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Wake County commissioners voted Monday to support a state law requiring voter ID cards. In other business, officials announced cuts to Health and Human Services funding and some residents spoke out against a proposed feral cat program.
Wake County officials are looking to purchase $5 million in open space and it’s testing a new method to get the best deal.
Wake County officials are considering the addition of a Trap-Neuter-Return alternative to control feral cat populations.
Wake County Commissioners endorsed the Sustainability Task Force report Monday, but continued to consider creating a property rights council.
In a vote split by party lines, Wake County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to support a gay marriage amendment.
Wake County’s Elections Director wants to certify local technicians to manage voting machines, saving the county money. But the company in charge of doing so asked for more than $15,000 plus 60 percent of the annual contract – terms the county attorney is now negotiating.
Members of the Wake County Board of Commissioners debated the need Monday for a personal property rights council during a presentation by the Sustainability Task Force.
A $61,000 grant for Communities in Schools has been put on hold, a joint venture with Durham County was approved, and Raleigh is getting some money for emergency services.
County Commissioners approved a grant application that would go toward implementing an EMS advanced practice paramedic program, and other items from Tuesday’s County Commissioners meeting.
Wake County Commissioners quickly move forward with its merger of mental health services with the Durham Center.
