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Wyatt proposes budget cuts, smaller tax hike
Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt began the latest installment of the Henderson City Council’s Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee’s budget deliberations by telling members that it is a critical year for the city.
Four shot in Henderson this weekend
Shooting at America’s Best Value Inn On June 14, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to 200 Parham Road in reference to someone being shot.
State Board of Ed. highlights
At their June State Board meeting, members approved the “Framework for Change: The Next Generation of Assessments and Accountability (available online under Highlights),” the Course for Credit Policy, the K-12 Standard Course of Study for English Language Development, and Guilford County Schools’ Alternative Licensure Program for Lateral Entry Teachers.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Now that the House of Representatives has sent its budget proposal to the Senate, my colleagues and I have been considering other policy matters, both in our committees and on the House floor.
FAIR Committee meets this evening
The FAIR (Finance and Intergovernmental Relations) Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. this evening in council chambers at City Hall to discuss the 2008-2009 budget.
Man shot in hand
On June 9, 2008, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to 304 Harriet Street in response to a report of someone shot.
City HR com. to interview city manager candidate
On June 16, 2008, the Human Resources Committee of the Henderson City Council will meet in closed session to interview a candidate for the position of Henderson City Manager. The meeting will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in city council chambers. The session will be closed in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-318.11 (a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(6).
House votes to extend unemployment insurance
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the House in voting for legislation to extend unemployment insurance.
City will offer irrigation sewer credits
During the months of June, July, and August, the City of Henderson will offer credits on the sewage portion of its water bill for watering done during those months.
Raising achievement and closing gap com. to meet
The North Carolina Advisory Commission on Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps will meet Thursday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
City holds public hearing on budget
The Henderson City Council held a public hearing on the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget during its regular meeting on Monday, June 9, 2008.
Yount to answer questions on HiH Chat tonight
Former Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount will be on HiH Chat from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. tonight to answer questions about the proposed Embassy Project Phase II grant application. We hope to see you there!
HiH video: Henderson City Council 06-09-08
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Embassy Foundation grant request meets resistance
The Henderson City Council held a meeting during its regular meeting on Monday, June 9, 2008 over a proposed application for a $1 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Community Assistance.
Vance school board heads for Wednesday retreat
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a board retreat on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Ambassador’s Inn & Suites, 197 Parham Road Henderson, NC 27536. The purpose of the meeting is to review and establish board goals and objectives.
City to hold public hearing on budget tonight
Here is the agenda for tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting:
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Last week, I was able to share with you some of my goals for this session.
Upcoming Henderson meeting & events
Monday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. – FAIR Committee Meeting – City Hall Council Chambers