N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue has named Charlotte City Council member Michael Barnes as her volunteer liaison, and Barnes recently sent Perdue a list of key issues facing the city.
His April 27 letter lists four requests:
1. Relax the September deadline for use of federal job training money through the stimulus program.
2. Ensure that the state mow the grass along its rights of way and pick up litter.
3. Require a state DOT official work in Charlotte 2-3 days a month. Currently, Barnes says, developers must travel to the Albermarle office to review plans.
4. Install signs on I-485 directing drivers to the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Click here to read Barnes' letter to Perdue.
Perdue named Barnes as her liaison in March, when she became the first governor with a Charlotte presence by opening a new Piedmont office in the government center.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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They have been slacking this year with mowing right of ways on the roads. They let the grass (well it's really weeds) grow way too long. Then when they mow it, they don't even do a good job.
Lower taxes. That is Charlotte's wish list.
The state needs to replace/repair light poles in center city before they even dream of putting up any more signs. Besides, the 485 signage around town is inconsistent and the elec. billboards aren't used. Some current workstreams need to be examined before adding new ones.
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