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Task Force: Water Rates Don’t Cover Costs

raleigh-water-tapA task force report released last month states that the long-term financial model for Raleigh’s water system won’t cover the $7 billion in repairs for infrastructure over the coming decades and doesn’t plan for drops in revenue during droughts.
February 2, 2012 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: , , | 1 Response | Full Story »

City Mum about Troubled Google Talks

googleNegotiations with Google to use Gmail as the city’s email provider have hit a snag over a point in the contract. City officials aren’t saying much on the topic, but said the stall could eventually affect the expected cost savings.

Oak City Voices: Superintendent Tata After One Year on the Job

supt-tata-official-portraitThe Raleigh Public Record sat down with Wake County School Superintendent Tony Tata to talk about the school board, policies and the politics after one year on the job.
February 1, 2012 | Posted in: News, Oak City Voices, The Latest | Tags: , , | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Raleigh’s Low-Income Housing Faces an Uphill Battle

The city recently approved a new affordable housing complex called Passage Home. But with more than 56,000 Raleigh residents living in poverty, the need for more low-income housing remains great in a time when new developments are harder to come by.
January 30, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Oak City Voices: John Tedesco Talks About His Run for State Superintendent

tedescoWake County school board member John Tedesco announced Thursday that he is going to run against Democratic incumbent June Atkinson.

Front-Yard Parking Rules Need More Work

front yard parkingAn ordinance to limit front-yard parking has been in the works for years, and it’s not over yet. The latest form of the ordinance seeks to restrict parking in Southwest Raleigh, near N.C. State University, rather than citywide.
January 26, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Committee Passes “Open Source City” Resolution

Raleigh City Councilors on the Technology Committee approved a resolution Tuesday to make city data more accessible and open up city software projects to companies using open-source technology.

City Changes to PROP Could Mean More Violators

by D34nA state law means big changes to Raleigh’s Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit program. City staff members are removing some aspects of the program now considered illegal, but they’re also adding additional violations and increasing permit fees.

New Arts Director Connects Raleigh’s Arts Future to City Growth

Jerry Bolas began working as Raleigh's Art Director Dec. 5.Jerry Bolas began his new duties as the Raleigh Arts Commission Executive Director Dec. 5. He recently spoke with the Record about his vision for Raleigh’s arts scene and the connection of arts to a community’s growth and vibrancy.
January 23, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest | 0 Responses | Full Story »

City Wants More Public Input for Raleigh’s Parks

A spot for quiet reflection at the newly reopened Pullen Park.The city will be releasing a new public input policy for park master planning early next week.
January 20, 2012 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: , , , | 1 Response | Full Story »