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I hope that you and your family are enjoying the holiday season, and will have a healthy, prosperous New Year.
I hope that you and your family are enjoying the holiday season, and will have a healthy, prosperous New Year.
 
As you know, this is an issue of not only statewide importance, but it is particularly significant to NC coastal taxpayers, ratepayers, businesses, environment, and the military.
As you know, this is an issue of not only statewide importance, but it is particularly significant to NC coastal taxpayers, ratepayers, businesses, environment, and the military.
 
The Carteret County Commissioners meeting today regarding the Mill Pond project, was an eclectic affair. This is the best of my recollection as to a summary of what transpired.
The Carteret County Commissioners meeting today regarding the Mill Pond project, was an eclectic affair. This is the best of my recollection as to a summary of what transpired.
 
I have just been notified that the Carteret County Commissioners will have a special meeting this week, about making improvements to their Tall Structure Ordinance.
I have just been notified that the Carteret County Commissioners will have a special meeting this week, about making improvements to their Tall Structure Ordinance.
 
Sorry to have to send out another Mill Pond update already, but there is a major development that you should be aware of.
Sorry to have to send out another Mill Pond update already, but there is a major development that you should be aware of.
 
Yesterday the second Mill Pond educational forum was held (at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel, Atlantic Beach).
Yesterday the second Mill Pond educational forum was held (at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel, Atlantic Beach).
 
Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
 
As you probably know, the proposed Mill Pond wind project is a highly technical matter that has generated a lot of good questions.
As you probably know, the proposed Mill Pond wind project is a highly technical matter that has generated a lot of good questions.
 
Since there is a LOT going on with the Newport wind project, it was suggested that everything be consolidated onto a webpage.
Since there is a LOT going on with the Newport wind project, it was suggested that everything be consolidated onto a webpage.
 
The latest Energy and Environmental Newsletter is now available online.
 
What most civilians do not know, is that military personnel (including base commanders) have been specifically ordered not to speak out publicly against any wind energy projects.
What most civilians do not know, is that military personnel (including base commanders) have been specifically ordered not to speak out publicly against any wind energy projects.
 
This is in response to the Carteret News Times wind energy article appearing in the headlines of that paper today.
This is in response to the Carteret News Times wind energy article appearing in the headlines of that paper today.
 
The first line of defense against industrial wind energy, is a strong local wind ordinance. As such, we at AWED are frequently asked for assistance in writing an effective measure.
The first line of defense against industrial wind energy, is a strong local wind ordinance. As such, we at AWED are frequently asked for assistance in writing an effective measure.
 
Yesterday (11/5/13: in Wilmington) was the first "official" state meeting regarding the proposed Newport wind project.
Yesterday (11/5/13: in Wilmington) was the first "official" state meeting regarding the proposed Newport wind project.
 
The Beaufort County Jail is a big issue these days, and that’s a shame. There are so many more problems with the Sheriff’s Department that the jail is actually distracting attention from addressing those problems.
The Beaufort County Jail is a big issue these days, and that’s a shame. There are so many more problems with the Sheriff’s Department that the jail is actually distracting attention from addressing those problems.
 
My Dad and I have developed a number of pieces of property in Beaufort County over the years. As any Realtor will tell you, location is the key to success.
My Dad and I have developed a number of pieces of property in Beaufort County over the years. As any Realtor will tell you, location is the key to success.
 
It is a shame that the Republicans did not have the intestinal fortitude to stay the course, and the result is that you (Republicans) will be blamed for the shut down.
It is a shame that the Republicans did not have the intestinal fortitude to stay the course, and the result is that you (Republicans) will be blamed for the shut down.
 
First, the Sheriff cannot shift members of the Office to different positions without budgetary approval from the Commissioners.
First, the Sheriff cannot shift members of the Office to different positions without budgetary approval from the Commissioners.
 
Where in the world did the notion that the Reps are the villains who keep threatening to shut down the government come from?? The Anointed One says it; Harry Reid says it; Nancy P. says it; it turns up in all the Dem talking points papers.
Where in the world did the notion that the Reps are the villains who keep threatening to shut down the government come from?? The Anointed One says it; Harry Reid says it; Nancy P. says it; it turns up in all the Dem talking points papers.
 
Life is devalued by the section of the healthcare bill which sets up the IPAB (Independent Payment Advisory Board).
 
Do we, as the Tea Party, need the GOP or it is the GOP that needs us?
 
The Rural Center is getting the axe. The waste, incompetence and tangled interests that your inane economic development schemes have forced on this county have likely lost their inspiration.
The Rural Center is getting the axe. The waste, incompetence and tangled interests that your inane economic development schemes have forced on this county have likely lost their inspiration.
 
I just wanted to write a quick note and thank you for your help in protecting county revenues during the General Assembly's tax reform effort. You have helped us achieve one of our top goals for this Legislative session.
I just wanted to write a quick note and thank you for your help in protecting county revenues during the General Assembly's tax reform effort. You have helped us achieve one of our top goals for this Legislative session.
 
The North Carolina I'm leading today is on a powerful comeback. After just six months of problem-solving leadership and making the tough decisions that we were elected to do, there is significant movement on vital reforms to tax policy, energy, education, economic development and transportation.
The North Carolina I'm leading today is on a powerful comeback. After just six months of problem-solving leadership and making the tough decisions that we were elected to do, there is significant movement on vital reforms to tax policy, energy, education, economic development and transportation.
 
I think we would do better to take our time and look at all the options in greater detail before rushing head long into an option doomed to failure.
I think we would do better to take our time and look at all the options in greater detail before rushing head long into an option doomed to failure.
 
Today I did something that broke my heart; I lowered the American flag in my back yard and put it back up upside down. This is the legal way to display the National Colors when your situation has become untenable.
Today I did something that broke my heart; I lowered the American flag in my back yard and put it back up upside down. This is the legal way to display the National Colors when your situation has become untenable.
 
The silence in Beaufort County is almost deafening. The Feds and "Homeland Security", under the guise of target practice and training, are buying well over 1.5 BILLION rounds of ammo.
The silence in Beaufort County is almost deafening. The Feds and "Homeland Security", under the guise of target practice and training, are buying well over 1.5 BILLION rounds of ammo.
 
A clear majority of the Founding Fathers unquestionably believed in a universal right to bear arms.
 
During that time two senate hearings were held, and both committees passed the bill. The Senate then also passed H484.
During that time two senate hearings were held, and both committees passed the bill. The Senate then also passed H484.
 
Although I do not see any way to escape using state and federal grants as the most direct means of recapturing local taxes unfortunately sent to Raleigh and Washington, DC, I have strongly argued against matching grants to local businesses which are funded by additional burdens on local taxpayers.
Although I do not see any way to escape using state and federal grants as the most direct means of recapturing local taxes unfortunately sent to Raleigh and Washington, DC, I have strongly argued against matching grants to local businesses which are funded by additional burdens on local taxpayers.
 
It's that time of the year when government (cities, towns, school boards and the state) prepare their budgets (actually our budgets) to run government for the people.
It's that time of the year when government (cities, towns, school boards and the state) prepare their budgets (actually our budgets) to run government for the people.
 
As you know by now, our number one North Carolina energy/economics/environmental bill of the year is H298.
As you know by now, our number one North Carolina energy/economics/environmental bill of the year is H298.
 
Yesterday was black day for NC politics. The most important energy/environmental bill of the year (H298) received a setback in the Utility Committee hearing -- when 18 legislators (6 Rs + 12 Ds) voted against the Affordable and Reliable Energy Act!
Yesterday was black day for NC politics. The most important energy/environmental bill of the year (H298) received a setback in the Utility Committee hearing -- when 18 legislators (6 Rs + 12 Ds) voted against the Affordable and Reliable Energy Act!
 
This is an update on H484 -- which is setting up the first statewide permitting process for industrial wind energy.
This is an update on H484 -- which is setting up the first statewide permitting process for industrial wind energy.
 
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