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Dear Friends,
North Carolina is now the tenth largest state in the nation! We live in the fastest growing state in the southeast. In the last decade, NC grew by 1.5 million people, according latest US Census data. Our state grew enough to be just shy of adding another US Congressional seat. Wake County has an opportunity to harness heightened national attention and serve as a leader for good growth management. Read more
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Please join us January 24, 7-9 pm...for WakeUP Wake County's Annual Meeting: The 2011 Outlook. Come hear directly from elected officials about what to expect in 2011. Also, please join us for a Special VIP Reception (6-6:50 pm) before the meeting honoring Wake elected officials including members of the Wake Legislative Delegation, Wake Board of Commisioners, and Wake School Board (cost: $25). Annual meeting is free and open to the public. Details below: |
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The 2011 Outlook: WakeUP Wake County Annual Meeting
January 24, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh
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Come get the inside scoop from Wake elected officials on what actions to expect in 2011 at the NC General Assembly, Wake County Commission and Wake School Board. Speakers include:
- Senator Neal Hunt
- Representative Jennifer Weiss
- County Commissioner Joe Bryan
- School Board member Keith Sutton
- President of Greenleaf Strategies Paul Morris
Paul Morris, urban planner and WakeUP Board Member, will present an exciting long-range vision for growth and public transit planning for the Triangle Region and Wake County.
Also, please join us for a Special VIP Reception (6-6:50 pm; cost: $25). This is a very special opportunity to meet and mingle with our local elected leaders and others who are passionate about the future of our community!
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WakeUP is cosponsoring:
New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
February 3-5, Charlotte
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Consider attending this exciting, national conference on smart growth! The three-day schedule includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, specialized trainings, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and coordinated networking activities. It will also feature exciting tours of local model projects in Charlotte and the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
There will be something for everybody with over 100 sessions and workshops to choose from. Learn from speakers who cross disciplines to share insights, valuable tools and strategies for making smart growth a success in your community. The program will be infused with sessions and case studies focusing on important equity and environmental justice issues. Learn more |
Sincerely,
Karen Rindge
Executive Director
WakeUP Wake County |
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