TTA: OC Transit Plan Off To A Good Start
Transit planners say the roll-out of the Orange County Bus and Rail plan is going smoothly, despite a few early bumps in the road.
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Gary Kahn Announces Intention To Run For Town Council
Posted by Ran Northam | May 22, 2013 | Local Government
Gary Kahn says Southern Village–where he resides–is not represented in the Town Council, and he wants to be its voice.
Read MoreLack Of County Property Tax Increase Could Change
Posted by Staff | May 22, 2013 | Local Government
Orange County’s recommended budget doesn’t include a tax hike, but that might change if county commissioners decide to increase school funding.
Read MoreBOA Hosts Public Hearing On Budget
Posted by Staff | May 22, 2013 | Local Government
The 2013-2013 proposed budget did not raise property taxes for the fifth consecutive year.
Read MoreQuestions Remain Following Shearon Harris Shutdown
Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | Local Government
“One key concern is why did that crack remain unnoticed for at least a year?”
Read MoreOC Manager Presents Budget Proposal Tuesday
Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | Local Government
County Manager Frank Clifton will present next year’s budget proposal when the Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday.
Read MoreCarrboro Aldermen Hear Budget Concerns Tuesday
Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | Local Government
Carrboro aldermen want to hear your opinions on the 2013-2014 budget plan at Tuesday’s public hearing.
Read MoreChapel Hill Town Council Tackles Library Funding
Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | Local Government
The Town Council faces mounting pressure to increase library funding, but that’s just one of many tough choices this budget season.
Read MoreLocal Leaders Talk County Orange County Budget Conflict
Posted by Staff | May 20, 2013 | Local Government
“This is like a dance. The school boards asks for their optimal budget, but we can never match it and but then we come to a preferred budget.”
Read MoreCarrboro Police Chief Search Narrows Down Candidates
Posted by Staff | May 19, 2013 | Local Government
CARRBORO- The search is on for Carrboro’s next police chief. Town Manager David Andrews says they had 101 applicants so far—after he only expected 60 at the most. Now they’ve narrowed it down to seven. “We’re trying to be...
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