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Thursday, March 19, 2009

WakeUp Wake County Update

Raleigh-Cary area rank #1 in growth in the U.S.!‏

We're 1st in GROWTH in the nation!
March 26 - Come find out what is UP with WakeUP and how you can be involved!

NEWSFLASH! According to new census data released today, the Raleigh-Cary area was the fastest growing metropolitan area in the COUNTRY in 2007-2008! This growth rate of 4.3% includes Wake, Johnston and Franklin counties. We knew we were growing fast, and now our area has the distinction of being at the top of the list! Click here to read WakeUP's press release in response to the news.

This information makes the advocacy work of WakeUP all the more relevant and urgent. We need YOUR HELP to make WakeUP effective as YOUR voice for good growth! Can you donate just $25 today to help WakeUP:

Lead a coalition promoting a much-need plan for regional transit, because transit is key to guiding and dealing with growth and development.
Support fair growth funding solutions like impact fees and a transfer tax
Advocate for water conservation and protections to keep our drinking water clean

WakeUP is communicating with key local and state decision-makers, monitoring meetings, reviewing plans, and we need donations to support this action campaign! Click here to donate to WakeUP's growth action campaign. THANK YOU for your support! We can't do it without you!

Please come -- WakeUP Volunteers Meeting March 26

Want to know what is UP with WakeUP? Please come to Volunteer Night for WakeUP Wake County!

At this meeting, we will update you on WakeUP's issues and activities for 2009 and discuss future opportunities for you to get involved. We'll have a volunteers job fair too! Come find out what you can do to be involved with this dynamic organization!

There is A LOT going on, so come hear from our team leaders about latest developments on:

§ Capital Area Friends of Transit coalition

§ Transit legislation

§ Newly developing coalition around stormwater protection for Falls Lake and Little River

§ Jordan Lake legislation

§ Raleigh utility fees and conservation task force update

§ May 12 public form on achieving educational excellence in Wake County

When: Thursday March 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - SNACKS provided!

Where: Cameron Village Regional Library, 2nd floor meeting rooms 202 & 202A., 1930 Clark Ave Raleigh, NC‎

Map :<1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC‎>

posted by Administrator # 11:37 PM

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