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During the report of County Manager Jerry Ayscue at the regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners yesterday evening, votes on two separate motions determined that the County would table the implementation of county-wide zoning in favor of starting the water system project.

A public hearing on the Vance County 2007-2008 budget was held during its regular meeting yesterday evening.

Here is the Vance County 2007-2008 proposed budget overview:

Greetings from Raleigh! I know that we are all thankful for the welcome rain over the weekend even though it may have put a damper on some outdoor activities (the Butner Chicken Pickin’, the Tar River Festival, Special Olympics, etc.).

Tonight the Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the fiscal 2007-2008 budget during their regular meeting tonight in their chambers in the County Administration Building at 6:00 p.m.

After several busy weeks preparing the budget and handling the last of the bills that needed to pass before a key deadline, this holiday-shortened week offered lawmakers in the House an opportunity to slow down.

In a series of emails circulated today to members of the Henderson City Council, Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert, City staff, and County Commisioner Scott Hughes, Council member Elissa Yount offered a compromise alternative to funding joint City-County programs.

Washington, D.C. — The American Red Cross has learned about a new scam targeting military families.

In an email sent to members of the Henderson City Council, City Manager Jerry Moss, and the Daily Dispatch, Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert criticized the Council for voting on the issue of jointly funded City-County programs in his absence.

City Council members (from left) Ranger Wilkerson, Bobby Gupton, and Lynn Harper listen to public comments regarding possible reductions by the City of jointly funded City-County programs. In a four to three vote, the Henderson City Council rejected a proposed 12.5% reduction in funding of joint City-County programs.

The State Board of Education’s Commission on Testing and Accountability will meet on Wednesday, May 30, for the first time.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted late Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour.

My colleagues and I concluded a very busy few weeks in the General Assembly by reviewing and debating dozens of bills over the past few days.

A Public Utilities Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall.

Problem: · According to a recent estimate from the National Education Association, this year it will cost $442 billion to bring the existing public schools into overall good condition in order to help keep American students competitive.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today introduced legislation to provide for $25 billion for school construction bonds.

The Vance County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting for Thursday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the FY 07-08 proposed budget. Other agenda items include scheduling a budget hearing and reviewing QZAB applications.