Shoot us a link with your favorite tunes or vids (editor@pundithouse.com) and we’ll work them into the rotation: Jordan Page was a featured performer at Saturday afternoon’s “Conservatives Against the War” rally in uptown Charlotte. “Lullaby for an Innocent” is a beautiful song from the Italian band Kingcrow on the album “Phlegethon”. New single from […]
At long last, here we are on the eve of the statewide run-off elections. Countless volunteers have poured their hearts and souls into the campaigns of their chosen candidates, myself included. At the end of tomorrow, there will be celebrations and there will be heartache as the poll results come in. The difference between victory […]
We hope that everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day! This week’s edition of the Weekly Activist will highlight a few upcoming events, share a duo of legislative reports, and end with new feature showcasing President Obama’s promises made and promises, well, not exactly kept. Upcoming Events Monday, July 9 – This week CAUTION is hosting […]
The Charlotte budget battle heats up! Seemingly, the only plan which has the votes to pass Council (disturbingly still containing a tax increase and yet supported by the two Republican City Council members) faces the veto threat of Mayor Foxx due to the exclusion of funding for the Streetcar, something he mentioned in campaign mode […]
Many thanks to all the activists who made phone calls, sent emails, and protested the City Manager’s proposed budget and 8.2% property tax increase! In a 6-5 vote last Monday, the Charlotte City Council voted down the proposal. (Read HERE for additional information.) As exciting, and frankly unexpected, as the vote was; a budget still […]
Upcoming Events and Legislative Report Monday, June 11: The weekly meeting of CAUTION will take place at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille located at 911 East Morehead Street in Charlotte. There is a social hour from 5-6PM, followed by the meeting. Meetings usually run until 7:30, but will be abbreviated this week to accommodate attending the […]
Picking up on Mark’s post regarding Voter ID hypocrisy, a compromise on a North Carolina Voter ID bill is likely to see a vote during the current short session of the General Assembly. Proposals include allowing a broader range of documents to be accepted as positive forms of identification rather than only a true photo […]
As most readers of PunditHouse know, Mark Pellin and our amazing “House Guests” are the one’s whose tireless efforts keep our content fresh and interesting. Writing has never been my strong suit, but I make my contributions to “the cause” by being as involved as possible in the numerous clubs and organizations in and around […]
On Tuesday evening, residents upset over City Manager Curt Walton’s budget and capital investment plan flooded the Government Center to express their discontent over the 8.2% property tax increase called for by the plan. Despite overwhelming opposition by those in attendance at the public hearing, and foreshadowed by some rather disingenuous commentary by Mayor Foxx […]
Common Americans United to Inspire OUR Nation (CAUTION) announced today that the organization is actively encouraging its members and fellow citizens to participate in the May 29, 2012 Public Hearing on the Preliminary FY2013 Operating Budget and FY2013-2017 Capital Investment Plan. The plan as proposed by the City Manager includes an 8.2% property tax increase […]
