Friends, I often get asked, “What is happening with the transit plan now that the Light Rail project has been halted?” Light rail was a large part – but not the only part – of our regional comprehensive transit plan. … Continue reading →

Friends, On May 17, 1957 Dr. Martin Luther King delivered a speech called “Give Us the Ballot.” In this speech Dr. King advocated for voting rights for African Americans who were restricted from voting by federal and state governments. The speech … Continue reading →

Friends, In 2019, I was fortunate enough to work with our Economic Development Team to recruit two major companies, ABB and Medline, to the Buckhorn Economic Development District (EDD), bringing over $100 million investment to Orange County and the promise of 650 jobs over the … Continue reading →

PRIMARY ELECTION DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Remind your friends and neighbors that the Primary Election in North Carolina has been moved up to Super Tuesday on March 3, 2020. Spread the word that a recent court ruling means that VOTER ID WILL … Continue reading →