At their meeting on Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a process in which interested parties can apply to fill the vacant District 4 seat on the Board. This vacancy came from the sudden passing of Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III after serving on the Board since 2014. All interested applicants will…… read more »
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County Commissioners Approve Process For Filling Vacant Seat
Council Approves New Budget, New Sewer & Water Rates
The City of Goldsboro approves a new budget that includes water and sewer rate increases. Wednesday, the Goldsboro City Council narrowly approved the 2020-2021 Budget on a 4 – 3 vote. Council member Antonio Williams explained he would vote “no” because the plan includes no funds for a forensic audit. Council member Gene Aycock stated…… read more »
Wayne County Approves New Budget
On Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Ordinance. During the meeting, Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt noted it was no easy task putting together this year’s financial plan in the age of COVID-19. Honeycutt reminded there would be an expected drop in sales tax revenue this year.…… read more »
City Planning For 17.5% Water & Sewer Rate Increase
City of Goldsboro residents will see a water and sewer rate increase under the city’s proposed budget. However, the property tax rate will remain unchanged. Goldsboro Finance Director Catherine Gwynn went through the latest changes to the $63.5 million budget before the city council’s public hearing on Monday. At the behest of the Public Works…… read more »
Mayor: City Looking At Tight Budget Year
Protesters and a shaky budget situation greet Goldsboro as the city starts to reawaken from the coronavirus pandemic. During an interview with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3, Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen talked about the precarious financial situation for the city this year. He says the city is unsure how revenues will…… read more »
City To Continue Remote Board, Commission Meetings
City of Goldsboro boards and commissions will continue meeting remotely to limit the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, the Commission on Community Relations and Development, the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course Committee, Historic District Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee, Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Planning Commission and Goldsboro Tourism Council will meet remotely unless notice…… read more »
Board Dismisses Election Protest Against Foster
An election protest filed against a candidate for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners is dismissed. The election protest — filed by Linda Lamm Harper, Zachary Edward Lilly and Joy Brown — alleges District 3 Commissioner candidate Bevan Foster does not live at his registered District 3 address of 610 Deveraux Street in Goldsboro. Foster’s…… read more »
Council Continues Work On New City Budget
Goldsboro continues working on its new budget. At Tuesday’s city council work session, Goldsboro Finance Director Catherine Gwynn said there is no property tax increase included in the new budget. There is a proposed $1 increase in the recycling surcharge per month and a proposed 25% water and sewer rate increase. Council member Taj Polack wondered…… read more »
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day On Saturday
The Wayne County landfill will be accepting household hazardous waste on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 460 S Landfill Road in Dudley. This event is open every year to ensure proper disposal and recycling of materials that residents may have in their homes. This event is free to the…… read more »
Goldsboro Budgets Conservatively For Next Year
During a budget workshop this week, the Goldsboro City Council began reviewing the $64 million financial plan. City Manager Tim Salmon first presented his budget message to the council, and said the city is planning for zero growth at its current tax rates and a 25% increase in utility water and sewer rates to pay…… read more »
