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Governing Beaufort County  

A less subjective view of governing and the policies that influences the lives of Beaufort County residents to a degree far greater than many realize and far more than some care to admit.

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At their annual conference, the NCACC gave awards to two politicians.
 
The lines below from Adam Smith would argue in favor of getting artificial barriers to business out of the way of entrepreneurs.
The lines below from Adam Smith would argue in favor of getting artificial barriers to business out of the way of entrepreneurs.
 
We've said it before, "... getting involved in neighborhood dog disputes is almost always a battle you can't win.
We've said it before, "... getting involved in neighborhood dog disputes is almost always a battle you can't win.
 
The water consumers of Beaufort County Southside in District VII will experience outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system as a result of water line repairs, Tuesday, August 13th from 9:00 in the morning through 7:00 in the evening.
The water consumers of Beaufort County Southside in District VII will experience outages and periods of low pressure in the distribution system as a result of water line repairs, Tuesday, August 13th from 9:00 in the morning through 7:00 in the evening.
 
The Monday August 5 public hearing on a report from the Beaufort County Limited Voting Elections Committee produced uncertainty. After a committee composed of 12 citizens and commissioners studied how to change limited voting for six months Chairman Gary Brinn tabled his motion citing the need for f
The Monday August 5 public hearing on a report from the Beaufort County Limited Voting Elections Committee produced uncertainty. After a committee composed of 12 citizens and commissioners studied how to change limited voting for six months Chairman Gary Brinn tabled his motion citing the need for f
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners voted 4 to 3 to move as "quick as is practicable" to effect an earlier property revaluation in order to correct the property values that were the cumulative effect of a revaluation performed in 2009, and enacted on January 2010.
The Beaufort County Commissioners voted 4 to 3 to move as "quick as is practicable" to effect an earlier property revaluation in order to correct the property values that were the cumulative effect of a revaluation performed in 2009, and enacted on January 2010.
 
Apparently, backroom dealing continues to be alive and well among the Democrats and RINO Al Klemm on the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
Apparently, backroom dealing continues to be alive and well among the Democrats and RINO Al Klemm on the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2013
 
The second phase of the renovation of the public elevator in the Beaufort County Courthouse (112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC) will begin on Monday, August 5th.
The second phase of the renovation of the public elevator in the Beaufort County Courthouse (112 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC) will begin on Monday, August 5th.
 
Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, the House speaker pro tem, says a provision passed late in the General Assembly's session - giving lawmakers...
Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, the House speaker pro tem, says a provision passed late in the General Assembly's session - giving lawmakers...
 
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
It can be easy to assume that fresh and healthy food options are abundant in communities like Beaufort County that have fertile soil and a history rich in farming.
 
The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday tentatively passed a hugely popular, common-sense provision that requires North Carolinians to show a photo ID when they vote.
The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday tentatively passed a hugely popular, common-sense provision that requires North Carolinians to show a photo ID when they vote.
 
No ferry tolls will be imposed on the Aurora/Bayview ferry. No new tolls will be imposed on any ferries for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
No ferry tolls will be imposed on the Aurora/Bayview ferry. No new tolls will be imposed on any ferries for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
 
The N. C. Rural Center has come under fire as a result of a State Auditor's report that said, among other things, that the Center maintained inadequate accountability for grants it gave to businesses that were to create "new jobs."
The N. C. Rural Center has come under fire as a result of a State Auditor's report that said, among other things, that the Center maintained inadequate accountability for grants it gave to businesses that were to create "new jobs."
 
Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section plans to begin spraying the county for mosquitoes this week.
Beaufort County Health Department's Environmental Health Section plans to begin spraying the county for mosquitoes this week.
 
Governor Pat McCrory attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs.
 
It's been said before: " pick your battles to fight. Think twice about fighting battles you can't win."
 
"If the General Assembly sends me the Senate-approved bill (HB 695), I will veto it. If I get the House-passed bill (SB 353), I'll sign it,"
"If the General Assembly sends me the Senate-approved bill (HB 695), I will veto it. If I get the House-passed bill (SB 353), I'll sign it,"
 
Hopefully Chantal is a memory, however, we are keeping an eye on her remnants. We do have a very wet pattern developing for the next 72 hours and we must urge: “Be Weather Aware”.
Hopefully Chantal is a memory, however, we are keeping an eye on her remnants. We do have a very wet pattern developing for the next 72 hours and we must urge: “Be Weather Aware”.
 
A top legislative architect of the General Assembly's tax reform efforts said Wednesday that both House and Senate leaders are at the negotiating...
A top legislative architect of the General Assembly's tax reform efforts said Wednesday that both House and Senate leaders are at the negotiating...
 
Unless significant changes and clarifications are made addressing our concerns that were clearly communicated by DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos, Governor Pat McCrory will veto the existing bill, HB 695, if it is passed by the House and Senate.
Unless significant changes and clarifications are made addressing our concerns that were clearly communicated by DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos, Governor Pat McCrory will veto the existing bill, HB 695, if it is passed by the House and Senate.
 
We should be dedicating ourselves to recapturing the state and federal tax dollars that are taken away Beaufort County residents by sourcing grants from outside our community to help fund local needs and by cutting the regulatory burdens placed on local businesses.
We should be dedicating ourselves to recapturing the state and federal tax dollars that are taken away Beaufort County residents by sourcing grants from outside our community to help fund local needs and by cutting the regulatory burdens placed on local businesses.
 
I have enclosed the 8:00am update for today. This storm is going to keep us guessing as to her track and impact location for at least another twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
I have enclosed the 8:00am update for today. This storm is going to keep us guessing as to her track and impact location for at least another twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
 
Like the Energizer Bunny, the Beaufort County Jail story just keeps going, and going.
Like the Energizer Bunny, the Beaufort County Jail story just keeps going, and going.
 
By a vote of 4 to 3, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted by resolution to support the United States Congress in its efforts in comprehensive immigration providing that our borders are secured first.
By a vote of 4 to 3, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted by resolution to support the United States Congress in its efforts in comprehensive immigration providing that our borders are secured first.
 
If you're not sure what a Kabuki dance is you should have been at the July Beaufort County Commissioners meeting.
If you're not sure what a Kabuki dance is you should have been at the July Beaufort County Commissioners meeting.
 
If the old owners of the Weir plant and the new prospective buyers of that building were not in perfect agreement on the price at which the property should change hands, then it was their task, as private profit seeking parties, to negotiate until the difference could be reconciled.
If the old owners of the Weir plant and the new prospective buyers of that building were not in perfect agreement on the price at which the property should change hands, then it was their task, as private profit seeking parties, to negotiate until the difference could be reconciled.
 
At last night's Beaufort County Commissioner meeting, July 1, 2013, an early property revaluation was discussed. It still remains as to whether it will become a reality.
At last night's Beaufort County Commissioner meeting, July 1, 2013, an early property revaluation was discussed. It still remains as to whether it will become a reality.
 
The immediate news is not so good. A Flood Watch basically indicates conditions are at a point that flooding could begin with the next heavy shower that comes into Beaufort County.
The immediate news is not so good. A Flood Watch basically indicates conditions are at a point that flooding could begin with the next heavy shower that comes into Beaufort County.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, July 1, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, July 1, 2013
 
As most of you know, funds have been approved to up-fit the public elevator in the courthouse. Realizing that the unavailability of the first and second floors of the courthouse will be a major issue for some of our citizens, I am asking for your cooperation to minimize the inconvenience.
As most of you know, funds have been approved to up-fit the public elevator in the courthouse. Realizing that the unavailability of the first and second floors of the courthouse will be a major issue for some of our citizens, I am asking for your cooperation to minimize the inconvenience.
 
At this upcoming Beaufort County Commissioners general meeting, Commissioner Stan Deatherage will ask them to be resolved to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform with Securing the Borders First as its Essential Component.
At this upcoming Beaufort County Commissioners general meeting, Commissioner Stan Deatherage will ask them to be resolved to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform with Securing the Borders First as its Essential Component.
 
Weather at a glance for today and Saturday through Sunday: Hot (80 to 90 degrees); Humid (70% to 90%); Precipitation (Often); Amount (Varying 2 -3 inches).
Weather at a glance for today and Saturday through Sunday: Hot (80 to 90 degrees); Humid (70% to 90%); Precipitation (Often); Amount (Varying 2 -3 inches).
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013
 
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