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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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The NC Senate voted on the budget, contained in House Bill #950 "Modify 2011 Appropriations Act".
The NC Senate voted on the budget, contained in House Bill #950 "Modify 2011 Appropriations Act".
 
The Senate budget directs NC DOT to tax ALL ferries, including the Currituck-Knots Island ferry and the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. It directs DOT to ignore Governor's Perdue moratorium and begin to collect the ferry taxes, effective July 1, 2012.
The Senate budget directs NC DOT to tax ALL ferries, including the Currituck-Knots Island ferry and the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. It directs DOT to ignore Governor's Perdue moratorium and begin to collect the ferry taxes, effective July 1, 2012.
 
Developmentally disabled North Carolinians could slip through the cracks as mental health services across the state transition into a new health care delivery system.
Developmentally disabled North Carolinians could slip through the cracks as mental health services across the state transition into a new health care delivery system.
 
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
 
What is actually sane about this report? What do you find acceptable about a one sided public relations piece being submitted, 75 days late and only after a threatened suspension of pay, in place of documented tool for management review and oversight?
What is actually sane about this report? What do you find acceptable about a one sided public relations piece being submitted, 75 days late and only after a threatened suspension of pay, in place of documented tool for management review and oversight?
 
Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service organizations, doesn't become law.
Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service organizations, doesn't become law.
 
There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2012 a Beaufort County citizen, the second in as many years, appeared before the Board asking that hunting on the highway right-of-way in his area (Chocowinity) be banned.
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2012 a Beaufort County citizen, the second in as many years, appeared before the Board asking that hunting on the highway right-of-way in his area (Chocowinity) be banned.
 
Here is some information about the 2012 Budget we in the House passed last Wednesday night. I voted for this budget after enduring 9 or 10 hours of listening to the Democrats whine.
Here is some information about the 2012 Budget we in the House passed last Wednesday night. I voted for this budget after enduring 9 or 10 hours of listening to the Democrats whine.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012
 
The House Budget passed with veto-proof votes on May 30, and has been sent to the Senate.
 
The most recent tropical storm, Beryl, which washed ashore near the Georgia / Florida state line, May 27, 2012, the remnants of which have moved into the center of the Southeastern United States, now threatens torrential rainfall for all of eastern North Carolina.
The most recent tropical storm, Beryl, which washed ashore near the Georgia / Florida state line, May 27, 2012, the remnants of which have moved into the center of the Southeastern United States, now threatens torrential rainfall for all of eastern North Carolina.
 
It's budget time. Every year about this time all local governments go through a song and dance routine developing their budgets for the next year that begins on July 1
It's budget time. Every year about this time all local governments go through a song and dance routine developing their budgets for the next year that begins on July 1
 
I want to especially recognize Rep. Bill Cook (Republican, Beaufort and Pitt Counties) who took time to speak to nearly all of our NO FERRY TAX ACTIVISTS.
I want to especially recognize Rep. Bill Cook (Republican, Beaufort and Pitt Counties) who took time to speak to nearly all of our NO FERRY TAX ACTIVISTS.
 
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
 
Thank you to all ferry tax opponents who travelled to Raleigh to join the NO FERRY TAX lobbying effort at the Opening Day of the NC Legislature.
Thank you to all ferry tax opponents who travelled to Raleigh to join the NO FERRY TAX lobbying effort at the Opening Day of the NC Legislature.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners will meet for two nights in May to discuss the Beaufort County Manager's Recommendation as to what should be the cost of county government.penses of
The Beaufort County Commissioners will meet for two nights in May to discuss the Beaufort County Manager's Recommendation as to what should be the cost of county government.penses of
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
 
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
 
The NC General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Raleigh. We will be there!
 
Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff present his proposed budget for FY 2013 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night (5-7-12). It could be characterized as a "hold the line" budget with the resulting property tax rate being the same as this past year ($.53 per $100 in property value).
Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff present his proposed budget for FY 2013 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night (5-7-12). It could be characterized as a "hold the line" budget with the resulting property tax rate being the same as this past year ($.53 per $100 in property value).
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
 
Upon completion of studies at the University of North Carolina School of Government at Chapel Hill, NC, Sharon C. “JoJo” Singleton was presented the North Carolina County Clerk Certification at the Clerks Annual Conference held in Winston-Salem, NC on April 21, 2012.
Upon completion of studies at the University of North Carolina School of Government at Chapel Hill, NC, Sharon C. “JoJo” Singleton was presented the North Carolina County Clerk Certification at the Clerks Annual Conference held in Winston-Salem, NC on April 21, 2012.
 
On Monday, April 23, 2012 the NC Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation met in Raleigh. Rep. Tim Spears (Democrat, Washington County) proposed legislation to repeal any new or increased ferry tolls.
On Monday, April 23, 2012 the NC Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation met in Raleigh. Rep. Tim Spears (Democrat, Washington County) proposed legislation to repeal any new or increased ferry tolls.
 
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
 
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
 
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
 
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
 
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
 
Beaufort County continues to suffer from the Blind Mice making up the Gang of Five on our County Commission.
Beaufort County continues to suffer from the Blind Mice making up the Gang of Five on our County Commission.
 
The people of Beaufort County were treated to an amazing scene in the reaction of some commissioners to a recent request from Dr. Don Phipps that the County fund a population study of the students in the school system.
The people of Beaufort County were treated to an amazing scene in the reaction of some commissioners to a recent request from Dr. Don Phipps that the County fund a population study of the students in the school system.
 
What is wrong with government, at all levels, was on full display Monday night (4-2-12) at the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner's meeting.
What is wrong with government, at all levels, was on full display Monday night (4-2-12) at the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner's meeting.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 2, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, April 2, 2012
 
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
 
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