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Holmes’ work as Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Wake County Commission Chair, lawyer brings oversight experience, public service to the post
Holmes’ work as Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Wake County Commission Chair, lawyer brings oversight experience, public service to the post
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill to make Wake County Commissioner elections more democratic.
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill to make Wake County Commissioner elections more democratic.
 
On Monday, all seven Democratic Wake County Commissioners expressed their full support for a compromise version of House Bill 99, a bill filed by Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake.
On Monday, all seven Democratic Wake County Commissioners expressed their full support for a compromise version of House Bill 99, a bill filed by Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake.
 
The proposed measure House Bill 99 would make Wake County commissioner races nonpartisan and elect commissioners by the voters in their districts rather than the entire county.
The proposed measure House Bill 99 would make Wake County commissioner races nonpartisan and elect commissioners by the voters in their districts rather than the entire county.
 
House Bill 99 looks to modify Wake County Commissioners elections from partisan and countywide to non-partisan elections and by district. This proposed change has caused some to exaggerate the impact of the bill. So, what do the numbers say?
House Bill 99 looks to modify Wake County Commissioners elections from partisan and countywide to non-partisan elections and by district. This proposed change has caused some to exaggerate the impact of the bill. So, what do the numbers say?
 
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
 
In 2021, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to redraw their own district lines and lengthen their terms. They also voted themselves 132% pay increases, more than doubling their salaries.
In 2021, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to redraw their own district lines and lengthen their terms. They also voted themselves 132% pay increases, more than doubling their salaries.
 
That nod to the famous line from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist may be what some Wake County commissioners are thinking after learning that Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Superintendent Cathy Moore is asking Wake County Commissioners for approximately $600 million
That nod to the famous line from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist may be what some Wake County commissioners are thinking after learning that Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Superintendent Cathy Moore is asking Wake County Commissioners for approximately $600 million
 
Sydney Batch, a Wake County Democrat, announced Saturday on Twitter that she will fill a seat in the N.C. Senate vacated by Sam Searcy, who resigned.
Sydney Batch, a Wake County Democrat, announced Saturday on Twitter that she will fill a seat in the N.C. Senate vacated by Sam Searcy, who resigned.
 
The former House minority leader is set to join the state Court of Appeals.
 
Wake County Commissioners passed a 10.13% property tax increase Monday night- the second largest in the county's history, despite calls for more access to public comment and increased fiscal responsibility from the Wake County Republican Party.
Wake County Commissioners passed a 10.13% property tax increase Monday night- the second largest in the county's history, despite calls for more access to public comment and increased fiscal responsibility from the Wake County Republican Party.
 
Wake County Republicans Call on Commissioners/Residents to Oppose County’s 10% Tax Increase
Wake County Republicans Call on Commissioners/Residents to Oppose County’s 10% Tax Increase
 
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
 
Try as I might, I can't see the wisdom behind this proposed "transformative" projects expansion. I can't. It's terrible
Try as I might, I can't see the wisdom behind this proposed "transformative" projects expansion. I can't. It's terrible
 
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
 
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
 
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
 
Dever issued an order on Thursday which included the mandate from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Wake County school board districts enacted by the General Assembly in 2013 and identical county commissioner districts enacted in 2015 were unconstitutional
Dever issued an order on Thursday which included the mandate from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Wake County school board districts enacted by the General Assembly in 2013 and identical county commissioner districts enacted in 2015 were unconstitutional
 
Attorneys for legislative leaders have filed new maps with the U.S. District Court and are urging the judge handling the case to approve the maps for the 2016 election for Wake County commissioners and school board members
Attorneys for legislative leaders have filed new maps with the U.S. District Court and are urging the judge handling the case to approve the maps for the 2016 election for Wake County commissioners and school board members
 
In June, Wake County commissioners approved an extra $44.6 million for Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS). About half the money will go for raises and additional pay; $16 million for teacher pay, $1.8 million for teachers who take on extra duties, and another $6 million for 3 percent raises for...
In June, Wake County commissioners approved an extra $44.6 million for Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS). About half the money will go for raises and additional pay; $16 million for teacher pay, $1.8 million for teachers who take on extra duties, and another $6 million for 3 percent raises for...
 
Several bills altering the makeup of local governments are working their way through the current General Assembly session, raising charges by liberal advocates and pundits that the GOP-led legislature is maneuvering to give Republicans a foothold in local governments that now are under Democratic...
Several bills altering the makeup of local governments are working their way through the current General Assembly session, raising charges by liberal advocates and pundits that the GOP-led legislature is maneuvering to give Republicans a foothold in local governments that now are under Democratic...
 
A few days a week, I ride a Triangle Transit 301 bus to and from the palatial Civitas HQ in the Warehouse District of Raleigh. But even as a transit rider, my blood runs cold when I hear government planners are plotting ways to bring throw taxpayers' money at light-rail systems and commuter rail...
A few days a week, I ride a Triangle Transit 301 bus to and from the palatial Civitas HQ in the Warehouse District of Raleigh. But even as a transit rider, my blood runs cold when I hear government planners are plotting ways to bring throw taxpayers' money at light-rail systems and commuter rail...
 
"Do you have any interest in reporting the facts?" That's the question I'd like to ask News & Observer editors after reading the recent editorial, "Time for Wake Schools to Build Back."
"Do you have any interest in reporting the facts?" That's the question I'd like to ask News & Observer editors after reading the recent editorial, "Time for Wake Schools to Build Back."
 
Consensus denial persists, according to Paul Krugman (to cite one who is highly experienced in denial), because "there are powerful groups with a strong interest in rejecting the facts."
Consensus denial persists, according to Paul Krugman (to cite one who is highly experienced in denial), because "there are powerful groups with a strong interest in rejecting the facts."
 
In some circles, it is thought that for a community to be said to truly exist, it must be "World Class." It is assumed that each community aspires to be a World Class Community, no matter the cost. What brings a WCC to life, like the magician's hat to Frosty the Snowman, is light-rail transit.
In some circles, it is thought that for a community to be said to truly exist, it must be "World Class." It is assumed that each community aspires to be a World Class Community, no matter the cost. What brings a WCC to life, like the magician's hat to Frosty the Snowman, is light-rail transit.
 
Last month New York-based MetLife revealed it will be moving employees from Northeast locations to two campuses - one in Charlotte, one in Cary here in Wake County.
Last month New York-based MetLife revealed it will be moving employees from Northeast locations to two campuses - one in Charlotte, one in Cary here in Wake County.
 
Orange County voters will decide in November whether to raise taxes on themselves to help "invest" $1.4 billion toward construction of 17 miles of transit line that would have a miniscule impact on traffic congestion and air pollution.
Orange County voters will decide in November whether to raise taxes on themselves to help "invest" $1.4 billion toward construction of 17 miles of transit line that would have a miniscule impact on traffic congestion and air pollution.
 
Tea Party favorite and political newcomer Dan Forest is calling for an "education revolution."
 
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