Bound together by Govt. Bonds...here in NC

While our attention will be on the winners of the NC 

presidential primaries on March 15th, we may miss 

a bigger story, the "strange bedfellows" who support

the $2 billion infrastructure bond.

Democrats, Republicans and the News and Observer

are on the same page!  How often have we seen this?

The N&O is doing its part, reporting years of neglect 

that necessitates this multi-billion investment, citing 

UNC failure to plan for the future!

Politicians, in a rare occurrence, are making nice, so 

this $2 billion funding apple cart is not overturned by
the people next month.

Citizens don't disagree with investing in infrastructure if
they are told 'why' the debt is needed and the reasons 

for the reported neglect dating back three decades. 

But, "why" is a rare insertion in most news reports on
many topics, as the answer could weaken the case to
be made!

The public should question why a university which sees
fit to pay some employees so handsomely, as much as
50% more than the governor receives, not tend to what

is essential in its plans for the future.

As voters, especially in Wake County, we should ponder
whether or not to support the Infrastructure bond based
on what has already been done, as well as what is on
the horizon.

First, remember NC took three years to repay the Federal
govt. $2.5 billion it received for extending unemployment
benefits.

Second, Wake voters approved an $800 million school 

bond, half of what was originally requested.

Third, homes were reappraised last year leading to an 

increase in most homes value and a tax rate increase.

Fourth, a second county school bond will be presented
to get the remainder of the initial request, about $1 billion.

The public learns of such actions piecemeal but rarely see 

the fashion in which politicians operate, working diligently 

to not take money from taxpayers while making decisions 

that leave them no choice but to do so!

As the political Ides of March near airwaves will be inundated

with ADs on the Infrastructure bond.  Watch them, learn both

sides, but in the end ask yourself, "why do the public's needs 

go so neglected for so long?"

Stay informed!