Editorial on GOP tax cuts shifting burden to homeowners
The piece argues that North Carolina Republicans pushed a Dillon rule based policy shift weakening city power and raising costs for residents. It highlights Hendersonville facing about 300000 in lost revenue, a tax shift from business to homeowners, and warns that state actions may force cities to raise property taxes while big business gains relief.
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Raleigh
Dillon
Chuck McGrady
Home Rule
Republican Conference
Hendersonville
General Assembly
Tom Apodaca
League of Municipalities
North Carolina
Frustrated traveler blasts passport woes and mail mix ups
An irate, humorous letter targets the U S Passport Agency over renewal hassles and changes in data. The writer rails at government data sharing, postal routing, and FedEx misdirections, detailing Flat Rock and Hendersonville address confusion and a stubborn refusal to use a mailbox.
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U.S
State Department
Passport Agency
Social Security Administration
Flat Rock
U.S. Postal Service
USPS
Hendersonville
UPS
FedEx
EFR
Google Earth
Redevelopment Plan Considered for Blighted Area
The City Council weighs creating an urban redevelopment area with a Redevelopment Commission to guide revitalization. The plan could allow property acquisition and sale to developers, incentives, bonds, covenants, and possible condemnations, with Mayor Pro Tem Ron Stephens urging careful use and fair market value for property owners. An advisory committee would be integral to the process.
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Ron Stephens
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Bill Moss
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Bill Humleker