!
SOLEIL CENTER SUED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REVIEW COUNTY DEPARTMENT CUTS
WAKE COUNTY HOMES HOLD VALUE - CHANCES FOR REVALUATING DOWN DIMINISH
ANDREW JOHNSON: IN MEMORIAM
"I don't consider this overly risky, No. 1 because we were very careful with the tenant we have in that building,” Allen said. Raleigh City Manager speaks on Raleigh’s Million Dollar bailout of Raleigh restaurant.
WAKE PARENTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST FAILED DIVERSITY BUSING PROGRAM IN WAKE SCHOOLS
MEEKER WATCH – WHO’S PAYING FOR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS HOLIDAY RECEPTION AT MEYMANDI HALL
MEEKER ONCE AGAIN ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET - WHAT ABOUT TARBORO AND BRAGG STREETS MAYOR?
NEWS AND OBSERVER GETS IT PARTIALLY RIGHT IN THEIR EDITORIAL ON TARBORO STREET
DR. MICHAEL SANERA WITH JOHN LOCKE GETS TARBORO STREET RIGHT!
SOLEIL CENTER SUED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REVIEW COUNTY DEPARTMENT CUTS
WAKE COUNTY HOMES HOLD VALUE - CHANCES FOR REVALUATING DOWN DIMINISH
Monday, December 8, 2008
ANDREW JOHNSON
Andrew James Johnson, "AJ", 25, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Powhatan Free Will Baptist Church. Entombment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
AJ was a Raleigh Firefighter on Ladder 11 and a volunteer with Archers Lodge Fire Department where he held a title as Captain. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and be outdoors. AJ had a passion for firefighting and the brotherhood bond that comes along with it.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Melissa H. Johnson; parents, Terry and Tim Davis, MJ and Pam Johnson, Pauline and Mike Haislip; brothers and sisters, Clayton Johnson, Mackenzie Johnson, Hunter Davis, Dakotah Davis, and Amanda Haislip; aunt and uncle, Linda and Aubrey Bunn; aunt, Betty Johnson.AJ was preceded in death by grandparents, Marvin and Margaret Johnson, cousin, Blake Bunn and grandmother, Callie Davis.
The family will receive relatives and friends on 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at McLaurin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Association, 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 150, Raleigh, NC 27607 or on-line at http://www.ncfff.org/. Condolences may be made to the family at http://www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com/.
Arrangements by McLaurin at Pinecrest, Funerals & Cremations, Clayton.
WEEKLY CALENDAR, DECEMBER 8 - 14 (2008)
Please find below a list of relevant grassroots, public policy and political meetings for the week. Have an item you want considered for inclusion? Email wakecommunity@bellsouth.net with the group name, nature of meeting, speaker (if applicable) and time, date and location. Please put “event” in the subject line.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
December 8 – 14
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
Knightdale Planning and Engineering Committee Meeting
Knightdale Land Use Review Board Meeting
Wake County Human Services Board Executive Committee Meeting
8:00 am
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Umar Muhammad
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Wake County Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting
2:00 pm
Wake County Public Safety Center, C-170 Conference Center – 330 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Apex Planning Board Meeting
4:30 pm
Apex Town Hall, Board Room – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Wake County Schools District 8 Board Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm
Holly Grove Elementary School – 1451 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs
Northern Wake Republican Club Meeting
6:30 pm
Milton’s, Six Forks Station – 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 pm
Broughton High School – 723 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh
Raleigh South Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Biltmore Hills Community Center – 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh
Cary Planning and Zoning Board Work Session to Discuss Round 10B of the LDO Meeting
7:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wendell Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Wendell Town Hall, Courtroom – 15 East Fourth Street, Wendell
Raleigh Southwest Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Carolina Pines Park – 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
Garner Planning Commission Meeting
7:30 pm
Garner Town Hall – 900 7th Avenue, Garner
Tuesday:
Raleigh Planning Commission Meeting
9:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
9:30 am
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
10:30 am
Human Services, Room 2132 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Convention Center Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Progress Energy Center – 2 E. South Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Student Achievement Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Historic Preservation Commission Designation Committee Meeting
2:30 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Law & Public Safety Council Meeting
4:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Town Council Work Sessions on Operational Issues Aquatics and Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Morrisville Town Council Briefing Session Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Garner Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 pm
Station #1, 503 W. Main Street, Garner
Raleigh Isabella Cannon Park Master Plan Meeting
7:00 pm
700 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030 Plan Public Briefing Meeting
Arts Commission
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh North Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Tarboro Road Park – 121 Tarboro Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Northwest Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Police District 21 Meeting – 8016 Glenwood Avenue/US 70, Raleigh
Morrisville Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Raleigh Mordecai Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:30 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church – 824 Bloodworth Street, Raleigh
Wednesday:
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan Meeting
9:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Special Board Meeting
9:30 am
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Substance Abuse Advisory Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Housing Authority Meeting
12:30 pm
Wake County Office Park, Commons Building – 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Appearance Commission Meeting
5:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 303 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Council and Public Art Advisory Board Joint Cary Community Art Center Design Work Session Meeting
6:15 pm
Police Department Training Room – 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary
Thursday:
Raleigh Public Works Committee Meeting
8:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Fitness Council Meeting
12:30 pm
Sunnybrook Boardroom – 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Transit Authority Meeting
3:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030 Plan Public Briefing
Raleigh Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
5:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 303 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Commission for Women Meeting
6:00 pm
1728 Wysong Court, Raleigh
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030 Public Briefing
General Public
6:00 pm
Raleigh Urban Design Center – 133 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Human Relations Commission Meeting
6:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Town Council Meeting
6:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Raleigh Southeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Worthdale Community Center – 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Northeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Millbrook Exchange Park – 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
Friday:
Wake County Human Services Environmental Services Committee Meeting
11:30 am
Wake County Office Park, Library Administration Building – 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
December 8 – 14
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
Knightdale Planning and Engineering Committee Meeting
Knightdale Land Use Review Board Meeting
Wake County Human Services Board Executive Committee Meeting
8:00 am
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Umar Muhammad
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Wake County Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting
2:00 pm
Wake County Public Safety Center, C-170 Conference Center – 330 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Apex Planning Board Meeting
4:30 pm
Apex Town Hall, Board Room – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Wake County Schools District 8 Board Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm
Holly Grove Elementary School – 1451 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs
Northern Wake Republican Club Meeting
6:30 pm
Milton’s, Six Forks Station – 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 pm
Broughton High School – 723 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh
Raleigh South Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Biltmore Hills Community Center – 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh
Cary Planning and Zoning Board Work Session to Discuss Round 10B of the LDO Meeting
7:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wendell Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Wendell Town Hall, Courtroom – 15 East Fourth Street, Wendell
Raleigh Southwest Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Carolina Pines Park – 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
Garner Planning Commission Meeting
7:30 pm
Garner Town Hall – 900 7th Avenue, Garner
Tuesday:
Raleigh Planning Commission Meeting
9:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
9:30 am
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
10:30 am
Human Services, Room 2132 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Convention Center Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Progress Energy Center – 2 E. South Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Student Achievement Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Historic Preservation Commission Designation Committee Meeting
2:30 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Law & Public Safety Council Meeting
4:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Town Council Work Sessions on Operational Issues Aquatics and Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Morrisville Town Council Briefing Session Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Garner Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 pm
Station #1, 503 W. Main Street, Garner
Raleigh Isabella Cannon Park Master Plan Meeting
7:00 pm
700 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030 Plan Public Briefing Meeting
Arts Commission
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh North Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Tarboro Road Park – 121 Tarboro Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Northwest Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Police District 21 Meeting – 8016 Glenwood Avenue/US 70, Raleigh
Morrisville Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Raleigh Mordecai Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:30 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church – 824 Bloodworth Street, Raleigh
Wednesday:
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan Meeting
9:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Special Board Meeting
9:30 am
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Substance Abuse Advisory Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Housing Authority Meeting
12:30 pm
Wake County Office Park, Commons Building – 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Appearance Commission Meeting
5:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 303 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Council and Public Art Advisory Board Joint Cary Community Art Center Design Work Session Meeting
6:15 pm
Police Department Training Room – 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary
Thursday:
Raleigh Public Works Committee Meeting
8:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Fitness Council Meeting
12:30 pm
Sunnybrook Boardroom – 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Transit Authority Meeting
3:30 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030 Plan Public Briefing
Raleigh Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
5:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 303 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Commission for Women Meeting
6:00 pm
1728 Wysong Court, Raleigh
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030 Public Briefing
General Public
6:00 pm
Raleigh Urban Design Center – 133 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Human Relations Commission Meeting
6:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Town Council Meeting
6:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Raleigh Southeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Worthdale Community Center – 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Northeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Millbrook Exchange Park – 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
Friday:
Wake County Human Services Environmental Services Committee Meeting
11:30 am
Wake County Office Park, Library Administration Building – 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Friday, December 5, 2008
IS RALEIGH'S MILLION DOLLAR MINT GOING UNDER?
It would appear there's something to the rumors.
VarmintBites reports the chef, pastry chef and operations director have left or will be leaving soon.
Who's going to pay back Raleigh? Related Story (See Page 16)
FRIDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 5, 2008
Today's overview:
EDUCATION UNION STANDS BEHIND EMPLOYEES, NOT STUDENTS IN PUSHING FOR NO WAKE EDUCATION CUTS
JIM GOODMON CALLS RALEIGH "STUPID"
ENLOE PTSA WARNS STUDENTS ABOUT MEEKER'S URBAN RENAISSANCE
And….
ENLOE MISSING FROM US NEWS & WORLD'S REPORTS BEST SCHOOLS LIST
BEVERLY CLARK TOO "WORN OUT" TO DO HER JOB
EDUCATION UNION STANDS BEHIND EMPLOYEES, NOT STUDENTS IN PUSHING FOR NO WAKE EDUCATION CUTS
JIM GOODMON CALLS RALEIGH "STUPID"
ENLOE PTSA WARNS STUDENTS ABOUT MEEKER'S URBAN RENAISSANCE
And….
ENLOE MISSING FROM US NEWS & WORLD'S REPORTS BEST SCHOOLS LIST
BEVERLY CLARK TOO "WORN OUT" TO DO HER JOB
Thursday, December 4, 2008
THURSDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 4, 2008
Today's overview:
COMMISSIONER LINDY BROWN TALKS AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH WENDELL OFFICIALS
RALEIGH CITY COUNCIL LOOKS AT NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PLAN
MARY ANN BALDWIN SAYS SPEND $226 MILLION. GOVERNMENT CREATES JOBS.
UNLIKE KERMIT, RALEIGH SAYS IT'S EASY TO BE GREEN WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
$33 MILLION FOR FURNITURE AND FIXTURES FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COMMISSIONER LINDY BROWN TALKS AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH WENDELL OFFICIALS
RALEIGH CITY COUNCIL LOOKS AT NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PLAN
MARY ANN BALDWIN SAYS SPEND $226 MILLION. GOVERNMENT CREATES JOBS.
UNLIKE KERMIT, RALEIGH SAYS IT'S EASY TO BE GREEN WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
$33 MILLION FOR FURNITURE AND FIXTURES FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
WEDNESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 3, 2008
Today's overview:
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS: WHEN A CUT IS NOT A CUT
N&O CALLS IT A CUT
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: TO PAT AT THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING WHO REFERRED TO WAKE SCHOOLS AS TIN SHANTIES
FAYETTEVILLE STREET GETS MILLIONS AND THIS STREET GETS ONGOING VIOLENCE
MAGNET DIVERSITY PROGRAM CREATES FURTHER HEADACHES AT BROUGHTON
RALEIGH'S PLAN TO RESTRICT PROPERTY RIGHTS AND RAISE HOUSING COSTS
RALEIGH PROPOSING STRICTER RUNOFF REGULATIONS
HOLLY SPRINGS PARENTS TO FIGHT REASSIGNMENT
MORRISVILLE DISCUSSES LONG RANGE BUDGETING
HOLLY SPRINGS COUNCIL CONSIDERS SPENDING ON COMMUNITY CENTER
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS: WHEN A CUT IS NOT A CUT
N&O CALLS IT A CUT
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: TO PAT AT THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING WHO REFERRED TO WAKE SCHOOLS AS TIN SHANTIES
FAYETTEVILLE STREET GETS MILLIONS AND THIS STREET GETS ONGOING VIOLENCE
MAGNET DIVERSITY PROGRAM CREATES FURTHER HEADACHES AT BROUGHTON
RALEIGH'S PLAN TO RESTRICT PROPERTY RIGHTS AND RAISE HOUSING COSTS
RALEIGH PROPOSING STRICTER RUNOFF REGULATIONS
HOLLY SPRINGS PARENTS TO FIGHT REASSIGNMENT
MORRISVILLE DISCUSSES LONG RANGE BUDGETING
HOLLY SPRINGS COUNCIL CONSIDERS SPENDING ON COMMUNITY CENTER
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
TO PAT AT THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING WHO REFERRED TO WAKE SCHOOLS AS TIN SHANTIES
Here's what one looks like:
Get real.
Your comments are very insightful (1:38:30 mark)
It's much easier to just jump on the bandwagon of the HHBA (Hate Home Builders Association) than to look at the emperor parading around with no clothes.
Yes, it's all just the home builders fault.
Your comments are very insightful (1:38:30 mark)
It's much easier to just jump on the bandwagon of the HHBA (Hate Home Builders Association) than to look at the emperor parading around with no clothes.
Yes, it's all just the home builders fault.
Poor test scores, massive waste, a flawed student assignment process that angers parents annually and questionable land deals.
Yes, it's all the home builders fault.
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WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS: WHEN A CUT IS NOT A CUT
The Wake County School Board Committee of the Whole met early this afternoon to review cuts recommended by Wake Schools Superintendent Del Burns. The document above (click on the document to enlarge) details those recommendations. It includes both recommendations for the reductions in state level and county level appropriations.
Let’s take a look at returns to Wake County.
Growth - $3,236,572
This reflects the $2.8 million figure that has been previously discussed for enrollment projections that never materialized. Costs associated with student enrollment make the figure larger than $2.8 million.
When looking at this figure, remember the following:
THESE ARE COSTS THE WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM NEVER INCURRED. THESE STUDENTS NEVER ENTERED THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT A COST IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Simply put, it is money that should be returned to Wake County regardless. It is not a “cut.” It is money that was over budgeted in the first place.
Once again, it is not a “cut.”
But of course, it will be reported as a “cut.”
That represents 57% of the “cuts.”
That’s right. 57% of the money returned to Wake County is not actually a “cut.”
Once again, 57% of the money returned to Wake County is not actually a “cut.”
Let’s take a look at returns to Wake County.
Growth - $3,236,572
This reflects the $2.8 million figure that has been previously discussed for enrollment projections that never materialized. Costs associated with student enrollment make the figure larger than $2.8 million.
When looking at this figure, remember the following:
THESE ARE COSTS THE WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM NEVER INCURRED. THESE STUDENTS NEVER ENTERED THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT A COST IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Simply put, it is money that should be returned to Wake County regardless. It is not a “cut.” It is money that was over budgeted in the first place.
Once again, it is not a “cut.”
But of course, it will be reported as a “cut.”
That represents 57% of the “cuts.”
That’s right. 57% of the money returned to Wake County is not actually a “cut.”
Once again, 57% of the money returned to Wake County is not actually a “cut.”
TUESDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 2, 2008
MORE URBAN RENAISSANCE MEEKER AND MITCH: MAN SHOT IN STOMACH LAST NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH. CONGRATS.
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: ATTEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MEETING
RALEIGH COMPREHENSIVE PLANNERS DENIGRATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND QUESTION WHETHER THOSE WHO DISAGREE SHOULD LIVE IN RALEIGH
WANT TO READ SLANTED COVERAGE ON RALEIGH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? HERE IT IS.
VIEW RALEIGH'S PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
STAN NORWALK: WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS
HAROLD WEBB CHOSEN BOARD CHAIRMAN
CARY AND APEX FAMILIES SPEAK OUT AT WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY DANCE PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY TO BE REZONED OVER OWNERS’ OBJECTIONS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH AREA
BROUGHTON MAY LOSE MAGNET PROGRAM
CAN'T ATTEND WAKE COMMISSIONER MEETINGS? THEN WATCH THEM HERE.
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: ATTEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MEETING
RALEIGH COMPREHENSIVE PLANNERS DENIGRATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND QUESTION WHETHER THOSE WHO DISAGREE SHOULD LIVE IN RALEIGH
WANT TO READ SLANTED COVERAGE ON RALEIGH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? HERE IT IS.
VIEW RALEIGH'S PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
STAN NORWALK: WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS
HAROLD WEBB CHOSEN BOARD CHAIRMAN
CARY AND APEX FAMILIES SPEAK OUT AT WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY DANCE PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY TO BE REZONED OVER OWNERS’ OBJECTIONS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH AREA
BROUGHTON MAY LOSE MAGNET PROGRAM
CAN'T ATTEND WAKE COMMISSIONER MEETINGS? THEN WATCH THEM HERE.
ATTEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MEETING
Raleigh has unveiled its comprehensive plan. We will have more information on the plan shortly but want to encourage you to attend the Draft Plan Rollout and Open House on Wednesday evening. It will provide you the opportunity to ask questions and gather more information. You will need to register and can do so by clicking here. The event will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center with registration at 6:30 pm and the program running from 7 pm – 9 pm. You can access more information on the plan at www.planningraleigh2030.com.
Monday, December 1, 2008
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MONDAY'S JOURNAL - DECEMBER 1, 2008
Today’s overview:
TODAY'S WAKE COMMISSIONERS MEETING TO PROVE TO BE CONTENTIOUS
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FACES SERIOUS GANG AND VIOLENT CRIME ISSUES, BUT MAYOR MEEKER FANCIES MILLIONS FOR FERRIS WHEELS AND CITY PLAZAS RATHER THAN FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
MITCH SILVER AND COMPANY TO PROPOSE MASSIVE GROWTH CONTROLS FOR RALEIGH IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WAKE COMMISSIONER JOE BRYAN STANDS UP FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LITTLE RIVER DEBATE
WHO WILL LEAD WAKE COMMISSIONERS?
WILL DPAC DRAIN REVENUE FROM RALEIGH'S DOWNTOWN UTOPIA? IT APPEARS SO.
MORE RALEIGH URBAN RENAISSANCE. MEEKER FANCIES FERRIS WHEELS WHILE HOTEL NEAR DOWNTOWN IS ROBBED
WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY DANCE A BIG MESS FOR CARY AND APEX FAMILIES
TODAY'S WAKE COMMISSIONERS MEETING TO PROVE TO BE CONTENTIOUS
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FACES SERIOUS GANG AND VIOLENT CRIME ISSUES, BUT MAYOR MEEKER FANCIES MILLIONS FOR FERRIS WHEELS AND CITY PLAZAS RATHER THAN FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
MITCH SILVER AND COMPANY TO PROPOSE MASSIVE GROWTH CONTROLS FOR RALEIGH IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WAKE COMMISSIONER JOE BRYAN STANDS UP FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LITTLE RIVER DEBATE
WHO WILL LEAD WAKE COMMISSIONERS?
WILL DPAC DRAIN REVENUE FROM RALEIGH'S DOWNTOWN UTOPIA? IT APPEARS SO.
MORE RALEIGH URBAN RENAISSANCE. MEEKER FANCIES FERRIS WHEELS WHILE HOTEL NEAR DOWNTOWN IS ROBBED
WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY DANCE A BIG MESS FOR CARY AND APEX FAMILIES
WEEKLY CALENDAR - DECEMBER 1 - 7 (2008)
Please find below a list of relevant grassroots, public policy and political meetings for the week. Have an item you want considered for inclusion? Email wakecommunity@bellsouth.net with the group name, nature of meeting, speaker (if applicable) and time, date and location. Please put “event” in the subject line.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
December 1 – 7
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Dr. Troy Kickler
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Arts Commission PR Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 309 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Commissioners Meeting
2:00 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Public Works Committee Meeting
4:00 pm
Leesville Community Park Site – 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh
Raleigh Historic Districts Commission Meeting
4:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board Meeting
5:15 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools District 9 Board Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary High School – 638 Walnut Street, Cary
Knightdale Public Safety Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Knightdale
Knightdale Town Council Meeting
950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
Cary Information Services Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 PM
Cary High School – 638 Walnut Street, Cary
Raleigh Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center – 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh
Zebulon Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Zebulon Town Hall – 100 N. Arendell Avenue, Zebulon
Fuquay-Varina Town Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Town Hall – 401 Old Honeycutt road, Fuquay-Varina
Tuesday:
Wake GOP Men’s Club Meeting with Rep. Paul Stam
7:30 am
Clarion Hotel State Capital – 320 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee’s Business, Education and Technical Support Subcommittee Meeting
8:30 am
Wake County Office Park, Commons Building – 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Planning Commission Meeting
9:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Citizens Energy Advisory Commission Meeting
11:30 am
General Services Administration Training Room – 401 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
Raleigh Arts Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 237 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh City Council Meeting
1:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
1:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Board of Education Meeting
3:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Appearance Commission Meeting
4:00 pm
One Exchange Plaza, Room 809 - Raleigh
Cary Operations Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Public Safety Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Safety and Municipal Services Building – 260 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Morrisville Budget Public Input Session Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Holly Springs Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Apex Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Apex Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex
Stony Hill Rural Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 pm
Station #1 – 7025 Stony Hill Road, Raleigh
Raleigh City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wednesday:
Wake County Planning Board Meeting
1:30 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools District 4 Board Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm
Hunter Elementary School – 1018 East Davie Street, Raleigh
Morrisville Environmental and Recycling Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Board Room – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 pm
Wake Forest Rolesville High School – 420 West Stadium Drive, Wake Forest
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan Draft Plan Rollout and Open House Meeting
6:30 pm
Raleigh Convention Center, Mezzanine - Raleigh
Thursday:
Wake County Capital Area Workforce Development Board Meeting
8:30 am
WakeMed Heart Center, Conference Rooms 1 and 2 – 3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh
CAMPO TCC Meeting
10:00 am
One Exchange Plaza, Room 809 - Raleigh
Republican Women of Cary Meeting
11:30 am
Prestonwood Country Club – 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary
Open House – Wake Area Business Advisory Council
12:00 pm
Human Services, Room 2149 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Human Services Human Rights Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Stormwater Management Advisory Commission Meeting
3:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Parks Commission Meeting
6:00 pm
2401 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 pm
Holly Springs High School – 5329 Cass Holt Road, Holly Springs
Raleigh North Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Millbrook Exchange Park – 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
Wendell Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
2960 Wendell Blvd., Wendell
Eastern Wake Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
4828 Clifton Road, Knightdale
Friday:
Wake County Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Public Safety Center, C-170 Conference Center – 330 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Wake County Human Services Social Services’ Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
December 1 – 7
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Dr. Troy Kickler
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Arts Commission PR Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 309 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Commissioners Meeting
2:00 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Public Works Committee Meeting
4:00 pm
Leesville Community Park Site – 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh
Raleigh Historic Districts Commission Meeting
4:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Cary Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board Meeting
5:15 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools District 9 Board Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary High School – 638 Walnut Street, Cary
Knightdale Public Safety Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Knightdale
Knightdale Town Council Meeting
950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
Cary Information Services Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 PM
Cary High School – 638 Walnut Street, Cary
Raleigh Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center – 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh
Zebulon Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Zebulon Town Hall – 100 N. Arendell Avenue, Zebulon
Fuquay-Varina Town Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Town Hall – 401 Old Honeycutt road, Fuquay-Varina
Tuesday:
Wake GOP Men’s Club Meeting with Rep. Paul Stam
7:30 am
Clarion Hotel State Capital – 320 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee’s Business, Education and Technical Support Subcommittee Meeting
8:30 am
Wake County Office Park, Commons Building – 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Planning Commission Meeting
9:00 am
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Citizens Energy Advisory Commission Meeting
11:30 am
General Services Administration Training Room – 401 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
Raleigh Arts Commission Meeting
12:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 237 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh City Council Meeting
1:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
1:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Board of Education Meeting
3:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Appearance Commission Meeting
4:00 pm
One Exchange Plaza, Room 809 - Raleigh
Cary Operations Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Public Safety Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Safety and Municipal Services Building – 260 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Morrisville Budget Public Input Session Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Holly Springs Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Apex Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Apex Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex
Stony Hill Rural Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 pm
Station #1 – 7025 Stony Hill Road, Raleigh
Raleigh City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Wednesday:
Wake County Planning Board Meeting
1:30 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Wake County Schools District 4 Board Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm
Hunter Elementary School – 1018 East Davie Street, Raleigh
Morrisville Environmental and Recycling Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Board Room – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 pm
Wake Forest Rolesville High School – 420 West Stadium Drive, Wake Forest
Raleigh Comprehensive Plan Draft Plan Rollout and Open House Meeting
6:30 pm
Raleigh Convention Center, Mezzanine - Raleigh
Thursday:
Wake County Capital Area Workforce Development Board Meeting
8:30 am
WakeMed Heart Center, Conference Rooms 1 and 2 – 3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh
CAMPO TCC Meeting
10:00 am
One Exchange Plaza, Room 809 - Raleigh
Republican Women of Cary Meeting
11:30 am
Prestonwood Country Club – 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary
Open House – Wake Area Business Advisory Council
12:00 pm
Human Services, Room 2149 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Human Services Human Rights Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Stormwater Management Advisory Commission Meeting
3:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Room 305 – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Parks Commission Meeting
6:00 pm
2401 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Wake County Schools Community Engagement Meeting (regarding student reassignment)
6:30 pm
Holly Springs High School – 5329 Cass Holt Road, Holly Springs
Raleigh North Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Millbrook Exchange Park – 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
Wendell Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
2960 Wendell Blvd., Wendell
Eastern Wake Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 pm
4828 Clifton Road, Knightdale
Friday:
Wake County Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Public Safety Center, C-170 Conference Center – 330 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Wake County Human Services Social Services’ Committee Meeting
12:00 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
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