Licensing Can Protect Area Renters
(01/16/02 5:00am)
Some are fortunate enough to live in the Soviet-style high rises of Hinton James Residence Hall.
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Some are fortunate enough to live in the Soviet-style high rises of Hinton James Residence Hall.
On Jan. 2, Chapel Hill Transit bus service became fare-free. So no longer will students, faculty and residents be forced to swipe a card, feed in a ticket or drop 75 cents to hop on a bus.
"Thank yous," handshakes and standing ovations filled the Chapel Hill Town Hall as hors d'oeuvres circled around Monday night.
The marker shows Triangle United Way donations for this year - and the red bar barely eclipses the halfway mark. The goal is $26 million. The total raised so far: about $14 million.
Unfortunately, there always seemed to be obstacles in the way: financing, questions about whether or not the public would use it and reluctant politicians. After last week, however, the likelihood of a regional rail system within the next decade has improved markedly.
Local politicos tout the sense of community, and most people would agree that Chapel Hill exhibits a vibrancy you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in this state.
Mayor Rosemary Waldorf will not be seeking re-election this year, and Chapel Hill Town Council members Kevin Foy and Lee Pavao are battling for the seat.
And for once, there seems to be broad support for new construction.
The Hispanic population has been booming in Carrboro. Hispanics now make up 12 percent of the town.
The throne is up for grabs.
But as the United States moves from questioning "Why did this happen?" to "What do we do to about it?," the country splits on the course of action.
However, Maitland also was violating a Chapel Hill ordinance that regulates the size of temporary noncommercial signs on private property. His 20 square foot banner was larger than the six square feet allowed. So town officials made restaurant workers take it down.
After the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, Scott Maitland put up a banner that read "God Bless America; Woe to Our Enemies" at his place of business. Maitland, who owns Top of the Hill on 100 E. Franklin St. and served in the Gulf War, thought he was only expressing his patriotic view and supporting the country.
For Chapel Hill, the headaches stem from the University. Two issues recently popped up: a fiscal equity policy and UNC's Development Plan.
Was this another case of a late-night senior citizen joyrider? No. This was a case of mistaken identity.
But imagine making minimum wage working in Chapel Hill. Paychecks barely allow you to buy groceries. That's a reality facing many Americans -- and it can be a harsh reality in Chapel Hill, where the cost of living is exorbitant.
On Nov. 6, Orange County voters will be asked to approve a $75 million bond referendum for much needed capital improvements.
While news that emanates from Chapel Hill and Carrboro might not be as "sexy" a topic as stem cell research or carry the life-or-death consequences of peace in the Middle East, it is important. In fact, decisions made by the Chapel Hill Town Council and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen affect your life more directly than you might think.
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate began what is expected to be a two-week debate on the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform measure.