This information is from the Triad Business Journal. I can’t imagine any circumstance that could justify such a large number of city employees paid that amount. And remember it’s not cops and firefighters on the front lines who are getting those big salaries. This looks very suspicious to me. It […]
Category: Greensboro Political Culture
City of Greensboro Pays Settlement To Cover Former City Manager’s Actions
Readers might recall that the former Greensboro City Manager– an African immigrant– who was forced to resign his position in the aftermath of a domestic violence call at his home. The Triad Business Journal is now reporting that the city of Greensboro has paid out approximately $200,000 in connection with […]
We’re #14…
… out of loads of towns and cities nationwide. That’s quite a distinction (HT: TS):
Entire Nation Learns Of Guilford’s Revolving Door Justice
The shocking news yesterday that a middle-aged man from Greensboro had attempted to assassinate Trump was bad enough. But it turns out that this gentleman– Ryan Routh– has had in excess of 100 arrests over the years. He is regarded as a “frequent flyer” within the Greensboro Police Department: Scott […]
The New Claxton Elementary Grand Re-Opening
Local media had some stories about the re-opening of Claxton Elementary School that was demolished and rebuilt using bond monies. Recall that voters had approved huge amounts of money for bonds. That means the taxpayers must pay back the bonds including both interest and principal. A quick view of the […]
Greensboro Police Chases
An article was published this morning at the News and Record recalling a fatal police chase incident that occurred nearly six years ago. This is in the wake of two similar incidents recently. The story recounts the story of the young Jewish woman, affiliated with a local progressive synagogue, who […]
Are The Homeless Issues At Greensboro’s IRC Our Own Fault?
The City Council has been trying to blame the Interactive Resource Center for the problems around its facility. In some respect, this is like the instigator blaming her hired hand. When you try to make homelessness less uncomfortable, you also remove some of the internal motivation to change one’s situation. […]
Local Notes: Interactive Resource Center, Property Taxes and Transgender Rules in NC
A few interesting stories arose over the last couple of days:
Now The City Council Is Demanding The Homeless Center Do The Impossible
Let’s recall that the Interactive Resource Center (IRC) has become a point of contention and concern in the city of Greensboro because of crime and disorder around the center. The Greensboro City Council is now demanding that the center’s leadership present a plan to reduce this problem. They are withholding […]
Greensboro Water/ Sewer/ Stormwater Fees Skyrocket
The new budget passed by the Greensboro City Council includes the following increases: Water rates: 10.25% Sewer rates: 7.25% Stormwater rates: 20% It should be noted that many of the city’s fees had been increased nearly every year since time immemorial. The increases this year are exorbitant. That is the […]