BoCC Candidates Talk Conservation And Climate Change
Orange County Commissioner candidates talked climate change and land conservation at a forum focused on environmental issues.
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Orange County Commissioner Candidates Talk Trash And Taxes
Tax rates, school funding and the future of solid waste disposal were the hot topics at last week’s Orange County Commissioner candidate forum.
Read MoreOrange County Residents Pan Recycling District Tax Plan
Residents of rural Orange County say they’re not impressed with plans for a new solid waste service district tax
Read MoreLocal Leaders Make Progress On Rogers Road Remediation Plan
The Rogers Road remediation plan has been in the works for nearly two years, but recently Chapel Hill and Orange County each took steps to move it forward.
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Orange BoCC Backs Off 2014 Bond Referendum
County Commissioners backed off a plan to bring a bond referendum to voters in November, but they might consider it for the next presidential primary.
Read MoreLocal Candidates Gear Up For 2014 Election
Monday marks the start of the filing period for the 2014 elections, and this year’s local races are already heating up.
Read MoreMore Sales Tax, Less Grant Money For OC Bus And Rail Plan
Triangle Transit officials say financial projections for the Orange County Bus and Rail Plan need to be adjusted due to cuts to state and federal funding.
Read MoreCommissioners Nix Orange County Fair Plan
The Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to put plans for an Orange County fair on hold indefinitely, citing concerns about cost.
Read MoreBoCC Eyes Rural Recycling District Tax Plan
Orange County needs a new way to fund rural curbside recycling pick-up, but commissioners aren’t sure what’s the most equitable way to pay for the program.
Read MoreRogers Road Remediation Plan Still Stalled
Despite heated debate Thursday, Orange County elected officials are still at an impasse on the Rogers Road remediation plan.
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