Public Meeting held on Hydraulic Fracturing

Public Information meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing “Fracking” October 11, 2014 Cumberland County Library system North Regional Branch Event Speakers: Dr. Viney Aneja – N.C. State University Jim Womack – N.C. Mining Energy commission Hope Taylor – Director of Clean Water of North Carolina Background:  Governmor McCrory signed a law in June authorizing energy companies beContinue reading “Public Meeting held on Hydraulic Fracturing”

NC Department of Transportation – Project Update

Project Number:  W-5206AM Definition:  Proposed improvements on Bragg Boulevard (N.C. 24/N.C 87) from Winston Avenue to Martin Luther King westbound ramps and Rowan Street (N.C. 24/N.C. 210) between Ray Avenue and Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, Cumberland County Purpose of the Project: From 2008 – 2013 there were documented 335 accidents in this location.  There were 108Continue reading “NC Department of Transportation – Project Update”

Candidate Nolan Hancock – Cumberland County Board of Education

Candidate:  Nolan Hancock District:  Cumberland County Board of Education Why do you feel like you are qualified to run for the Board of Education? I feel that I am uniquely qualified for the position for several reasons. First, I am the proud parent of an 11 month old little girl, which means I have aContinue reading “Candidate Nolan Hancock – Cumberland County Board of Education”

Candidate Rudy Tatum – Cumberland County Board of Education

Candidate:  Rudy Tatum District:  Cumberland County Board of Education Why do you feel like you are qualified to run for the Board of Education? I feel I am qualified to run for the Board of Education because I have more than thirty five years of experience as an educator in the Cumberland County School System.  MyContinue reading “Candidate Rudy Tatum – Cumberland County Board of Education”

Incumbent Jeanette Council – District 1 Cumberland County Commissioner

Incumbent: Jeanette Council District: 1 Opponent: unopposed What endorsements have you received for your current candidacy? My campaign did not actively seek endorsements If offered, would you accept contributions from political action committees affiliated with the real estate industry? (RPAC, Buildpac etc.) Yes.  My husband was a realtor for more than 35 years, and IContinue reading “Incumbent Jeanette Council – District 1 Cumberland County Commissioner”

Community Meeting: Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline in Cumberland County

A public meeting was held by Dominion Resources Inc. on Tuesday, September 23 regarding the proposed $4.5 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Background:  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is charged by Congress with evaluating whether interstate natural gas pipeline projects proposed by private companies should be approved.  The Federal government does not propose, construct, oprate,Continue reading “Community Meeting: Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline in Cumberland County”