News
Tedesco Elected School Board Vice-Chair after 56 Rounds
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After more than two hours and 56 rounds of voting, the Wake County School Board elected John Tedesco as vice chair. Chair Ron Margiotta was re-elected to his post.
City Council
Councilor Wants Small Biz Push
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Councilors are considering a proposal to promote small business in Raleigh. They also gave final approval for Raleigh’s “Creative District” and continued the debate about the City of Oaks Marathon route.
City Council
City Budget Keeps Art Funding, Offers Employee Bonus
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Employee raises and arts funding are part of the new $660 million city budget, adopted Tuesday by the Raleigh City Council.
2011 Election
Board of Elections Has “Statutory Responsibility” to Split Precincts
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Board of Elections members said Monday they might have to “lawyer up” in preparation for a battle with the Wake County Commission over creating new voting precincts. The Wake County Board of Elections agreed Monday to create 12 additional precincts — one week after Wake Commissioners said they would supply funding for only two extra precincts.
County Government
Wake Passes Budget, Maintains Line on Property Taxes
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Wake County Commissioners approved the $952.1 million budget Monday for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Commissioners also approved the appointment of City Councilor Erv Portman to the District 4 seat vacated by Stan Norwalk.
County Government
“Purpose and Function” Budget Leads to County Tug-of-War
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Wake County Commissioners and school board members played a little power tug-of-war last week over the spending of county dollars in education. Commissioners voted last year to request a “purpose and function” breakdown of the school system’s 2011-12 budget. But when school officials made their formal appropriation request to Commissioners in mid-May, they asked for the budget in a lump sum.
2011 Election
Candidates Begin Entering the School Board Fray
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Filing for the fall election has not yet begun, but many candidates are stepping forward for Wake County School Board. Here is a breakdown of declared candidates so far.
Business
Earp’s Seafood will Rebuild
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Saturday’s tornado destroyed Earp’s Seafood Market, a South Saunders Street landmark for more than 40 years. The family said this week they will rebuild.
City Council
Public Safety Center Could Play Political Role
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More than a year ago, the Raleigh City Council heavily debated the construction of a new public safety center in downtown Raleigh. Although the issue has been shelved, the debate could play a political role in the upcoming elections.
