I greatly enjoyed the President’s remarks on the economy during his visit to Raleigh yesterday. We were especially excited to hear from him that the Triangle will be an innovation hub for the next generation manufacturing. The President reminded us of the critical role universities play in research and development, which eventually benefits the private […]
The Issues
Jan 6- Jan 11 Week in Review
I had a very productive week with activity always increasing in Morrisville. Triangle J Meeting with Secretary Tata Secretary Tata spent an hour with Mayors and elected officials, highlighting progress the DOT has made in the areas of customer service, job creation, and the success of the strategic funding formula. I was excited to […]
Meeting with Mayor Stohlman and DOT Secretary Tata
On Friday am, Mayor Stohlman and I met with DOT Secretary Tata to discuss the possibilities for the state to provide matches in funding or to provide credits to Morrisville if we fund via bond or through the General Fund widening of state roads, most notably Morrisville Carpenter Road and NC 54 Bypass. I am […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 25 Office Hours
Town Council Office Hours
Councilman Rao Week in Review for Nov 18- 22 week
Office Hours Tennis Academy- I met with investors and tennis coach from Florida, looking to establish a world class tennis academy in Morrisville. We mety with Staff and there is strong interest for this to happen in Morrisville. 23 court facility, clay courts, indoor center, and boarding. We may see if we […]
Nov 12 Council Meeting and Office Hours
Nov 12 Council Meeting and Office Hours Council meeting was, as always, informative and productive. Invocation was led by Councilmember Broadwell. Presentations Morrisville 101 graduation began the evening with 26 graduates in the program. Stephanie Smith recognized the graduates, and Lauren Butler, class of 2012, addressed Council and the audience, as she helped this year […]
Steve Rao Shares Vision–Morrisville Candidate Forum Now Online
Candidate Steve Rao expresses views on Morrisville transportation issues at candidate forum.
Steve Rao Hosts Technology Roundtable
Steve Rao hosted a Technology Roundtable with entrepreneurs and venture capital investors last week. A main topic was Open Data and how towns and cities can benefit from making statistical data available to the public.
October 8 Council Meeting
The evening began with an Invocation by Council member Schlink and the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a bitter sweet moment to celebrate the retirement of Master Officer Jon Macbride, who has served on our Police Department for over 25 years. While I had attended the reception a few hours earlier, it was an […]