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Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
 
A Wilmington City Council member shared his city government's inflation woes during an appearance on Capitol Hill.
A Wilmington City Council member shared his city government's inflation woes during an appearance on Capitol Hill.
 
North Carolina voters shouldn’t be asked to approve county sales tax increases on election days where turnout is considerably low, one expert says.
North Carolina voters shouldn’t be asked to approve county sales tax increases on election days where turnout is considerably low, one expert says.
 
Nearly every election cycle, a handful of counties place a sales tax referendum on the ballot.
Nearly every election cycle, a handful of counties place a sales tax referendum on the ballot.
 
Mecklenburg County voters rejected a plan to raise the sales tax to fund arts and parks.
 
In November, voters in other North Carolina communities — including several of the largest in the state — will weigh separate multimillion-dollar initiatives.
In November, voters in other North Carolina communities — including several of the largest in the state — will weigh separate multimillion-dollar initiatives.
 
Voters in numerous North Carolina counties will vote for more than candidates in their districts
Voters in numerous North Carolina counties will vote for more than candidates in their districts
 
A Republican-sponsored bill in the General Assembly could allow the first ever municipal sales taxes in North Carolina
A Republican-sponsored bill in the General Assembly could allow the first ever municipal sales taxes in North Carolina
 
Taxpayer advocates, public policy analysts, and Republican Party officials Tuesday slammed a Wake County sales tax referendum and characterized a proposed transit plan as a giant boondoggle
Taxpayer advocates, public policy analysts, and Republican Party officials Tuesday slammed a Wake County sales tax referendum and characterized a proposed transit plan as a giant boondoggle
 
Voters in Jackson County went to the polls this week and voted pretty decisively — with 64 percent saying yes — to a local-option sales tax referendum
Voters in Jackson County went to the polls this week and voted pretty decisively — with 64 percent saying yes — to a local-option sales tax referendum
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Tuesday was a big day for many political races across North Carolina, but some of the races that were overlooked by major media outlets will affect citizens the most. There were thirty bonds on ballots across the state in more than a dozen counties, and all of them passed. Sales tax referendums...
Tuesday was a big day for many political races across North Carolina, but some of the races that were overlooked by major media outlets will affect citizens the most. There were thirty bonds on ballots across the state in more than a dozen counties, and all of them passed. Sales tax referendums...
 
In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate contests nationally, Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis of Mecklenburg County knocked off incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan in a race capping a night that saw the GOP seize the majority in the upper chamber, unifying control of Congress.
In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate contests nationally, Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis of Mecklenburg County knocked off incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan in a race capping a night that saw the GOP seize the majority in the upper chamber, unifying control of Congress.
 
Seven counties are seeking quarter-cent increases to their sales tax rates on the November ballot. Some of these counties have tried in years past to increase their sales taxes, and voters have rejected the proposals.
Seven counties are seeking quarter-cent increases to their sales tax rates on the November ballot. Some of these counties have tried in years past to increase their sales taxes, and voters have rejected the proposals.
 
There are six counties with quarter-cent increases to their sales taxes on the ballot in November. Some of these counties have tried in years past to increase their sales taxes, and voters have rejected the proposal. For others, this will be the first time on the ballot.
There are six counties with quarter-cent increases to their sales taxes on the ballot in November. Some of these counties have tried in years past to increase their sales taxes, and voters have rejected the proposal. For others, this will be the first time on the ballot.
 
It's an election year and counties once again can't resist the urge to put a quarter-cent sales tax hike on the November ballot, hoping to reap the rewards of millions in extra revenue, all with the consent of taxpayers.
It's an election year and counties once again can't resist the urge to put a quarter-cent sales tax hike on the November ballot, hoping to reap the rewards of millions in extra revenue, all with the consent of taxpayers.
 
Along with Tuesday's primary elections for congressional, legislative, judicial, county, and municipal offices, voters in more than a dozen North Carolina counties decided measures involving taxes, debt, and alcohol sales.
Along with Tuesday's primary elections for congressional, legislative, judicial, county, and municipal offices, voters in more than a dozen North Carolina counties decided measures involving taxes, debt, and alcohol sales.
 
While there's no statewide referendum for North Carolina voters to decide during the Nov. 6 general election, citizens across the state will have the task of deciding 27 separate local ballot issues.
While there's no statewide referendum for North Carolina voters to decide during the Nov. 6 general election, citizens across the state will have the task of deciding 27 separate local ballot issues.
 
Wake County's decision not to put a half-cent sales tax referendum on the Nov. 6 general election ballot "is troubling" to Durham County officials, and will affect how they move forward with a tri-county regional transit plan featuring a mixture of light rail and expanded bus service.
Wake County's decision not to put a half-cent sales tax referendum on the Nov. 6 general election ballot "is troubling" to Durham County officials, and will affect how they move forward with a tri-county regional transit plan featuring a mixture of light rail and expanded bus service.
 
Some three dozen people delivered impassioned pleas Monday afternoon to the Wake County Board of Commissioners, urging them to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot.
Some three dozen people delivered impassioned pleas Monday afternoon to the Wake County Board of Commissioners, urging them to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot.
 
Orange County voters will decide the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election.
Orange County voters will decide the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election.
 
The least talked about race in Beaufort County elections may very well be the most important - the race for 4 seats on the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners.
The least talked about race in Beaufort County elections may very well be the most important - the race for 4 seats on the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners.
 
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
 
With all the government hand outs, freebies, special interests, debt, and unemployment one would think no sane politician would still be trying to raise taxes.
With all the government hand outs, freebies, special interests, debt, and unemployment one would think no sane politician would still be trying to raise taxes.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night (1-9-12) to submit a referendum to the county's voters in the May 8, 2012 primary on the question of whether to raise the county, local option sales tax rate from 2% to 2.25%.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night (1-9-12) to submit a referendum to the county's voters in the May 8, 2012 primary on the question of whether to raise the county, local option sales tax rate from 2% to 2.25%.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012
 
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