Government
The question is simple to state but probably very complex to answer.
What are the possible ramifications to the County and the Towns from the current financial crisis including but not at all exclusively budgets, taxes, development plans, services, credit, bonds, etc....?
A secondary question is are there any actions our local governments should be taking now to reduce negative risks?
Certainly the personal suffering of residents is likely, including potential loss of jobs, shrinking investments, sinking home values (maybe). If this gets worse the consequences will be felt by local governments.
Maybe there are skills on this blog that can provide some insights.
Via e-mail:
The political season is hot, and the Orange County Democratic Party's Legislative Breakfast - 8 AM, October 11, at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill - will be a highlight. Our State legislators will report on the recent legislative session in Raleigh, and Congressman Price will report on what is happening on Capitol Hill. Our big social event of the year, the Breakfast also helps raise money for Party operations during this exciting fall campaign.
Tickets purchased by October 6 are $40. Tickets purchased at the door are $60. Teen Dems and UNC Young Dems tickets are $20 if purchased by October 6. Contact your precinct chair or the OCDP office (919-933-9662, contact@orangedems.com) to purchase tickets. Or mail your check to OCDP, PO Box 3368, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3368. Write"Legislative Breakfast" in the notation.
Anyone who wishes to donate tickets as gifts to party volunteers or to Teen or Young Dems may do so. Large 2008 donations to the OCDP and ticket donations will be noted in the program.
Get your tickets early for this fun and informative event. We hope to see you there.
Jack Sanders, Chair
Orange County Democratic Party
To read this e-mail in your web browser, go to http://orangedems.com/htmls/emailnews9-15-08.html
Date:
Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 4:00am
Date:
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 3:30pm
Every year the Town of Chapel Hill gears up for the enormous crowds that come to Franklin Street on Halloween, whether we want them to or not. I've been participating in this ritual on and off since I was an undergrad at UNC (in other words, a long time) and I think it has value for the community. While some individuals will always take it too far, most people are engaging in a healthy type of creative expression that is rare for adults.
I think the Town has done a good job of prohibiting alcohol and trying to control traffic. I also applaud the police department for understanding that this is event is a force of nature that can be controlled (somewhat) but not stopped. I'd like to suggest that we charge admission to the area. I think this would help keep the worst elements out of the mix and help pay for the enormous cost of hosting a Halloween party for revellers from across central North Carolina.
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