2015/07/20 RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN SUPPORT OF NC GOVERNOR PAT MCCROY'S CONNECT NC BOND PROPOSAL Harnett
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RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IN SUPPORT OF NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR PAT MCCRORY'S
CONNECT NC BOND PROPOSAL
WHEREAS,Governor Pat McCrory has proposed a$2.85 billion bond initiative intended to connect
North Carolina cities and towns in the 215t century by building roads,upgrading technology, constructing and
improving educational facilities,enhancing medical services,supporting our military installations, improving
parks and recreational facilities, and building and improving port and rail infrastructure; and
WHEREAS,these strategic investments, as proposed,are designed to benefit every community across
this great State and will create jobs and improve the quality of life and environment for every community across
this great State and will create jobs and improve the quality of life and environment for every North Carolinian;
and
WHEREAS,because of North Carolina's fiscal strength and strong balance sheet,no tax increase will be
required to fund these bonds,and in addition,the State's Triple A bond rating will be preserved; and
WHEREAS,by not addressing our serious infrastructure deficiencies now,our State will lose its ability
to compete in the future,interest rates will go up,costs to taxpayers will increase,congestion will worsen and jobs
will not expand at the rate needed to sustain a healthy and vibrant North Carolina;and
WHEREAS,the bond proceeds will benefit projects in the Harnett County Region; and
WHEREAS,the citizens of North Carolina must be allowed to make the important decision of investing
in the opportunities provided to our future generations through the Connect NC bond initiative.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners support
Governor McCrory's Connect NC bond initiative and encourages the General Assembly to allow North
Carolina's citizens to vote on this critical bond proposal to ensure North Carolina's future on the global stage.
ADOPTED this 20th day of July,2015.
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