County Government
County, school system consolidation could cut costs
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Commissioners approved a resolution Monday to allow county staff to handle new site acquisitions and the legal representation in worker’s compensation claims.
County Government
Wake Commission considers septic inspection fee
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners Tuesday listened to a proposed ordinance change that would require regular inspections of septic systems. The inspection system would be similar to that of vehicle inspections, with residents required to get one every five years from an independent contractor. Homeowners would likely pay $200 for the inspection, plus the cost of uncovering the tank and pumping it out.
County Government
County agrees to greenway funding
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Plans to construct the 28-mile Lower Neuse Greenway Trail will move forward, as long as the county isn’t subject to city park rules—namely, the city’s new ban on smoking in parks. The Raleigh Parks and Rec Department will maintain the greenway extending to the Johnston County line.
County Government
Wake wants countywide vote for school board reps
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 on Tuesday to include on its 2011 legislative agenda a push to elect a majority of Wake County School Board Members at large. Currently each school board member is elected by district, but the proposal would make some school board elections county wide. The idea would need approval from the state legislature to move forward.
County Government
Affordable housing could see cuts
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Despite widespread support for Wake County’s affordable housing plans, the program could see cuts this year depending on what happens with federal funding for housing programs across the country.
County Government
County outsources transportation of mentally ill
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to outsource the transportation of involuntarily committed mental health patients to a private security company.
County Government
Commissioners weigh in on school board debate (again)
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During the Board of Commissioners first meeting with a newly elected Republican majority, it rescinded a previous resolution condemning the neighborhood schools plan as an act of re-segregation and requested that the school board begin budgeting and reporting its funding by “purpose and function.”
County Government
Dems accuse GOP of big government in county abortion debate
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During the first meeting with the new Republican majority on the county commission, the board removed elective abortion from county employees’ health care plans, moved to oppose collective bargaining, and to support eliminating the cap on charter schools.
County Government
Commission preps for closer relationship with school board
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Commissioners hear state of the county address and recognize Lindy Brown’s meeting. They approved portable fingerprint scanners and delayed a decision on the Davie Street parking deck.
County Government
Republicans prepare to lead Wake County
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The new Republican majority on the county commission weighs in on education, public transit and balancing the budget.
