Legislative briefing reviewed reductions to NC Biotech Center funding, cuts to job creation programs and tax reductions to corporate tax rate.
The Issues
Cricket Brings Attention (and Money) to Morrisville
Cricket Drives Morrisville Tourism
Morrisville Rotary Meeting with State Superintendent June Atkinson
Yesterday, we were honored to have as our Speaker, NC State Superintendent, June Atkinson as our speaker, who provided an update on the state of North Carolina Public schools, and the challenges our school system faces, given the drastic cuts in teacher support, staff positions, and even digital textbooks and other resources. On a positive […]
Guest Speaker on Geet Baazaar and 88.1 FM
I started my day on 88.1 FM, as a guest on Geet Bazaar radio show. On this program, I highlighted the The Young Entrepreneurs or TYE program, which is a global entrepreneur competition, hosted and sponsored by the TIE Carolinans and TIE Global organization. TIE Global is the premier entrepreneurial and mentoring organization in the […]
Final Awards Presentation at the Youth Cricket Tournament
I ended the day at the Awards Presentation for the Youth Cricket Tournament and presented the Awards, along with the Mayor, who presented the Alvin Kallicharen Cup to team California. I presented the Certificates to all the players, and to the MVP, and most bats and runs awards. I thanked all of the parents, […]
Youth Cricket Tournament
I dropped by the Youth Cricket Tournament, yesterday, and spent some time with the kids, watching a few matches, and also caught up with Alvin Kallacharin, who is soon to become a Morrisville resident. The parents of the visiting teams were very excited to come to the Triangle and all confirmed with me how nice […]
Triangle Cricket League Super Champtionship
I ended a long day at Shiloh Cricket Fields, to watch the end of the Triangle Cricket League, super championship, wacthing the two conference champtionship teams battle it out for the title. It was humid, and many folks were in attendance for the game. At the end of the game, I spoke to the Cricket […]
Celebrating Treasurer Cowell’s Birthday
Yesterday, evening, I had the honor of celebrating Treasurer Cowell’s birthday at Sitti in Raleigh. Former Mayor Charles Meeker and a number of other elected officials were in attendance. Great to see his wife, Dr. Anne Mcclaurin! I congratulate her on being an excellent Treasurer and am very interested in the continued success […]
Dancing in the Park
Yesterday, evening, I attended the Dancing in the Park, event, hosted by the South East Raleigh Assembly. This program offers Aerobic Dancing classes, to citizens for free, to offer exercise to residents of South East Raleigh. I Danced in the Park, when I ran for Wake County Commissioner in 2010! SERA also provides youth entreprenuership […]
Regional Transportation TCC Lunch
I attended the Regional Transportation lunch, hosted by the Triangle Community Coalition. Joe Milazzo, Executive Director, of Regional Transit Authority, addressed the delegation of Wake County Elected officials and citizens. I will be putting his presentaton on the site in a few days, when it is released. Legislative Priorities: Joe laid out the […]