Republicans and Democrats running for the four open seats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners size up the county’s fortunes like people who have just watched the same movie but disagree completely on what it’s about. Read More …
Wake GOP commissioners boycott forums – and voters
The four Republican commissioners on November’s ballot in Wake County have collectively chosen to duck encounters with voters. They’ve announced they will not attend three candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the citizens group, WakeUp Wake County. Read More …
Poll finds support for Wake sales tax referendum to fund teacher pay
This week’s decision by the Republican majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners to reject holding a Nov. 4 referendum to raise the sales tax rate to fund higher salaries for teachers could impact this fall’s elections. Read More …
Sig Hutchinson: Real Referendum
“When someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them,” said the late poet Maya Angelou. That’s exactly what happened Monday at the Wake County commission meeting when the majority showed once again that they have no interest in paying our teachers what they are worth here in Wake County. Read More …