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WakeUP Wake County Update
| WAKEUP UPDATE | August 29, 2007 |
| WakeUP has been working hard for the late 18 months, and our efforts to bring the issue of fair growth funding in front of the public paid off with the passage of transfer tax legislation. We know that this kind of applied, grassroots effort can make a real difference on other growth issues. WakeUP's executive committee and key advisors met last week to reflect on WakeUP's progress and plan strategically for the future. In the coming months, we will focus our education and advocacy on three important growth-related issues: 1.) getting the transfer tax referendum on the Wake ballot 2.) protecting water quality and quantity, and 3.) improving transporation and transit options. We are building our volunteer teams in all 3 areas and would welcome your involvement. You don't need to be an expert to join in! To join a team, please contact Karen Rindge at krindge@earthlink.net. Also needed: help with graphics! Can you donate a few hours to help put growth information in graph form for educational materials? |
| Raleigh City Council Candidates' Forum Sept. 19 and WakeUP Annual Meeting Sept . 25 | |
| Raleigh Candidates' Forum Sept. 19 - Municipal Elections are October 9th, and some exciting races are gearing up for the Raleigh City Council. The newly elected council members will make decisions affecting Raleigh's growth for years to come. Please attend a candidates' forum for the Raleigh City Council on Wed., Sept. 19, 7-9 pm. Come ask the candidates about important growth issues concerning water, transit, parks, impact fees, housing and more. WakeUP is cosponsoring the forum with the Wake League of Women Voters. Sept. 19, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, corner Brooks and Clark Aves. WakeUP Annual Meeting Sept. 25 - Please come to WakeUP's second annual meeting for all members and supporters. Speakers will include growth experts talking about issues for Wake County and the Triangle. Candidates for Cary Town Council are invited for Q&A on Cary's growth issues. And WakeUP will outline our action plan for the next year. Please come! Sept. 25, 7-9 pm at Glenaire Retirement Center in Cary. | |
| Drought, Water and Growth | |
| Is there a connection between growth and water use? Raleigh hit all-time high water use this month. Mayor Meeker is recommending reviewing water use regulations for Raleigh and the other muncipalities receving water from Raleigh. We are experiencing the 3rd drought in recent years, while population growth continues for the region. Growth benefits us all, as long as it's planned for, and water needs must be planned for coming decades. Here's what the News&Observer editors had to say on water restrictions, click here. They propose Raleigh implementing recommendations of its own Water Conservation Task Force, such such as a tiered water rate structure to encourage conservation. | |
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