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Press Releases
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- WakeUP Wake County Receives Grant Awards From Local Foundations- WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT AWARDS FROM LOCAL FOUNDATIONS
Three prominent North Carolina-based foundations have awarded grants to WakeUP Wake County for its 2012 work advancing public transit, effective land use planning, and clean drinking water. WakeUP is very pleased to be receiving $25,000 from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, $15,000 from the Triangle Community Foundation, and $20,000 from the Raleigh-based Beehive Collective.
- December 16-31, 2011-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ARTICLES
12/31/11 Triangle Politics: Wake school board makes 'gesture of good listening'
"Speakers once again will have three minutes each during the public comment section at Wake County school board meetings."12/31/11 Teachers' pay that reflects respect
"I also realize that this idea is also pie in the sky. But as long as we continue to pay teachers low wages across the board, and only pretend to respect the profession, we will continue to hear the phrase, "Oh, he/she is just a teacher." - January 1-15, 2012- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ARTICLES
12/31/11 Triangle Politics: Wake school board makes 'gesture of good listening'
"Speakers once again will have three minutes each during the public comment section at Wake County school board meetings."12/31/11 Teachers' pay that reflects respect
"I also realize that this idea is also pie in the sky. But as long as we continue to pay teachers low wages across the board, and only pretend to respect the profession, we will continue to hear the phrase, "Oh, he/she is just a teacher." - December 1-15, 2011-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ARTICLESLETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ARTICLES
12/15/11 Charter schools: Wave of the future?
"Everyone interviewed for this story said education officials have to do a better job of closing down charter schools that aren't making the grade and implement on a wider scale the practices that are producing positive results."12/15/11 Hybrid math is on the way to Triangle schools
"The days of Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry could be numbered in Triangle schools, but they would be replaced by a new trio of what's supposed to be tougher and more in-depth math courses." - WakeUP Wake County Urges County Commission to Increase School Funding, Keep up with Growth- For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen Rindge, WakeUP Wake County, 828-3833, karen@wakeupwakecounty.org
Date: June 6, 2011Today, WakeUP Wake County, the citizens' voice for good growth planning and sustainable communities, urged the Wake Board of Commissioners to increase funding for Wake County Public Schools. Speaking at the public hearing on the 2012 budget, WakeUP's Executive Director, Karen Rindge, pointed out that the school budget has been flat-lined for the past three years. Meanwhile, student population has grown by 6,000 children over the past two years. "We need funding to sustain our growing population, and next year's student body will grow by more than 3,000 bringing us to a total of 147,000 students," stated Rindge.
- Press Release: WakeUP Wake County elects Board of Directors-
For Immediate Release:Date: February 2, 2011
Contact: Karen Rindge, Executive Director, WakeUP Wake County, 919-828-3833, Karen@wakeupwakecounty.org
- Capital Area Friends of Transit Announces New Website About Transit in the Triangle- View PRESS RELEASE
Visit www.capitalareafriendsoftransit.org to experience this exciting new online tool where you can also sign the CAFT petition supporting regional transit. The Capital Area Friends of Transit (CAFT), a local alliance of civic organizations, community leaders and citizens, is pleased to announce the release of a new transit website that will serve as an online resource for citizens interested in public transit. The new website aims to keep the public informed and engaged as Triangle leaders develop a plan for a regional transit system. CAFT is coordinating public outreach efforts with Durham-Orange Friends of Transit (DO Transit) and Triangle Transit, which is working with a consultant to hold a series of public involvement meetings throughout the region to educate citizens on transit proposals and seek public input for future transit options. - PRESS RELEASE: WakeUP Announces New Board Members- CLICK HERE for printable version
Contacts: Karen Rindge/Yevonne Brannon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 919-828-3833/919-244-6243
Email: andrewcarlcampbell@gmail.com
- Recommendations for Ensuring Long-term Water Supply for Raleigh and Towns in Eastern Wake County-
Ensuring adequate and clean drinking water is vital to our community. As Wake County's population doubles to a projected 1.5 million by 2025, water supply may not be sufficient if current use and climate patterns continue. Future water supply plans for Raleigh's Public Utility system*, while increasing supply capacity, could fall short of needs, especially during times of drought. Planning for the future, balancing growth with water limits and implementing stronger water conservation measures are critical. Future water supply should be paid for in a way that is fair to current taxpayers. Strong and cooperative leadership at the city and county levels is needed to keep our water flowing.
- PRESS RELEASE: Great Schools in Wake Coalition Responds to Reprimand of School Superintendent-
Contacts: Yevonne Brannon/Patty Williams
Tel: 919-244-6243/919-696-8059
Email: info@greatschoolsinwake.orgCLICK HERE to view as a PDFGREAT SCHOOLS IN WAKE COALITION RESPONDS TOREPRIMAND OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT - PRESS RELEASE: Great Schools In Wake Coalition To Host Education Forum- Contacts: Yevonne Brannon/Patty Williams
Tel: 919-244-6243/919-696-8059
Email: info@greatschoolsinwake.orgCLICK HERE to view PDF version - PRESS RELEASE: New Wake Schools Coalition Forms-
RALEIGH, NC-"Every Child, Our Child" summarizes the vision of the Great Schools In Wake Coalition, a growing coalition of Wake County parents, students, taxpayers and civic organizations, with a goal of strengthening education throughout Wake County. The coalition brings together a broad group of Wake residents who wish to advocate for all students in the public school system and educate parents, taxpayers, and residents about public school policy and initiatives.
"We believe that all children in Wake County, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, or residence, should receive the highest quality education possible," said Yevonne Brannon, chair of the Board of Directors of WakeUP Wake County...
- PRESS RELEASE Wake County School Board Ignores Compelling Facts...Squelches Public Dialog-
Click here to view pdf version
Contacts: Yevonne Brannon/Patty Williams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 919-244-6243/919-696-8059
Email: info@greatschoolsinwake.orgWAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IGNORES COMPELLING FACTS, SQUELCHES PUBLIC DIALOG
- Wake Board of Education Plans for 'House of Cards'-
Contacts: Yevonne Brannon/Patty Williams
Tel: 919-244-6243/919-696-8059
Email: info@greatschoolsinwake.org
- Charlotte Area Tops Nation In Growth Of Public Transit Use-
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Olaf Kinard (704) 336-0258 or Jean Leier (704) 432-0496
December 1, 2009Charlotte tops the nation in the growth of people using public transit between 2006 and 2008 increasing 47 percent based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, a monthly randomly-sampled survey of area residents, which included questions about commuting choices.
- WakeUP Wake County Applauds Governor Perdue for Signing Transit Bill into Law- For immediate release:
Contact: Karen Rindge, Executive Director, WakeUP Wake County, 828-3833, 637-4271 (M)
Date: August 27, 2009The Triangle is one major step closer to building a regional mass transit system. Today, WakeUP Wake County and other civic organizations applaud Governor Bev Perdue for signing HB 148, legislation that will allow plans to build a regional public transit system in the Triangle. Gov. Perdue signed the bill into law at a ceremony in the state capitol building at 8:30 am this morning. The new law authorizes referenda in Triangle counties to fund a transit system of expanded bus service and light rail through a half cent sales tax, and authorizes other funding measures for transit.
- WakeUP's Leader Receives Indy Citizen Award- WakeUP Wake County Chair, Karen Rindge, has been honored with the Independent Weekly's Citizen Award for 2008! Rindge is receiving the recognition for her efforts leading and building the WakeUP organization. The Indy notes WakeUP's key role in advocating for better schools and resources conservation in Wake County. Click here to read about Rindge and the Indy Citizen Award.
- WakeUP Wake County Applauds NC Senate for Advancing Mass Transit and Falls Lake Cleanup- For immediate release:
Contact: Karen Rindge, Executive Director, WakeUP WakeCounty, 828-3833, 637-4271 (C)
Date: August 6, 2009Triangle residents stand to gain from two significant actions by the N.C. Senate yesterday. Amidst the flurry of legislative activity yesterday, as the NC General Assembly prepares to wrap-up its 2009 session, the Senate passed HB 148, legislation that will allow plans to build a regional mass transit system in the Triangle. The bill, almost identical to one passed by the NC House of Representatives in April, authorizes referenda in Triangle counties to fund a transit system through a half cent sales tax, and authorizes other funding measures for transit. The Senate also approved environmental legislation (HB 1099) that included provisions to start the cleanup process for Falls Lake.
- PRESS RELEASE: WakeUP Applauds Action of Wake Commissioners and Urges Swift Action by the State to Clean Up Falls Lake-
For Immediate Release
Date: July 21, 2009
Contact: Karen Rindge, 828-3833, 637-4271 (C)WakeUP Wake County applauds Wake's Board of Commissioners for passing a resolution urging the clean up of Falls Lake. Yesterday, Wake Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution committing the county to protect Falls Lake and to adopt improved stormwater runoff measures by the currently proposed July, 2010 deadline (click here to read the resolution).
- Raleigh-Cary Area Ranks Top in US in Growth! WakeUP Calls for Transit-
WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY SAYS NEW GROWTH DATA SUPPORTS NEED FOR TRANSIT BILL
WakeUP Wake County, a citizens' nonprofit supporting good growth solutions in Wake County and the Triangle, is calling upon the North Carolina General Assembly to move quickly to approve legislation needed to support plans for regional transit. "According to census data released today, the Raleigh-Cary area is the fastest growing metro area in the nation. Yet we are one of the few urban areas without a real transit system," said Karen Rindge, WakeUP's executive director. "We need to act now on plans for transit, and passing HB 148 / SB 151 - the Congestion Relief transit legislation is absolutely necessary to help up get moving on a bus and rail mass transit system," Rindge commented.
"We are number one in growth, and if we don't plan for the doubling of population expected in the Triangle in the next 20 years, we will experience greatly increased traffic congestion, air pollution and sprawl," said Rindge.
- Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Awards Grant to WakeUP!- The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, based in Winston-Salem, recently announced it will award WakeUP a grant for $35,000 for our work in 2009. This is the first time the Z. Smith Reynolds has given a grant to WakeUP, and it is a fine honor. The foundation recognizes that growth is a serious issue for the entire state and sees WakeUP's efforts as timely and relevant to long-term quality of life.
- PRESS RELEASE: Citizen Group Opposes Senate Repeal of Local Option Land Transfer Tax-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2008
Contact:Karen Rindge, Chair, (919) 828-3833 – chair@wakeupwakecounty.com
Phil Poe, Treasurer, (919) 832-6777 – treasurer@wakeupwakecounty.com
(Raleigh) - “It is a sad day when elected officials act to remove citizens’ ability to vote on a referendum,” stateda Karen Rindge, chair of WakeUP Wake County, a group of citizens for managed growth and fair growth funding. On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate passed legislation repealing a local county option to raise a 0.4 percent land transfer tax by a vote of the people. The measure must pass the NC house in order to become law. We urge the NC House to leave this revenue-raising option in place.
