With city, county, and state budgets looming, there’s lots to talk about. Have at!
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.
To the editor: letter to top cops
Inspired by some of the comments on the blog about “America’s Toughest Sheriff” Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, AZ and my own disappointing experiences here in Henderson with respect to crime, I’ve written a letter to the Henderson Chief of Police and the Vance County Sheriff, which I am strongly considering sending.
Thursday’s open line
For those of you who skipped former Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount’s Q&A on the Embassy Foundation grant application on HiH Chat, you missed a lively and informative discussion no matter what your feelings on the issue happen to be. HiH will be hosting more discussions of this type in the coming weeks. In the mean time, tell us who you’d like to chat with and what you’d like to chat about.
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.
HiH bookshelf: Small Favor
by Claire Ramsey The latest installment in the popular Dresden series, Small Favor by Jim Butcher keeps the adventure and weird geeky humor going, keeping faith with Butcher’s many fans.
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!
Relay for Life labyrinth walk
AN INVITATION TO THE HENDERSON COMMUNITY TO A LABYRINTH WALK IN SUPPORT OF RELAY FOR LIFE
Tuesday’s open line
Progress Energy wants a rate hike. Great. I was hoping someone would find something for me to do with the big 0.5% raise the state is planning for me next year.