Governor McCrory’s Connect NC Bond Proposal Will Strengthen National Guard | Eastern NC Now

    Raleigh, N.C.     Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal will enhance North Carolina National Guard facilities by investing in much needed upgrades and renovations at statewide armories.

    "We must provide our dedicated National Guard soldiers and airmen with the proper facilities and equipment to answer the call of duty," Governor McCrory said. "Connect NC investments will help ensure that the Guard is always prepared."

    The bond package will allocate $19 million to update the aging infrastructure at National Guard armories and future regional readiness centers. Out of the 93 National Guard armories across the state, 83 percent are considered to be in poor or failing condition.

    "We are committed to improving the condition of our National Guard armories and training facilities," said Frank L. Perry, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. "These critical infrastructure investments will enable the Guard to respond to emergencies with strength and effectiveness."



    The North Carolina National Guard is a ready team of nearly 12,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen who are deployed around the world and in all of the state's 100 counties. The National Guard has a dual federal and state mission to provide ready military forces to answer the call of the governor to respond to disasters in the state or the president in times of national crisis.

    Connect NC is targeted investments in North Carolina's roads, education, public health, parks and military. From small farming towns to large cities, Connect NC projects will benefit every community across the state while creating thousands of jobs along the way.

    Because of the state's fiscal strength and strong balance sheet, no tax increase is needed to fund the bonds and the state's AAA bond rating would be preserved.

    To learn more about Connect NC, visit http://connect.nc.gov.

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