The holidays are upon us and soon we’ll be ringing in the New Year. I hope this time of year finds you and your family in good cheer and good health.
I know these festive times can be hectic, but I hope you’ll take the time to mark a special date on your calendar. That’s Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011–the date of the next District 7 public district forum. I along with N.C. Rep.-elect Glen Bradley of Youngsville and N.C. Rep. Michael H. Wray of Gaston invite all citizens, civic leaders, and public officials in Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties to this event. It will be held in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus in Henderson, beginning at 10:00 A.M. The forum should end by 2:30 P.M.
This year’s forum will be entitled “Tax Reform and Charter Schools: What does the future hold?” Will increasing the number of charter schools improve educational opportunities for North Carolina children or create an elite stratum of schools? Is structural tax reform necessary to make sure the state can cover its bills? Speakers from a variety of points of view will tackle the topics.
Lunch will be provided for all participants. You will have an opportunity to let Rep.-elect Bradley, Rep. Wray, and me know of your concerns for the upcoming long session of the North Carolina General Assembly (convening on January 26, 2011).
Presenters for this forum will include:
Opening Speaker
Richard Vinroot, Attorney
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A
Charter School Panel Discussion
Darryl Allison, President
Parents for Educational Freedom
Bryan Hassel, Co-Director
Public Impact
Richard Vinroot, Attorney
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A
Leanne Winner, Director of Governmental Relations
NC School Boards Association
Tax Reform Panel Discussion
N.C. Sen. Daniel Clodfelter, NC Senator
District Senatorial District 37
Roland Stephen, Associate Professor
International and Comparative Political Economy
North Carolina State University
Roy Cordato, Vice President for Research
John Locke Foundation
I hope that you will respond to this invitation by calling or emailing any one of the sponsors by January 12, 2011. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP to one of the following offices by January 12:
Representative Wray, (919) 733-5662 or email
For any additional questions or concerns about the District Forum or anything else, please email Dougb@ncleg.net or call (919) 715-8363.
As always I welcome your comments and concerns. I have always felt it an honor to serve you here in the General Assembly, and I will continue to work as hard as I can to justify that honor.
Sincerely,
Doug Berger