posted October 25, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Daren Bakst
Elected officials in Durham, Gaston, Macon, Mecklenburg, and Moore counties are asking voters to approve school construction bonds that will increase an already high tax burden on low and middle income homeowners in these counties. Local governments have failed to implement the full range of school facilities alternatives and strategies that could accommodate enrollment growth without imposing additional taxes and long-term debt on taxpayers.
posted October 4, 2007 by Joseph Coletti, Dr. Terry Stoops, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Robeson County commissioners are asking voters to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase on November 6. But the county has about $38.2 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted October 4, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Swain County commissioners are asking voters to approve a 200 percent increase in the real estate transfer tax on November 6. But the county has about $2.6 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted October 4, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Washington County commissioners are asking voters to approve a 600 percent increase in the real estate transfer tax on November 6. But the county has about $4.1 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted October 3, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Graham County commissioners are asking voters to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase and a 200 percent increase in the real estate transfer tax on November 6. But the county has about $7.5 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted October 3, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Hoke County commissioners are asking voters to approve a 200 percent increase in the real estate transfer tax on November 6. But the county has about $12.4 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted October 3, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Surry County commissioners are asking voters to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase on November 6. But the county has about $25.1 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted October 1, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Lenoir County commissioners are asking voters to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase on November 6. But the county has about $18.6 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
posted September 26, 2007 by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
The Brunswick County commissioners are asking voters to approve a 200 percent increase in the real estate transfer tax on November 6. But the county has about $75 million over and above its base budget to meet its needs.
