Six Takeaways from a First Look at Morrisville’s Next Budget
“Unprecedented” property tax appeals are hitting the town’s wallet, the council is divided on whether to raise property taxes, and one member briefly suggests ditching lawn mowers.
Why Raleigh City Leaders Won’t Commit to a $200 Million Affordable Housing Bond
While council members support increasing Raleigh’s affordable housing stock, they cautioned against overburdening taxpayers and asking for too much on November ballots.
After Town Manager Fallout, Cary Aims for “the Most Robust Budget Process We’ve Ever Had”
In a move to be more transparent after its town manager resigned over alleged financial misdeeds, Cary held an open house where residents got a look at the budget and told the INDY they still trust the town with their money.
First Draft of Wake County Schools Budget Contains $15M in Cuts, Question Marks
Superintendent Robert P. Taylor said he won’t reduce the special education budget but hasn’t decided what he’ll cut instead.
“Devastating”: Anticipated Cuts to Special Education Raise Alarms in Wake
In a special budget meeting Tuesday night, Wake school board members expressed opposition to $18 million in proposed cuts and urged the superintendent to rethink his funding proposal.
Chatham Estates Residents Call on Developers to Help 140 Families Facing Displacement
Residents of the Cary mobile home park are asking for donations from developers and the community to help them relocate.
Most Wake Dems Delegates Vote to Keep Chair Amid Calls for His Removal
After some party members called for Wesley Knott’s resignation over a primary endorsement, 74% of delegates affirmed a vote of confidence in his leadership.
More Wake County Coverage
Apex Is Well-Positioned to Attract Large Businesses, But Faces Headwinds, Experts Say
A lack of large land tracts, national instability, and AI are all factors the town will have to grapple with, council members discussed during a work session on future economic development.
Petitions Seek Wake Democratic Party Chair’s Removal over Primary Endorsement
Two complaints call for Wesley Knott’s removal after he broke with party tradition and backed Nida Allam in the 4th Congressional District race. Knott says he hasn’t broken any rules and stands by the endorsement.
After Years-Long Search, Carolina Ballet to Start New Chapter in Cary
Plans are moving forward for Starline at South Hills, a mixed-use development slated to open in 2028 with Carolina Ballet as its anchor.
A Changing of the Guard in Wake Forest
Last year, Ben Clapsaddle unseated a 24-year incumbent to become the fast-changing conservative town’s first Democratic mayor in decades.
As Apex Creates Data Center Rules, What Role Should Residents Have?
With one major project apparently up in smoke, the debate over data centers, how to regulate them, and the role of community input burns on.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.