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Parks Bond Obfuscation
[Posted to my blog today: www.McCoyforCouncil.com/blog]
In May 2006, voters in both the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County approved through referendum a Parks Bond in the amount of $35.5M. The structure of the money allocation was very specific, and laid out an itemized plan for the dispersion of funds to different area parks.
In May of this year, the city published a report on the status of the bond, which showed some interesting figures.
Let's switch gears for a moment. If you recall… Continue
In May 2006, voters in both the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County approved through referendum a Parks Bond in the amount of $35.5M. The structure of the money allocation was very specific, and laid out an itemized plan for the dispersion of funds to different area parks.
In May of this year, the city published a report on the status of the bond, which showed some interesting figures.
Let's switch gears for a moment. If you recall… Continue
Posted on August 13, 2009 at 3:49pm —
City Officials Violate Public Records Laws
[The following is from my blog: www.McCoyforCouncil.com/blog]
Well, they're at it again. Our illustrious leaders on City Council just can't help but to view themselves as some sort of elitist oligarchy, beyond the reproach of the common citizen. The latest example is the blatant and illegal cover-up of email transactions between public officials, which includes all of our elected officials, and all of our city department heads. I… Continue
Well, they're at it again. Our illustrious leaders on City Council just can't help but to view themselves as some sort of elitist oligarchy, beyond the reproach of the common citizen. The latest example is the blatant and illegal cover-up of email transactions between public officials, which includes all of our elected officials, and all of our city department heads. I… Continue
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 11:54am —
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To the incumbents:
Why would you cut public safety to try and balance the budget, instead of finding ways to reduce discretionary spending to balance the budget?
Why do you support forced annexation as a method of generating more revenue, instead…
[Posted to my blog today: www.McCoyforCouncil.com/blog]
In May 2006, voters in both the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County approved through referendum a Parks Bond in the amount of $35.5M. The structure of the money allocation was very speci…
[The following is from my blog: www.McCoyforCouncil.com/blog]
Well, they're at it again. Our illustrious leaders on City Council just can't help but to view themselves as some sort of elitist oligarchy, beyond the reproach of the common citizen. Th…
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