Ferry news from Raleigh | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release:

    In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage. Rep. Michael Speciale's HB#62 was filed on 2/4/2013, and was an early attempt to remedy the problems of the Highway 306 ferries across the Neuse River and Pamlico River. HB#62 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation. If it is given a favorable report, it must next be considered by the House Finance Committee before being eligible for a vote by the full House. It is not presently scheduled for hearing.

    Several other legislators have become interested in helping with the ferry toll issue: Senator Norman Sanderson, Senator Bill Cook, Representative Paul Tine, and Representative Charles Jeter. We have been told that one or more bills will be filed by these legislators in the next few business days.
Ferry boat that crosses the Pamlico River from Gaylords Bay to near PCS.     photo by Stan Deatherage
    Next week at the Legislature in Raleigh, the Joint Appropriations Committee on Transportation will continue to meet, and we will be there. We will continue to speak to individual Senators and Representatives to educate them about our issue.

    Hopefully, by the end of next week we will have specific information for you to use when you write, email, and call the legislators. We will provide a House or Senate Bill # and basic information to help you formulate your individual communications.

    Joe McClees & Henri McClees
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