February 2006
Cross-posted from WillRaymond.com
Mayor Foy issued a formal response (PDF) to UNC’s Ken Broun’s presentation about the new leadership advisory board on Carolina North.
Observing that the town has already formed a committee to discuss Carolina North, the Mayor and Council has referred UNC’s response to the 2004 HWCC report to the HWCC for further comment (my 1st meeting as a new member of the HWCC is Feb. 16th). Further aside: I was the 1st person in Chapel Hill to volunteer for this new UNC committee.
Following up on the Broun presentation itself, Council made several notable comments and requests for information:
The Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission is opening an exhibit today at Town Hall that will include "photos, yearbooks, prom invitations, church bulletins, signs, etc., in order to highlight the people, churches, businesses, and recreational activities that have defined the African American community in Chapel Hill for decades." (CHPAC says it starts at 5:30, but I can't even find a mention on the town web site!)
Wednesday was the anniversary of the Greensboro Four's courageous action at a Woolworth lunch counter that sparked a national sit-in movement.
The Independent Weekly has a great profile on the man who thoroughly rocked us First Baptist on Martin Luther King Day: The Rev. William Barber, president of the NC Conference of the NAACP.
I couldn't be happier to announce the web site (and campaign of course) of Mike Nelson for Orange County Commissioner! This year the seats of Alice Gordon, Steve Halkiotis, and Barry Jacobs will be open. I don't think any of them has announced whether they are running. Candidates have until February 28 to file for the primary.
Mike deserves some credit for helping Carrboro become the wonderful and successful place it is right now. He is poised to be a strong leader on environmental issues, which are currently staring the county in the face. And he also has plenty of experience with social and economic issues as the former Mayor of Carrboro.
The support of the current county commissioners for extending water and sewer lines into the Rural Buffer is one of the main reasons I have decided to run. The Rural Buffer, separating Chapel Hill/Carrboro from the rest of the county, is one of Orange County's greatest assets. We should cherish it and seek to protect it at all costs.
See the Orange Politics Elections 2006 archive for more opinions and information about these races.
With many decisions having been made in the May primary, the two interesting and competitive questions before Orange County voters are Superior Court Judge and the district representation referendum. You can find thse in the "nonpartisan" section of the ballot.
See the Orange Politics Elections 2006 archive for more opinions and information about these races.
With many decisions having been made in the May primary, the two interesting and competitive questions before Orange County voters are Superior Court Judge and the district representation referendum. You can find thse in the "nonpartisan" section of the ballot.
Thursday, February 9, 9:15am to 10:15 am, on WCOM 103.5FM Carrboro/Chapel Hill (live stream: www.communityradio.coop), Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton will be interviewed live by The ESP Team on their political chat show.
Call in on 929-9601. Keep trying. It's community radio, and there is only one telephone line.
Too often people complain, and then don't 'show up' when they have the opportunity. You have the opportunity to 'show up' next Thursday - seize the opportunity!
Geoff Gilson
"The ESP Show"
WCOM 103.5FM
theespteam@yahoo.com
I'm a little stunned. I knew that the University was working on designing and opening a model school for 3 and 4 year olds. What I didn't know is that city schools officials and UNC have proposed a plan to remove pre-K through second grades from Seawell Elementary School and site Seawell's youngest students at “First Schoolâ€Â--- a model FPG Child Development Institute program designed to “assure a successful school entry experience for all children.†The pressure is on to review and accept this surprising proposal quickly and to turn Seawell Elementary School into a grades 3-5 school.
The DTH reported today that John Link is retiring after 18 years as the Manager of Orange County government. I have long felt that the "manager/council" form of government (which is employed by all of the towns here as well as the county) works best when the manager does not stay in place for longer than his or her bosses, the elected officials.
When the executive remains in place for along time, a lot of power accumulates in that office. Many of us have seen examples of elected officials stepping gently to appease the staff, when it should really be the other way around. I think our managers should have term limits. Ten years in office, for example, is plenty of time to accomplish strategic inititiatves, realize one's vision, and then leave on a good note.
County Manager John Link announced his retirement at a meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Thursday.
Link, who has served as county manager for 18 years, will step down effective Aug. 31.
In a written letter to the commissioners, Link expressed his gratitude and attachment to the county.
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