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More corporate welfare in Cary
The town of Cary is at it again. According to The News & Observer, the town is considering an incentive grant of just over $200,000 to Kellogg’s for a $19.5…
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Cary Council Says No To Saving $300,000 On Massively Over-Budget Theater Project
If you think a fancy theater is an appropriate use of tax dollars, you’ll love Cary’s theater project. Cost of the project is now at $6 million — DOUBLE projected…
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Could It Be That A Government Program Will Actually Be Killed?
The Cary town council looks to be on its way to killing the controversial red light camera program. It’s not often we see a government program cancelled.
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Opportunity For A Fiscal Conservative Who Lives In Cary
Cary councilwoman Julie Robison is moving out of state, and that means the council has a seat to fill. Applications are being accepted until June 29. The council will appoint…
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Cary Won’t Shut Down Commission It Admits Wastes Members’ Time
This story is a classic example of why and how government grows and grows and grows. In Cary, town officials acknowledge that its 10-year-old Economic Development Commission wastes its members…
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Don’t Know, or Won’t Tell
The Cary News reports the town council is discussing an incentives package for a technology manufacturer. I can only imagine how this must irk other companies who already do business…
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Cary Watchmen Announce Top 10 Cost-Cutting Recommendations
As reported on 11/25/2009 (see below), a continued weak economy combined with rising debt obligation is putting pressure on the Town Council to either increase taxes & fees or reduce…
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Car(y)cature
Terry noted Ann Goodnight’s emotional statement on the bonds: It’s frustrating to me that people don’t get it. … We’re supposed to be the third most educated city. It shouldn’t…
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Focus on Municipal Elections
Joe Coletti is volunteering his time to Triangle organizers of candidate forums showcasing four Wake County municipal races. The forums are a joint effort between the Western Wake Democrats and…
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Local Budget Follies
Why Cary may take on millions in new debt this year. Pick your favorite quote if you can find just one. Dear Member of the Cary Town Council: …