Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
HOLLY SPRINGS BONDS
Wake Community Network friend and former Holly Springs Councilman Vinnie Debenedetto has shared these thougths with us on Holly Springs upcoming bond:
What’s wrong with this picture?
The Federal Government gets its bond rating lowered, interest rates for state and municipal borrowing will be going up, taxpayers are losing their jobs, homeowners are having a difficult time meeting their current tax obligations and the Town of Holly Springs wants to issue a $20 mil bond for park and recreational wants. What’s wrong with this picture?
Councilman Sack, who is running for reelection, is quoted as saying ..”bonds would allow the town to make investments”….and “the longer we wait”….”the more expensive it will be”. What does Sack mean about return on investment? In this economic environment it would seem the priority should be to reduce expenses and invest in projects that create jobs. Regarding the waiting comment, the Town missed the boat on financing of the Hunt Center. They jumped the gun and as a result of that decision we have a renovation that cost $6.5 million and with the interest it brings the total cost to the taxpayers at over $10 mil. The Council, including Councilman Sack, approved a financing plan, recommended by town staff, to borrow at a 5.2% interest rate without the ability to refinance for 10 years. Why would anyone agree to these terms?
Councilwoman Williams recently stated “she doesn’t think it will be necessary to raise taxes”. How does she expect to raise this amount of money? The town is already maxed out on its credit card by having cost of debt at $3.7 million on $23.6 total general fund expenditures. As a result the town has a 16% debt ratio the highest of any town in Wake County. And to balance the budget, the town is borrowing $250,000 in installment financing and another $277,000 from fund balance. With this bleak of a financial borrowing potential, Williams seems to imply that the funds will come from cost reductions.
In addition, Councilman VanFossen also made a recent statement …”we have the borrowing capacity”. To many of us it is quite obvious there is no more leverage the town can use to borrow other than raising taxes. And if VanFossen was so concerned about the Hunt Community Center not having enough space, why didn’t he support land purchase of adjacent land that was put forth by Councilman Womble?
What’s wrong with this picture?
NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 25, 2011
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
AFP CUT SPENDING NOW TOUR FRIDAY
Join Americans for Prosperity
at the
Cut Spending Now Tour
in Raleigh
in Raleigh
Help us get out the message that Washington, DC
needs to tighten its belt!
(All registrants will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a trip to DC for our Defending the American Dream Summit November 4-5! Winner will be notified Tuesday, October 25.)
October 21-22 (Friday and Saturday)
North Carolina State Fair
North Carolina State Fair
All Day
Across Trinity Road from GATE 9
4200 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
4200 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
POLITICS ON THE CITY DIME
The public is invited to rally with Raleigh
The rally to approve the City of Raleigh Nash Square
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
VOTE NO ON BONDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Oct 9, 2011
Contact: Dallas Woodhouse (919) 671-1050
LOCAL LEADERS TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST RALEIGH BOND PROPOSAL
Raleigh, NC – Representatives from Americans for Prosperity, the Wake County Taxpayers Association and other Raleigh citizens will join together Monday morning to speak against Raleigh’s proposed $56 million housing and transportation bond proposal.
The bond’s approval would add .91 cents per $100 valuation to the City of Raleigh property tax rate. In layman’s terms, the median priced Raleigh home ($188,139) would see a $17.11 property tax increase. While Raleigh’s website only references housing, “property” includes both real property (land and buildings, etc.) and personal property (vehicles, boats, mobile homes, aircraft, etc.)
Details:
Monday, October 10, 2011
10:00 am
Water Fountain – Raleigh City Hall, 222 West Hargett Street
See attachment for more information
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens to support restraining state and federal government growth and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP is more than 1.5 million activists strong, with activists in all 50 states. AFP has 31 state chapters and affiliates. More than 70,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial contribution to AFP or AFP Foundation. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org
Americans for Prosperity does not support or oppose candidates for public office.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
SUSAN EVANS SINGING WITH CHAOS CREATION CHOIR
Susan Evans should be honest about who she is and what she's about.
She's been part of a core group of forced busing antagonist who have, for the past two years, sought to disrupt school board meetings and stop any efforts to bring choice and neighborhood schools to Wake County families. Now she is running from her record. (Evans pictured by cameras at right.) View the video here.
She's been part of a core group of forced busing antagonist who have, for the past two years, sought to disrupt school board meetings and stop any efforts to bring choice and neighborhood schools to Wake County families. Now she is running from her record. (Evans pictured by cameras at right.) View the video here.
LATEST JOHN 2:16 EVENT
Nothing like using a 501(c)(3) entity to hold a campaign rally.....
Start: Oct 9 2011 - 2:00pm
Start: Oct 9 2011 - 2:00pm
Oct 9 2011 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT-5
Congressman David Price and County Commissioner Betty Lou Ward invite you to the District 3 Board of Education and House District 40 Campaign Rally.
Wake Chapel 4509 Bland Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Congressman Price is a confirmed speaker and Commissioner Ward is tentatively scheduled to speak. We are working on additional special guests.
For more info contact Rita Roberts at 919-802-3511.
JOHN 2:16
People have asked what John 2:16 is and its relation to the NAACP/leftist church events.
Here's the passage from the Bible:
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Pimping out Jesus better the last two years than I ever saw it done with Sheriff Baker, etc.
Here's the passage from the Bible:
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Pimping out Jesus better the last two years than I ever saw it done with Sheriff Baker, etc.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
SUSAN EVANS - PAST ACTIONS SPEAK LOUNDER THAN CURRENT WORDS
Susan Evans now:
Ultimately, the role of an effective board member is to put the children first above all else and to serve a legitimate purpose, one that is not political or partisan.
Susan Evans on June 15, 2010. Now she is running from her record. Watch her singing and clapping and joining the front line as the "Rev." William Barber and company are arrested. You can watch the full video here.
Ultimately, the role of an effective board member is to put the children first above all else and to serve a legitimate purpose, one that is not political or partisan.
Susan Evans on June 15, 2010. Now she is running from her record. Watch her singing and clapping and joining the front line as the "Rev." William Barber and company are arrested. You can watch the full video here.
SUSAN "END THE BICKERING" EVANS IN ACTION
Susan Evans has tried to run from her "chaos creation" record. She needs to be honest with voters in District 8 about who she is what she's about. The video speaks for itself. Watch her at the 21:07 mark singing, dancing and praying. If you want this moved from the audience to the member's seats, then vote for her....
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
RON SWANSON ON THE OPENING OF PULLEN PARK
Does Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation have some ideas on the opening of Pullen Park.
Some humor for your morning.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
FOR ALL OF "DOWNTOWN" RALEIGH
FOR ALL OF "DOWNTOWN" RALEIGH
"Since joining the council in 2007, McFarlane has generally supported Meeker's progressive agenda, centered on downtown revitalization ..."
Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/03/1537785/meeker-endorses-mcfarlane-in-raleigh.html#ixzz1Zm5VOw00
"Since joining the council in 2007, McFarlane has generally supported Meeker's progressive agenda, centered on downtown revitalization ..."
Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/03/1537785/meeker-endorses-mcfarlane-in-raleigh.html#ixzz1Zm5VOw00
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