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- Meck County Code Enforcement is now offering Electronic Plan Submittal & Electronic Plan Review. Watch the video - http://t.co/EP19d3Bz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2012 - 3:03 PM) - Whats next for the American Legion Memorial Stadium? Find out at the next public meeting on 2/16. Details - http://t.co/f93vjjq4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2012 - 1:34 PM) - Property owners who haven't paid their 2011 real/property tax bills will receive a notice this week. Pay these bills @ http://t.co/1qop1JcW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2012 - 9:45 AM) - There are many ways for you to connect with Mecklenburg County. Find out more - http://t.co/HjKfbCP6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2012 - 8:48 AM) - The deadline for the Do the Write Thing Essay Challenge is Feb. 6. Details at: http://t.co/i4uJEq09
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2012 - 1:33 PM) - Meck County DSS is now accepting applications for the remainder of Low Income Energy Assistance Program funds. More - http://t.co/fZNjnvtj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2012 - 11:46 AM) - If you're new to NC and still driving around with an out-of-state license plate, you may be breaking the law. More - http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2012 - 10:46 AM) - Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Services offers free composting classes beginning in February. Learn more. http://t.co/oguMgDVi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2012 - 9:46 AM) - The Community Service Grants info session starts @ 10 a.m. in room 267 of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Govt. Center. - http://t.co/PyzctC2t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2012 - 8:46 AM) - Community Service Grants info session is tomorrow (10am) at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center - http://t.co/PyzctC2t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2012 - 4:01 PM) - Anything that goes down a Charlotte-Mecklenburg storm drain goes to the nearest creek. It is never treated or cleaned. http://t.co/JUIsN902
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2012 - 1:45 PM) - The 2011 State of the County Health Report is now available - http://t.co/1fJX2kdu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2012 - 11:01 AM) - Property owners who haven't paid their 2011 real/property tax bills will receive a notice this week. Pay these bills @ http://t.co/1qop1JcW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2012 - 9:45 AM) - Park and Rec mentoring program to provide valuable work experience for local youth. Read more - http://t.co/f5k8tfFZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2012 - 8:37 AM) - Property owners who haven't paid their 2011 real/property tax bills will receive a notice this week. Pay these bills @ http://t.co/1qop1JcW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2012 - 1:00 PM) - Nonprofits can learn how the Request for Proposal process works for Community Service Grants on 2/1 (10 a.m.) @ CMGC. http://t.co/PyzctC2t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2012 - 10:31 AM) - January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. For more info & to set up a screening, contact the @meckhealth Dept - http://t.co/Vb2eoLMx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2012 - 9:01 AM) - Storm Water Services participates In fish tissue study on local lakes More - http://t.co/cRhWCCOd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2012 - 4:14 PM) - The 12th annual National Arts Program features art from city, county & library staff. Check out the video - http://t.co/SenKIi1i
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2012 - 2:39 PM) - The latest http://t.co/DzwmWVaw Board Bulletin is now available http://t.co/UrlI56Em
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2012 - 1:18 PM) - Should recycling be mandatory? What's the plan for the landfill? Public forum going on NOW through Jan. 28 http://t.co/O2gLG7C3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2012 - 11:50 AM) - Park and Rec's website has new info on the coyote population in Mecklenburg County. Visit http://t.co/6J5crycu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2012 - 11:02 AM) - A Sr. Facilities Manager position has been posted. To apply, visit http://t.co/bpfwvuXe. The closing date is Feb. 10, 2012.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2012 - 10:06 AM) - on Feb. 1, the Dept. of Social Services will start taking applications for the remainder of Low Income Energy Assistance Program funds.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2012 - 12:45 PM) - Mecklenburg County Government top news stories for jan. 26 - Feb. 8. - http://t.co/NiN9f64Z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2012 - 10:46 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Events and Public Meetings Calendar has been updated: http://t.co/Flyyhgwh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2012 - 9:20 AM) - January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. For more info and to set up a screening, contact @meckhealth. http://t.co/Vb2eoLMx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2012 - 8:41 AM) - Learn about Community Service Grants @ an info session on Feb. 1 (10a) at the Char-Meck Govt Center. Details - http://t.co/PyzctC2t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2012 - 3:16 PM) - MeckCARES is a system of care for families and community members in Mecklenburg County. Learn more - http://t.co/dMhP3VIM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2012 - 1:14 PM) - @CLTtwEats We have tweeted this before. This was just a reminder as services will be rolled out in early February.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2012 - 12:53 PM) - Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement rolls out new online services. http://t.co/edfYIRRe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2012 - 11:24 AM) - Should recycling be mandatory? Attend these public forums (starting tomorrow) and voice your opinion. - http://t.co/xMWizj7J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2012 - 8:25 AM) - @LattaPlantation's 4th Annual Fairy House Festival is set for Feb. 11. http://t.co/fZ9Oo0ZY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2012 - 3:35 PM) - Nonprofits can learn how the Request for Proposal process works for Community Service Grants on 2/1 (10 a.m.) @ CMGC. http://t.co/PyzctC2t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2012 - 2:04 PM) - The Meck County Register of Deeds Office has added new website features that improve user access to records. http://t.co/g6btjTeu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2012 - 12:14 PM) - There are many ways for you to connect with Mecklenburg County. Find out more - http://t.co/HjKfbCP6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2012 - 10:40 AM) - Need an easy way to find out who your County Commissioner is? How about the nearest library or park? Find it here. http://t.co/1PsPj3Ok
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2012 - 8:37 AM) - If youre new to NC and still driving around with an out-of-state license plate, you may be in violation of the law. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 23, 2012 - 2:14 PM) - Any time it rains, there is a potential for flooding. Learn more. http://t.co/ndSqfhQk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 23, 2012 - 11:21 AM) - Join one of Park and Rec's 8 fitness centers today and start your journey to a healthier, more fit you. http://t.co/jGdN1dmW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 23, 2012 - 10:24 AM) - Should recycling be mandatory? Attend these public forums and voice your opinion. - http://t.co/xMWizj7J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 23, 2012 - 8:38 AM) - Earn a Water Safety Instruction Certification from the Red Cross. Classes begin Jan 23 at Ray's Splash Planet. http://t.co/LIthx2l1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2012 - 4:15 PM) - Nonprofits can learn how the Request for Proposal process works for Community Service Grants on 2/1 (10 a.m.) @ CMGC. http://t.co/5eW6EIvJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2012 - 2:07 PM) - The Do the Write Thing Essay Challenge has officially kicked off in @CMS_Schools. Essays due Feb. 6. Learn more - http://t.co/i4uJEq09
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2012 - 12:59 PM) - Should recycling be mandatory? Attend these public forums and voice your opinion. - http://t.co/xMWizj7J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2012 - 10:27 AM) - @charlottencgov, @MeckCounty & Char Housing Authority announce available funding for Supportive Housing Developments. http://t.co/dXyVZBad
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2012 - 8:51 AM) - Earn a Water Safety Instruction Certification from the Red Cross. Classes begin Jan 23 at Ray's Splash Planet. http://t.co/LIthx2l1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2012 - 2:20 PM) - On Jan. 18, members of the media toured the venue for the DNC coming to Charlotte in the fall. Video - http://t.co/Thhem2ce
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2012 - 11:50 AM) - The Meck County Register of Deeds Office has added new website features that improve user access to records. http://t.co/Y0ChltiG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2012 - 11:07 AM) - The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners met on Jan. 18, 2012. Here is a summary of the meeting. - http://t.co/AaoFdkKl #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2012 - 10:13 AM) - The board has adopted revisions to the County pollution control ordinance. Watch the rest of the meeting http://t.co/cdzb3oDT #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2012 - 6:38 PM) - BOCC meeting starting. Watch it live at http://t.co/cdzb3oDT. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2012 - 6:04 PM) - @meckbocc agenda for the Jan 18 regular meeting. - http://t.co/1aLxwJtU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2012 - 4:30 PM) - Water service in the Revolution Park area will be temporarily interrupted (1/19) as the Char-Meck Utility Dept repairs water valves.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2012 - 1:33 PM) - Compete in Therapeutic Recs Amazing Race and help raise money for the TR summer camp scholarship fund. More - http://t.co/8V0CJPyv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2012 - 9:58 AM) - Meck County is a partner in the Do the Write Thing Essay Challenge which is currently underway in CMS middle schools. http://t.co/8edPg1le
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2012 - 9:21 AM) - Should recycling be mandatory? Attend these public forums and tell us what you think. More - http://t.co/2UUGtb6L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 17, 2012 - 12:56 PM) - Nonprofits can learn how the Request for Proposal process works for Community Service Grants on 2/1 (10 a.m.) @ CMGC. http://t.co/5eW6EIvJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 17, 2012 - 10:45 AM) - #meckbocc will meet Wednesday, Jan 18 at CMGC. Agenda - http://t.co/1aLxwJtU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 17, 2012 - 9:17 AM) - The 2nd annual MLK Service Forum begins at 10 a.m. at the Grady Cole Center. http://t.co/vjGUCAJi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 16, 2012 - 7:45 AM) - Park and Rec's Leisure & Learn program will hold a class 1/19 (8:30a - 2p) on taxes during retirement. More - http://t.co/nOzjN1k2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 15, 2012 - 8:30 AM) - Do you have what it takes to be Charlotte's next teen chef? Find out - http://t.co/EgBuolbJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2012 - 8:45 AM) - County closings for the MLK holiday - http://t.co/nyvZ67pC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2012 - 4:45 PM) - Park and Rec's Get Going Guide features great programs for the entire family throughout January. Check it out - http://t.co/rpGsV5yF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2012 - 1:33 PM) - The latest http://t.co/DzwmWVaw Board Bulletin is now available http://t.co/UrlI56Em
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2012 - 11:24 AM) - Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement rolls out new online services. Find out what they are - http://t.co/edfYIRRe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2012 - 10:56 AM) - A tissue box identified within the Bed Bath and Beyond retail stores contains a contaminated product. http://t.co/wsFAcbt1 @meckhealth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2012 - 8:38 AM) - Loose weight on your lunch break with the Eat Smart, Move More, Weight Less class. Begins 1/17. Register - http://t.co/FkJ5LYSU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2012 - 3:58 PM) - Ray's Splash Planet offers swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Learn more - http://t.co/Zc2SOHAl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2012 - 1:29 PM) - Just1Call provides info & assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities living in Meck County. More - http://t.co/KmniDhk5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2012 - 10:19 AM) - There are several events in Charlotte this weekend honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King jr. See the list - http://t.co/Ufk8DS2y
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2012 - 9:56 AM) - The @cmlibrary annual college preparatory program, Operation College Launch is underway. Details at - http://t.co/0Ijc6Har
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2012 - 8:37 AM) - Entries for the annual Do the Write Thing essay contest are due Feb. 6. Details - http://t.co/i4uJEq09
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2012 - 3:49 PM) - Beginning Jan. 12, Charlotte-Mecklenburg will celebrate the life and work of MLK Jr. with a weekend of events. http://t.co/Ufk8DS2y
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2012 - 2:45 PM) - Mecklenburg County announces closings for the MLK holiday (Jan.16). http://t.co/nyvZ67pC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2012 - 11:20 AM) - Downpours expected this afternoon. Anywhere it rains, it can flood. If the street is flooded, turn around, dont drown. #cltflood
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2012 - 8:52 AM) - Board of County Commissioners hold public policy meeting at 3:00. Will talk about the Red Line. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2012 - 2:42 PM) - The 2012 Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension Plant Sale is now underway. Orders will be accepted through Feb. 24. http://t.co/tfCE0EgO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2012 - 1:07 PM) - If you are new to NC, make sure you trade in that out-of-state license plate -http://bit.ly/nurScc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2012 - 10:27 AM) - @meckbocc Budget/Public Policy Workshop (3 p.m.) at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Meeting agenda - http://t.co/ukqc8bXW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2012 - 8:36 AM) - Panthers Tailgate Recycling Partners collected more than 31 tons of recyclable material during the 2011 season. http://t.co/UOvrMvaE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 09, 2012 - 4:30 PM) - The deadline to apply for a Low Income Energy Assistance grant is 1/31. Fill out an application at either DSS office. http://t.co/5TRBogL8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 09, 2012 - 3:02 PM) - Earn a Water Safety Instruction Certification through the American Red Cross. Classes will be @ Ray's Splash Planet. http://t.co/LIthx2l1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 09, 2012 - 1:10 PM) - Should recycling be mandatory? Attend these public forums and tell us what you think. More - http://t.co/2UUGtb6L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 09, 2012 - 9:46 AM) - The Health Dept. will bring the "Pizza Garden" program to CMS to teach kids about gardening & nutrition. More - http://t.co/vASzUKsC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 09, 2012 - 8:32 AM) - Check out the January Park and Rec E-Newsletter - http://t.co/yAQXaOm0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 08, 2012 - 10:03 AM) - Registration for the MLK Hoops and Hope service project ends Jan 9. Read more http://t.co/psCI0faZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2012 - 8:26 AM) - The most popular spot on the County web site is the Sheriff's Office Inmate Lookup. http://t.co/PMw9Hbwq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 2:51 PM) - So you missed paying your property tax bill yesterday and now you have to pay interest charges. Tips for paying http://t.co/ovC38390
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 1:51 PM) - Kids are back in school and the flu bugs are lovin' it. http://t.co/poJRNj0B #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 11:51 AM) - Have you heard the radio spots encouraging newcomers to get a NC plate? It's the law. True story. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL #getyourtag
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 10:51 AM) - Can you believe temps in the 60s this weekend. It almost makes you want to get outdoors and enjoy it. Love Park and Rec http://t.co/rpGsV5yF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 9:51 AM) - The Health Department handles compaints about bed bugs at local hotels. http://t.co/TrqJSHyC #bedbugs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 8:51 AM) - You have until January 31 to apply for a Low Income Energy Assistance Grant. http://t.co/5TRBogL8 #energyassistance
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2012 - 7:51 AM) - Today is the final day to pay your property tax bill without interest charges. http://t.co/cXt5SEXk #taxbill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2012 - 2:31 PM) - Wondering if the restaurant you plan on eating at later has a high sanitation grade? @meckhealth has those records - http://t.co/fMv8lqle
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2012 - 10:31 AM) - @cmlibrary catalog software upgrade means limited services Jan. 16 and 17. Find out more - http://t.co/huMyhWvi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2012 - 9:31 AM) - Today is the final day to pay your property tax bill with interest charges. http://t.co/cXt5SEXk #taxbill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2012 - 8:54 AM) - The 2012 Cooperative Extension plant sale is now underway. Order now at http://t.co/QHIvdOH0. Plants available for pickup in early March.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2012 - 8:31 AM) - Property taxes are due today. Pay them here - http://t.co/sONW5Vcw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2012 - 8:06 AM) - The Mecklenburg Transportation System provides a variety of transportation services to Meck County residents. More - http://t.co/yzbtZ9jT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2012 - 3:26 PM) - Need an easy way to find out who your County Commissioner is? How about the nearest library or park? Find it here - http://t.co/1PsPj3Ok
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2012 - 1:29 PM) - Earn a Water Safety Instruction Certification through @RedCross. Classes @ Ray's Splash Planet, Jan. 23 - Feb. 29 http://t.co/XdcaAzHw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2012 - 11:00 AM) - Mecklenburg County Govt. has an open position as a Senior IT Programer/Analyst. Apply by Jan 17 at - http://t.co/2ZRZGGv6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2012 - 9:35 AM) - Now is a good time to add lime to your lawn so that the soil pH is ready for spring. http://t.co/bz5Tjy9t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2012 - 1:22 PM) - If your New Year's resolution is to get in shape, than start 2012 by joining a Park and Rec fitness center - http://t.co/jGdN1dmW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2012 - 11:42 AM) - There are plenty of ways you can connect with Mecklenburg County. You can sit on an advisory board, volunteer & more - http://t.co/HjKfbCP6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2012 - 10:23 AM) - Meck County residents are reminded that property taxes must be paid on or before Jan. 5 to avoid interest charges. http://t.co/dJJyaZoU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2012 - 8:25 AM) - Start the year off with a "bang" by making waste reduction your number one New Year's resolution. http://t.co/B93H9Cjq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 01, 2012 - 9:01 AM) - Mecklenburg County government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 for the New Year's holiday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 30, 2011 - 5:01 PM) - Start 2012 by joining a Park and Rec fitness center. http://t.co/jGdN1dmW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 30, 2011 - 1:19 PM) - Mecklenburg County Government top stories of 2011. http://t.co/X9HCw95z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 30, 2011 - 8:43 AM) - @AdamButlerTV He is still there
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2011 - 12:50 PM) - @mike_motivator Please contact Naomi Drenan Rec Center - 704-432-5231
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2011 - 12:23 PM) - @AdamButlerTV The Women's Commission is actually led by Marie White.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2011 - 12:12 PM) - Domestic Violence Advocacy Council will march in uptown (12:15p) to spread awareness about domestic violence in CLT. http://t.co/JakJW1s6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2011 - 9:25 AM) - The Domestic Violence Advocacy Council will march Thurs (12/29) in uptown Charlotte in response to a recent DV homicide http://t.co/JakJW1s6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2011 - 3:46 PM) - Park and Rec invites students (ages 9-11) to celebrate the legacy of MLK Jr with a day of service and hoops. More - http://t.co/X0VdpZMV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2011 - 12:32 PM) - Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling will begin collecting Christmas trees on Jan 2. Learn more - http://t.co/ULwguQGz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2011 - 11:01 AM) - During the holidays many folks experience stress & anxiety. Area Mental Health has info that might help. http://t.co/RvBtfsuQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2011 - 9:47 AM) - Mecklenburg Co Health Dept offers tips that will help you and your family have a fun and healthy holiday season - http://t.co/gizCA3dG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 24, 2011 - 8:35 AM) - County Announces Closings for Christmas and New Year's Holidays - http://t.co/6Gh0UXCE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2011 - 3:31 PM) - Learn how you can reduce holiday waste - http://t.co/B93H9Cjq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2011 - 1:01 PM) - Park and Rec offers a lot of great activities this holiday season - http://t.co/N2UvFMpE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2011 - 11:31 AM) - Mecklenburg County residents are reminded that property tax are due by 1/5/12 to avoid interest charges. More - http://t.co/dJJyaZoU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2011 - 8:27 AM) - Become a Swim Instructor for Mecklenburg County Park and Rec. Classes begin Jan 23 @ Ray's Splash Planet. More info - http://t.co/h0lJWvIm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2011 - 3:34 PM) - Connect with Mecklenburg and let your voice be heard. Learn how you can get connected http://t.co/HjKfbCP6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2011 - 10:01 AM) - If you are new to NC and still driving around with an out of state license, you may be breaking the law. Learn more http://t.co/ga81nuf1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2011 - 9:23 AM) - Here are some tips that will help you stay healthy this winter - http://t.co/4gkJ3Ktp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2011 - 3:31 PM) - Park and Rec offers plenty of great holiday activities. Check them out here - http://t.co/N2UvFMpE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2011 - 2:01 PM) - This is the season of giving. Why not give back by using less? Remember to recycle this holiday season. http://t.co/B93H9Cjq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2011 - 1:01 PM) - Mecklenburg County DSS can help with energy bills through its Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Learn more - http://t.co/JATho9La
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - Starting in Jan 2012, businesses in Meck County will be able to file their annual property tax listings online. More - http://t.co/gCxpygQ2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Here is the commission capsule from last night's @meckbocc meeting http://t.co/Z32zCVGx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2011 - 9:58 AM) - The Board has approved the concept of a new funding system for fire protection in unincorporated Meck Co #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 8:22 PM) - How to fund fire protective services in unincorporated Meck Co now being discussed. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 7:51 PM) - The Board has approved the grant to help pay for the relocation of the Chiquita HQ to Charlotte. http://t.co/hzoqkuvA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 7:45 PM) - The Board now discussing grants for Chiquita to relocate HQ here. Watch discussion live at http://t.co/cdzb3oDT #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 7:15 PM) - The Board recognized Commissioner James' 15 years of service on the Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 7:00 PM) - BOCC now hearing a report from Library CEO Vick Phillips about the Main Library Committee among other things http://t.co/cdzb3oDT #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 6:41 PM) - Board being told that Mecklenburg County has been awarded the American Heart Association Fit Friendly Award. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 6:21 PM) - Board just Inducted Sister Mary Jerome Spradley into the Order of the Hornet in recognition of her service to Mecklenburg County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 6:16 PM) - BOCC meeting streaming live right now at http://t.co/cdzb3oDT. Full agenda at http://t.co/hzoqkuvA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 6:15 PM) - Traveling and staying in a hotel over the holidays. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite. http://t.co/TrqJSHyC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 1:50 PM) - BOCC gets an update on key initiatives of the CM Library tonight including work of the Main Library Committee. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 11:50 AM) - Another rabid coyote yesterday. Folks at retirement home on Shamrock Drive alerted by Health Department. http://t.co/BEAYA0gK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 10:50 AM) - BOCC discusses grants for Chiquita tonight. Chiquita moving HQ to Charlotte. http://t.co/EtXvnPxM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 9:51 AM) - For your planning purposes, County Offices will be closed Dec 26 & 27 and Jan 2. http://t.co/6Gh0UXCE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 8:50 AM) - Commission Chairman Cogdell tonight asks full Board to authorize investigation of his relationship with CW Williams. http://t.co/5rgZlqpB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2011 - 7:50 AM) - Holidays are hard on a lot of people. Know someone with the holiday blues? Give them this link http://t.co/RvBtfsuQ #holidayblues
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 3:56 PM) - Property Tax bills are due. Interest get tacked on starting in January. http://t.co/ovC38390. #taxbill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 2:56 PM) - A coyote found near the Aldersgate Retirement Community on Shamrock Rd. is diagnosed with rabies. http://t.co/BEAYA0gK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 2:13 PM) - Flu Shot. Flu Shot. Flu Shot. Flu Shot. Flu Shot. Flu Shot. Flu Shot. Sorry, don't mean to nag. http://t.co/poJRNj0B #flushot
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 1:56 PM) - Kids already bored with vacation? Got a fix for that. http://t.co/rpGsV5yF #parkandrec
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 12:56 PM) - Over-indulge over the holidays. New Year's resolution to lose weight and exercise. Do you see a pattern here? http://t.co/gizCA3dG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 11:56 AM) - 600 new and classic Disney eBooks now available for download from the CM Library. http://t.co/SuiiUaDW #thatshuge
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 10:56 AM) - Here's the schedule of County Office closings for the holidays http://t.co/6Gh0UXCE #meckcounty
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 9:56 AM) - Amazing recycling milestone in Mecklenburg County. http://t.co/8bkN2mzf #wipeoutwaste
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 8:56 AM) - Last BOCC meeting of the year Tuesday night. Chiquita grant on the agenda. http://t.co/hzoqkuvA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 19, 2011 - 7:56 AM) - Arbor Glen Rec Ctr offers lunch & afternoon activities for teens Dec 20-22 (12p-2p). Morel Park and Rec holiday events http://t.co/XVq0okDa
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 17, 2011 - 1:18 PM) - Meck Co has an open IT Division Director position. To apply for the job, visit http://t.co/2ZRZGGv6. The job closes 12/30.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2011 - 3:16 PM) - Kids at home for two weeks could get old if you don't let them burn off some of their energy. Love, Park and Rec. http://t.co/rpGsV5yF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2011 - 2:16 PM) - Don't try something silly to heat your home. Unvented kerosene heaters and chargoal grills create Carbon Monoxide http://t.co/ZzFEGroN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2011 - 12:16 PM) - Applications are still being taken for Low Income Energy Assistance grants. http://t.co/5TRBogL8 #energyassistance
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2011 - 10:16 AM) - Still time to do the online speaker sign-up thing for the Tuesday BOCC meeting. http://t.co/qMMojBKS #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2011 - 8:15 AM) - Ray's Splash Planet invites the public to Swim with Santa today (5:30 - 7p) Admission is $10. http://t.co/X8FCjSZQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - Want to stay on top health news and get alerts from the Health Department? Got you covered http://t.co/ifAQGyVQ #health
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2011 - 2:30 PM) - The flu is the last thing you need over the holidays. Have you considered a flu shot? http://t.co/poJRNj0B #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2011 - 12:30 PM) - To-Do list for all you newcomers to Charlotte - get your NC license plate before the end of the year. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - You're going to have lots of chances to play over the next three weeks. Let Park and Rec help plan your adventure. http://t.co/rpGsV5yF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2011 - 7:30 AM) - Milestone. Nov. 22 more trash was recycled than was thrown in the landfill. First time ever. Nice job. #wipeoutwaste
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2011 - 7:23 AM) - Want to see how the Charlotte Checkers celebrate recycling during the game? http://t.co/IKQFAKhw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - Holiday Blues are real to many people. Area Mental Health may be able to help.. http://t.co/RvBtfsuQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2011 - 7:40 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Events and Public Meetings Calendar has been updated: http://t.co/Flyyhgwh http://t.co/AYlAxNfN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 13, 2011 - 10:14 AM) - Did you miss that interesting December 6 meeting of the BOCC? Not a problem http://t.co/HLXnfvrF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 4:40 PM) - Like fun apps loaded with information? Geoportal from Mecklenburg County will give you hours of fun http://t.co/1PsPj3Ok
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 3:40 PM) - Unique gift idea - dedicate a tree or bench at a local park. http://t.co/TPm50EJa
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 2:40 PM) - If you get a ring for Christmas, think about St. Mary's Chapel for the ceremony http://t.co/T6wCd3Mj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 1:40 PM) - Ugh. Don't you wish you would have checked the rating for that restaurant before you went? http://t.co/3ILtelif
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 12:40 PM) - Got friends coming in for the holidays? Email them the link to the Get Going Guide and let them pick a gift. http://t.co/rpGsV5yF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - Don't forget to apply for Low Income Energy Assistance at either DSS Office. http://t.co/5TRBogL8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - It's been a long time in the making but we will finish up the Little Sugar Creek Greenway restoration uptown this week http://t.co/KoLgQlU2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 9:40 AM) - Moody's has removed the nagative rating from the County's credit rating. It is returned to stable. http://t.co/yIZc69JZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 8:40 AM) - Main Library Committee meets at noon to continue talks about best use of uptown faciluty and property http://t.co/ECfgLZF7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 12, 2011 - 7:40 AM) - If you are tailgating at the Panthers game today, remember to recycle. Keep Mecklenburg beautiful http://t.co/UOvrMvaE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 11, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - Did you know that a membership to Rays Splash Planet also includes access to the Aquatic Center and Marion Diehl Pool? http://t.co/X8FCjSZQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 10, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Events and Public Meetings Calendar has been updated: http://t.co/Flyyhgwh http://t.co/LbQBgdaJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Events and Public Meetings Calendar has been updated: http://t.co/Flyyhgwh http://t.co/h42J5NuD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2011 - 2:40 PM) - There will not be a BOCC Budget/Public Policy meeting on Tuesday, December 13. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2011 - 11:34 AM) - We'll finish up the Little Sugar Creek restoration project between 7th and Morehead next week. #lookinggood
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2011 - 8:48 AM) - The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry. But the Health Department suggests keeping it sensible. http://t.co/gizCA3dG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2011 - 1:50 PM) - @NatalieNews Always nice to have someone with your numbers retweet one of ours. BTW you are becoming a better anchor every day. >rk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2011 - 12:59 PM) - You can let the kids be couch potatoes on their school break or you can treat the holiday as an adventure. Love #parkandrec
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - The County has begun the process of transferring services from Carolinas Healthcare System to the Health Department http://t.co/lygvrC4g
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2011 - 9:50 AM) - The Library is now using County Security and it's paid off in fewer security incidents http://t.co/fb145xrs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2011 - 7:50 AM) - Nice now but cold weather is coming and that increases the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning http://t.co/ZzFEGroN #CO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2011 - 11:58 AM) - Park and Rec can keep you busy all season long with Holiday Events coming out your ears. http://t.co/N2UvFMpE #parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2011 - 9:58 AM) - BOCC elects Harold Cogdell as 2012 Chairman of the Board. http://t.co/77ACuAy4 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2011 - 7:58 AM) - The meeting has ended. The next regular meeting is Dec. 20 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 8:26 PM) - Board reviews CMS Board of Education fy 12 budget http://t.co/RKEZZttN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 8:13 PM) - Board recognizes Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant http://t.co/aJRnNFlt #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:39 PM) - 2012 #meckbocc meeting schedule adopted http://t.co/FOJyt3kv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:36 PM) - Manager's Report - Board discusses Manager Jones 2012 work plan http://t.co/E5WqZ3Dy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:20 PM) - Pendergraph remains vice-chair #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:14 PM) - Vice-Chair nominations up next #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:08 PM) - Harold Cogdell is the new chairman of the #meckbocc http://t.co/0ld9Fcx0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:07 PM) - Cooksey in support of Cogdell #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 7:06 PM) - Clarke currently speaking: talks about Roberts leadership over the years #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - Dunlap says if Cogdell wins he will relinquish his position as chair of the efficient and effective govt committee #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:45 PM) - Dunlap expresses support for Robberts #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:39 PM) - Cogdell speaks about moving forward as he accepts nomination #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:31 PM) - Roberts expresses gratitude for being able to serve as #meckbocc chair
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:23 PM) - Commissioners have nominated Roberts and Cogdell for #meckbocc chair
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:15 PM) - The meeting has started http://t.co/wKLwxRsA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 6:01 PM) - Agenda has been corrected. The election of the chair and vice-chair will occur directly after the invocation. http://t.co/h3oa8kj2 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 3:17 PM) - BOCC considers Manager Harry Jones' 2012 work plan tonight http://t.co/E5WqZ3Dy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 2:16 PM) - We can help you reduce your Holiday Wasteline http://t.co/wALxND7l #wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 1:16 PM) - Did you see the update on revaluation appeals? http://t.co/YZov0QbR #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 10:16 AM) - BOCC meets tonight. Board votes for Chairman and Vice-Chair. http://t.co/wKLwxRsA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 9:16 AM) - The Domestic Violence Christmas Tree was lit last night. You can view it at CMPD HQ until the end of the year. #dv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2011 - 8:16 AM) - Have you heard of TravMECK? Helps you plan your out-of-country travel for free. http://t.co/XxBvmHa0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 3:24 PM) - The County Health Department has a ton of videos to give your information about just about any public health issue http://t.co/CIwzDFsy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 2:24 PM) - The Charlotte Checkers are helping the recycling effort at all their games http://t.co/IKQFAKhw. #checkersrecycle
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 1:24 PM) - 7th annual tree light ceremony to honor victims of domestic violence tonight at 5:30 CMPD HQ http://t.co/iJUDMwlM. #DV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 11:25 AM) - The latest http://t.co/DzwmWVaw Board Bulletin is now available http://t.co/UrlI56Em
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 10:39 AM) - You have until January 31 to apply for low income energy assistance http://t.co/5TRBogL8. #energy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - County working on the transition away from CHS for Health Department Services. http://t.co/lygvrC4g. #countyhealth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Tax Assessor has an update on the reval appeal process. http://t.co/YZov0QbR. Tax bills are due now.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 8:24 AM) - Last minute issue keeping you from Jury Duty? We've got an app for that http://t.co/zPRwgs5J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 7:47 AM) - BOCC meets tomorrow night. Will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2012 and look at Manager's 2012 work plan. Agenda http://t.co/wKLwxRsA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 05, 2011 - 7:24 AM) - Our County coyotes could get a little more desperate for food in the winter. Keep you and your pets safe http://t.co/SRKEJAtJ. #coyotes
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 3:51 PM) - John Locke Foundation gives Mecklenburg County an "A" for openness. Open Mecklenburg link http://t.co/ML2nSgv8. #readallaboutus
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 2:51 PM) - Do your County business in line or online. http://t.co/b4PTbaQZ. It's up to you. #eGov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 1:51 PM) - The Health Department has notice resdidents living along Uppergate Ln. in Charlotte about a raccoon diagnosed as rabid. http://t.co/BEAYA0gK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 1:24 PM) - Trying to find out if uncle Leo got arrested last night? We've got a mobile app for that http://t.co/ncOtJ9aZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 12:51 PM) - You're going to wait just a little too long aren't you? http://t.co/poJRNj0B #flushot
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 11:51 AM) - Having a Kindle doesn't mean throwing away your library card. Books on Kindle now available. Love, #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 10:51 AM) - State law requires you to get a NC plate for your car once you establish residence. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL. True story.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 9:51 AM) - DSS is taking applications for low income energy assistance. http://t.co/5TRBogL8. Apply at either DSS Office.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 8:51 AM) - To do Saturday. Your dog might enjoy a romp with furry friends at one of the County dog parks. #http://www.parkandrec.org. Dogs are people too.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2011 - 7:51 AM) - Meck Co Domestic Violence Advocacy Council will hold the annual DV Memorial Tree ceremony 12/5 @ 5:30pm in uptown. http://t.co/PxQOjUWQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 01, 2011 - 4:30 PM) - Today is World AIDS Day and there are several events being held locally including a rally @ Marshall Park noon - 1p http://t.co/LDzy1ha0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 01, 2011 - 9:14 AM) - Our series of budget videos catching attention of budget managers around the country. Check them out http://t.co/jN5dPIr9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2011 - 3:03 PM) - It's a waste to put your leaves in bags at the curb. Check the Wipe out Waste Guidebook for tips http://t.co/jfm0hyLC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2011 - 1:03 PM) - GIS Day November 16. We'll be streaming the opening ceremony live http://t.co/i65qN39F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2011 - 11:03 AM) - Tomorrow is the last day for early voting. http://t.co/PImCW4sX #earlyvoting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2011 - 10:03 AM) - Saturday will be a perfect fall day to walk a greenway. http://t.co/1iVtYWx3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2011 - 9:03 AM) - Veterans Parade starts at 11am tomorrow and runs along Tryon. http://t.co/uezZpta0 #veterans
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2011 - 8:03 AM) - Video of the day - IKEA donates furniture for kids at the Child Support Enforcement Office. http://t.co/e7Z6RTyW #thanksikea
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2011 - 1:31 PM) - Hope to see you Sunday at the dedication of the Abersham 242 acres. http://t.co/QrQe6ZZd #parkandrec
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2011 - 11:31 AM) - The LUESA North Office opening planned for today in Huntersville is now delayed until Monday #codeenforcement
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2011 - 10:31 AM) - The number of people in our County jails is soon expected to be at its lowest since 2003. http://t.co/ifw10gyP #jail
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2011 - 9:31 AM) - It would give our local veterans a real boost to see a good turn-out at the parade Saturday. http://t.co/uezZpta0 #veterans
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2011 - 8:31 AM) - County Manager Harry Jones got a salary increase from the Board of County Commissioners last night. http://t.co/sMqA2VKG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2011 - 10:05 AM) - Mecklenburg County Park and Rec was a finalist for a national Gold Medal Award but the gold went to Portland. #proudanyway
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2011 - 9:05 AM) - Veterans Day in Nov. 11 but the local parade is this Saturday starting at 11am Uptown Charlotte. http://t.co/BwKSGbQf #veterans
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - BOCC now hearing a performance report from the Child Support Enforcement Department. A County agency for one year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 7:17 PM) - BOCC just approved a base salary increase of 1.5% for the County Manager to $246,138. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 7:09 PM) - BOCC just adopted changes to the County's Community and Corporate scorecard. Find change here http://t.co/mrpjOwze #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 7:02 PM) - Board now recognizing the many volunteers who help with Storm Water Services programs and events. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 6:21 PM) - BOCC meeting beginning at the government center. Agenda http://t.co/mrpjOwze
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 6:17 PM) - Tonight the BOCC will recognize all the volunteers who staff Storm Water Services events. http://t.co/mrpjOwze #volunteers
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 4:35 PM) - Volunteer Panthers Tailgaters set a record last weekend for collecting recycables at the game. Go Team. http://t.co/nKtkPeg0 #recycle
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - You mean your neighbor has lived there for a year and still doesn't have a NC plate? That's just not right. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL #tagandtax
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 2:35 PM) - Too late to sign up online to speak at tonight's BOCC meeting. Guess you'll have to sign-up when you get here. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 1:35 PM) - Ehttp://www. What was that? Got a complaint about your restaurant? The Health Department wants to know http://t.co/oJyi2cEw #cleanitup
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 12:35 PM) - November is Adoption Awareness Month. See if adopting a child in the DSS system is right for you. http://t.co/NLNfl01k #adopt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 11:35 AM) - Complimentary Breakfast! If that doesn't get your attention nothing will. Free bkfst at GIS Day Nov 16. http://t.co/i65qN39F #GISday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 10:35 AM) - The Health Department has notified people along Rock Creek Drive in Charlotte about a rabid raccoon. http://t.co/BEAYA0gK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Looking forward to a great time in Davidson Nov. 6 as we mark the purchase of the Abersham 242 acres. http://t.co/QrQe6ZZd #parkandrec
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 9:35 AM) - Betty Rae Thomas is more than a rec center. Betty was a great supporter of Park and Rec. Sad to see her go. http://t.co/z5Yy4ANZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 8:35 AM) - Board of County Commissioners considers buying more homes in the Flood Mitigation Quick-buy program tonight. http://t.co/mrpjOwze #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2011 - 7:35 AM) - Cough or sneeze into your elbow or arm NOT your hands, and teach children to do the same. #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 3:05 PM) - Video of the Day - a look at the fall season at County parks. http://t.co/LtZ4lJm9 #perty
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 2:05 PM) - Two Park and Rec Halloween events tonight at recreation centers. http://t.co/n7xdWYzn #notscary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 1:05 PM) - This is the final week for early voting. Election Day is Nov. 8. http://t.co/PImCW4sX #meckboe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 12:05 PM) - Reminder LUESA North is closed. Reopens at new Huntersville location on Thursday. http://t.co/uGun1mpO #codeenforcement
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 11:05 AM) - Park and Rec seeks your input about the future of Memorial Stadium and Grady Cole Center. Meeting Nov. 17 http://t.co/JCE9ZvLC #MeckConnect
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 10:05 AM) - Tax Assessor's Office has finished 54% of the informal and formal reval appeals. Will finish in Spring. http://t.co/zlZZJqyo #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 9:05 AM) - Important decisions by BOCC regarding County vision for the community tomorrow night. http://t.co/mrpjOwze #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - Registration for Park and Rec's youth basketball has been extended one week. Sign up by Nov 4 to play this winter. http://t.co/fCDglPUP
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2011 - 8:31 AM) - @nicolepennell @mamasnark @briandfrancis try: http://t.co/F8wyXYwf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 5:53 PM) - Keep your fingers crossed. Park & Rec is one of four finalists for a national Gold Medal Award to be announced Nov. 1. http://t.co/RVMu7nVl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 1:51 PM) - Folks have been asking about the Veteran's Day Parade. It is Nov. 5 at 11am Uptown Charlotte. #veterans
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 11:51 AM) - First Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk at Myers Park HS track tomorrow. Register at 11am. #DV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 10:51 AM) - Ray's Haunted Tour at Ray's Splash Planet tonight 6:30p-9p. Fun event for the whole family. Costumes encouraged. http://t.co/n7xdWYzn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 9:51 AM) - Still time to sign-up to speak at Tuesday's BOCC meeting. http://t.co/qMMojBKS #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 8:51 AM) - What are you doing with the kids today? There's time for a greenway bike ride before the rain starts. http://t.co/qUXs7iq5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 8:16 AM) - 12 new locations open up for early voting tomorrow 10a-1p. Check locations http://t.co/PImCW4sX #earlyvoting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2011 - 7:51 AM) - Ray's Splash Planet will close @ 3p tomorrow for the annual Ray's Haunted Tour & Halloween Carnival Event. http://t.co/oE9mUwAT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 2:31 PM) - Looking for a job? You're in luck. Mecklenburg County is hiring for a wide variety of positions http://t.co/gTFqjod7. #hiring
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 12:56 PM) - Some people refuse to eat in a restaurant with a rating lower than 90. Know the number at your eatery before you go http://t.co/3ILtelif
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 11:56 AM) - We're running a 30 second PSA for recycling at Charlotte Checkers games. Check it out http://t.co/IKQFAKhw #wipeoutwaste
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 10:56 AM) - If you're into offering healthy Halloween treats, the Health Department has some tips http://t.co/DBuj7TLE #meckhealth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 9:56 AM) - LUESA North Office in Cornelius officially closed. Opens in new Huntersville location Nov. 3. #codeenforcement
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 8:56 AM) - Cool weekend. Have you had your gas furnace and water heater checked for deadly exhaust leaks? http://t.co/ZzFEGroN #carbonmonoxide
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2011 - 7:56 AM) - Did the kids tell you Friday is a Teacher Workday? They deserve a fun day out with RAY. Love, http://t.co/qUXs7iq5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2011 - 12:01 PM) - Governor's Women's Conference next Wednesday at Charlotte Convention Center "Power Up, Power On." http://t.co/UWYhvKVk #powerup
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2011 - 11:01 AM) - Video of the day - results of the County's Community Survey - Public Awareness Index. You say we're doing OK. http://t.co/aggHdQx2 #survey
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2011 - 10:01 AM) - Sure you can wait until January to pay your property tax bill, but then you get hit with interest too. http://t.co/ovC38390 #tax
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2011 - 9:01 AM) - Tip of the day - Get a flu shot before the flu gets you! http://t.co/hK3bqznP #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - Did you know you can get auto notifications from the Health Department in a format you select? True story http://t.co/ifAQGyVQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 2:26 PM) - November is National Adoption Month. Find out if you have a parent's heart. http://t.co/lQ37hruw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 1:26 PM) - If you like the daily mug shots on local news websites, you'll love the Sheriff's new Arrest Warrant moble app http://t.co/ncOtJ9aZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 12:26 PM) - Park and Rec has fun and safe Halloween events all over the County http://t.co/n7xdWYzn. #notsoscary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - Friday is the deadline to order berry plants and fig trees from Cooperative Extension. http://t.co/qiNQUkm2 #sweet
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 10:26 AM) - LUESA North relocating to Huntersville. Same great services - more convenient for customers. http://t.co/uGun1mpO #meckcounty
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 9:26 AM) - We collected more than 3-1/2 tons of recyclable stuff at the Panthers/Redskins game. Yeah Team. http://t.co/8xTTSnWz #tailgatetons
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 25, 2011 - 8:25 AM) - Tuckaseegee Recreation Center will hold a senior adult info session on Medicare/Medicaid tomorrow from 10:30a - 2p. Lunch included.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 2:16 PM) - Video of the day - The Aquatic Center's 20th anniversary celebration http://t.co/aL3v0WQz. #aquatic
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 1:53 PM) - November 16 (1914) the Federal Reserve was founded. November 16 (2011) is GIS Day. http://t.co/i65qN39F. Get it?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 12:53 PM) - Got a youngster involved in contact sports? Then you should know about MRSA http://t.co/DzY6bpVF #mrsa
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 11:53 AM) - What does the future of the Main Library look like? There's a committee studying that. http://t.co/EhmM6Vvj #library
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 10:46 AM) - @meckcounty has 3,500 followers but MecklenburgCounty on Facebook only has 1,500 fans. You could be missing something http://t.co/uakR3b2K
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 10:02 AM) - There's a full schedule of Halloween events for all ages this week. http://t.co/n7xdWYzn Thanks Park and Rec. #scary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 9:46 AM) - If you just moved to NC you need to get a NC plate for your car. Otherwise it messes with our feng shui. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 8:46 AM) - Expanded hours for early voting at the Hal Marshall Annex this week 8a-7p. http://t.co/PImCW4sX #earlyvoting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 24, 2011 - 7:53 AM) - Park and Rec hosts the 1st annual MeckTeens Health Explosion for youth ages 11-17, 10/22, 11 a.m - 2 p.m. @ West Charlotte Rec Ctr.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 22, 2011 - 7:31 AM) - Cooperative Extension hosts the 1st annual National Food Day Celebration 10/22 9a - 3 p. @ Bette Rae Thomas Rec Ctr.http://bit.ly/nP5hSh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 4:41 PM) - Been Waiting for a Shred-It event. Tomorrow 9a-1p J. M. Robinson Middle School parking lot. Thanks Shred-it and BBB 704-927-8611
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 3:46 PM) - Kindle Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Card lawn chair sunshine = A great weekend. http://t.co/SGKQnt7F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 2:46 PM) - A committee has been named to study the future of the Main Library uptown. http://t.co/EhmM6Vvj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 1:46 PM) - Video of the Day - Your Park and Rec. Created this for the National Gold Medal Award compettion. http://t.co/RVMu7nVl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 12:46 PM) - Sure you can put your leaves in bags at the curb. Or you can put them out back and make a compost pile for next spring. http://t.co/cfAARGgz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 11:46 AM) - Every Friday the County Manager sends the hottest news to commissioners in the Board Bulletin. Want a peek? http://t.co/fqNkDP3z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 10:46 AM) - Operation Medicine Drop tomorrow 10a-2p Northcross Shopping Center Harris Teeter 9759 Sam Furr Rd. Huntersville http://t.co/aTOHtQMY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 9:46 AM) - Early Voting today 8a-5p at Hal Marshall Annex. http://t.co/LyLAiv7j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 8:46 AM) - What if this is our last nice weekend. Will you spend it indoors or with us? Love http://t.co/qUXs7iq5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2011 - 7:46 AM) - Don't forget to take a camera when you go walking in a park or along a greenway. Colors are starting to pop. #parkandrec
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 3:46 PM) - Video of the Day: 30th anniversary reunion of the Carolina Lightnin' at Memorial Stadium. http://t.co/7dP5x6q5 #soccerchamps
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 2:46 PM) - Note to self: Put GIS Day November 16 on my calendar. Second note to self: Go to GIS Day November 16. #GISDay
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 1:46 PM) - Two events Saturday - part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month http://t.co/HfbQDTgY #DV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 11:46 AM) - The law says you have to get a NC license plate 30 days after you establish residence here. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL #fellowtaxpayers
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 10:46 AM) - Park and Rec has tons of opportunities for your kids to enjoy a safe Halloween http://t.co/n7xdWYzn #allaboutthecandy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 9:46 AM) - County Cooperative Extension now taking orders for berry plants and fig trees. http://t.co/qiNQUkm2 #thattimeoftheyear
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 8:46 AM) - If you're going to vote in the 11/8 election, you may as well do it early. http://t.co/LyLAiv7j. #earlyvoting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2011 - 7:46 AM) - Mecklenburg Co. Cooperative Extension is taking orders for berry plants and fig trees. The deadline to order is 10/28. http://t.co/nDPbSl62
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2011 - 4:16 PM) - BOCC approves the resolution to ask State DOT to designate section of I-85 as Jeff Gordon expressway. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 7:49 PM) - #meckbocc now hearing report on Flood Mitigation Quick-Buy program http://t.co/kT55kkql
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 6:38 PM) - Audrey Terry is the 2011 Mecklenburg County Employee of the Year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 6:22 PM) - BOCC meeting starting. Watch it on GovTV -TWC channel 16. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 6:09 PM) - @Color4Charlotte Good Point. That would solve the problem. I think the link I put in the original tweet covers that. #rabidornot
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 4:35 PM) - We appreciate the good scores you gave us on our Community Survey. A fews areas need improvement http://t.co/eUxc9bVJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 3:02 PM) - Panthers vs. Redskins on the field. Game outside the stadium - collect recyclables. Looking for volunteers http://t.co/nKtkPeg0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 2:02 PM) - The Health Department has alerted people living along Kuck Rd in the Matthews area about a raccoon diagnosed as rabid. http://t.co/BEAYA0gK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 1:55 PM) - In a violent relationship? This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are people who can help. http://t.co/HfbQDTgY #DV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 1:02 PM) - Oct 5 was Walk to School Day. http://t.co/i21bFLBU. Why not make it a habit? #walktoschool
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 12:02 PM) - New to North Carolina? Go to mountains for the leaves - Check. Fight about BBQ - Check. Get your NC license plate - Uh. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 11:02 AM) - Protect your family and pets from rabid animals. Health Department has some tips. http://t.co/Miy77KJX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 10:02 AM) - Magic time Friday & Saturday as the Carolina Lightnin' reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their championship http://t.co/7dP5x6q5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 9:02 AM) - Jeff Gordon Expressway? BOCC considers that and more when they meeting tonight at 6pm. http://t.co/eZ44lJN4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2011 - 8:02 AM) - This might be the first week you'll need heat in your house. Be careful. Carbon Monoxide can kill you. http://t.co/s7MYtnPS #CO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 17, 2011 - 12:41 PM) - Having trouble making it to your assignd Jury Duty? We have an app for that. http://t.co/zPRwgs5J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 17, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - This is Teen Read Week and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages students to read more http://t.co/fl2j6bZn #teenread
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 17, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - 'Tis the season. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of tissues in a no-touch container. #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 17, 2011 - 9:40 AM) - Got a quick, easy way for you to get County news delivered to your email box. Notify Me http://t.co/fBOCU6kz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 17, 2011 - 8:40 AM) - Early voting starts this week for the November 8 General Election. Get location and times http://t.co/PImCW4sX #earlyvoting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 17, 2011 - 7:40 AM) - What a great day to take your dog to one of Park and Rec's outstanding dog parks - http://t.co/8fns3zIA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 16, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - Register now for Park and Rec's youth basketball leagues - http://t.co/TIJU5UI3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 15, 2011 - 1:01 PM) - The latest http://t.co/DzwmWVaw Board Bulletin is now available http://t.co/UrlI56Em
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2011 - 4:02 PM) - If today is Friday that means tomorrow is http://t.co/qUXs7iq5 day. #havefun
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2011 - 1:31 PM) - Have you thought about honoring a loved-one by dedicating a tree or park bench in their name? http://t.co/TPm50EJa #parkandrec
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2011 - 11:31 AM) - Thanks to the 400 people who showed up for Big Sweep. They picked up 5 tons of stuff from our local waterways. http://t.co/Mk3I7rL7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2011 - 9:31 AM) - If you have a Vitamin D difficiency don't blame us. Love...http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2011 - 8:32 AM) - Need to change the date for your jury duty? We've got an app for that http://t.co/zPRwgs5J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 3:40 PM) - McDowell Nature Preserve was made for beautiful fall weekends like the one coming up. Staycation http://t.co/mnIaoNde
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 2:40 PM) - OK. So you've been blessed at home and at work. Could be time to give back to the community. http://t.co/9EDJZwGY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 1:40 PM) - Friends in from out of town. Restaurant Time. Don't send them home sick. Check the restaurant sanitation rating http://t.co/3ILtelif
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - The best thing we can do is make County services available online. Check that one off our list http://t.co/b4PTbaQZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - Child abuse or neglect is wrong. Even worse if you don't report it. http://t.co/EewQDnql
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 9:40 AM) - Paying your tax bill may not be your favorite thing to do but at least we make it convenient http://t.co/ovC38390
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 8:40 AM) - The Mecklenburg County story comes to life through the videos we produce http://t.co/OxmolHfR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2011 - 7:40 AM) - Can you believe the Aquatic Center is entering it's third decade as THE place to swim in Charlotte? http://t.co/aL3v0WQz #aquatic
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - Take a sec right now to go to your calendar, new meeting, Nov. 16, GIS Day, save. http://t.co/i65qN39F #GISday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 2:35 PM) - If you don't care about yourself, at least get your kids a flu shot. http://t.co/hK3bqznP #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 1:35 PM) - So you've moved to North Carolina. Glad to have you. Did you get your NC license plate yet? It's the law. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 11:35 AM) - Teen Read Week next week. The Library has details http://t.co/fl2j6bZn #teenread
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 10:35 AM) - 30th Anniversary celebration of the Carolina Lightnin' Championship victory on Saturday. Reminisce with us http://t.co/3rggB4Nd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 9:35 AM) - Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Another case in point in today's Observer http://t.co/VZQgGAMo. #DVawareness
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 8:35 AM) - Reedy Creek Nature Center has a new phone number - 704-432-6459.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 7:50 AM) - Great turn-out and a great time at Grady Cole yesterday for the Homeless Veteran Stand Down. Just watch http://t.co/eqalwpzs #vets
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2011 - 7:35 AM) - Today's BOCC Budget/Public Policy Meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 12:34 PM) - @Jennaontheair Thanks for the reply. I just wasn't sure of which tweet you were responding to. Topeka is just plain wrong.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 12:11 PM) - BOCC today considers changes to the County's Balanced Scorecard - part of Managing for Results. http://t.co/EzBf4ulb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 11:30 AM) - @Jennaontheair Did we say something WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, WRONG WRONG???
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 10:37 AM) - 30 years ago Charlotte pro soccer team Carolina Lightnin' won the National Championship at Memorial Stadium. Re-live it http://t.co/3rggB4Nd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Topeka may stop prosecuting DV cases http://t.co/HMnBz5Xf. Right or Wrong?. It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. http://t.co/HfbQDTgY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - You might start seeing and hearing our PSAs on TV and radio about getting your NC license plate in a timely manner. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - Outreach to homeless veterans from 8-3 today at Grady Cole. Thanks Mecklenburg County Veterans Services and sponsors http://t.co/AMyO9bTL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2011 - 7:30 AM) - Take four minutes of your life to watch this video about the 30th anniversary of the Miracle at Memorial. http://t.co/3rggB4Nd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 3:20 PM) - Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read the latest DV Fatality Review Report. http://t.co/ZcMkvJRc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - Several cases of rabid wild animals recently. Getting your pet vaccinated is the best way to keep them safe if exposed. http://t.co/Miy77KJX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 1:45 PM) - Short video to show the local "Walk to School" effort http://t.co/i21bFLBU #walktoschool
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 12:46 PM) - If you get sick with flu, stay home from work. Signed - your co-workers. #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 11:45 AM) - New to NC? Welcome. Friendly reminder - you need to get a NC plate for your car/trailer. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL. #getyourtag
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 10:45 AM) - Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues. Two great opportunities Saturday. http://t.co/HfbQDTgY. #dv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 9:45 AM) - BOCC Meeting Tuesday. Talking about revisions to the County's Community & Corporate Scorecard based on your input. http://t.co/EzBf4ulb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 8:45 AM) - 2011 Mecklenburg County Veterans Stand Down from 8a to 3p Tuesday at Grady Cole. A chance to help homeless veterans. http://t.co/SdP2sazY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 10, 2011 - 7:45 AM) - Its a great day to get out and enjoy nature. Visit one of Park and Rec's nature preserves or nature centers. http://t.co/Tsum5nk1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 09, 2011 - 12:58 PM) - If you are tailgating at the Panthers game today, please remember to recycle http://t.co/UOvrMvaE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 09, 2011 - 11:50 AM) - Eat at Nothing but Noodles (in Elizabeth) today and help homeless veterans
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2011 - 2:18 PM) - The 2011 Homeless Vets Stand Down is this Tues. Oct. 11 at the Grady Cole Center - http://t.co/A6ONaVlY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2011 - 5:07 PM) - The latest MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Board Bulletin is now available http://t.co/UrlI56Em
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2011 - 3:08 PM) - Vaccinating pets against rabies is an important step to keep them safe. Learn more - http://t.co/Y8xdqgep
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2011 - 2:51 PM) - Park and Rec's 1st annual Seniorfest starts at 10am @ Arbor Glen. Come and enjoy music, dancing, prizes & more. http://t.co/eMqGWIuL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2011 - 8:16 AM) - Local teen Will Scott started a coat drive for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down @ Charlotte Country Day School. Video http://t.co/qrOVVxJ2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2011 - 8:58 AM) - It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Candlelight vigil tomorrow 6:30pm Beatties Ford Regional Library. http://t.co/HfbQDTgY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - Mecklenburg County now trying to raise awareness regarding laws about getting your vehicle tag and paying your tax. http://t.co/hp5LTbaL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2011 - 9:40 AM) - County has lots of jobs available including a number of positions at the Library. http://t.co/gTFqjod7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2011 - 8:40 AM) - We've got 10 pre-written tweets about preventing the flu at http://t.co/hK3bqznP. Please share them with a friend. #flu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2011 - 7:40 AM) - Board approves new policy that covers covers claims of harassment by staff against a Board member. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 7:13 PM) - Board now discussing new policy for Board/Employee conflict or harassment http://t.co/HggTiN7v #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 6:59 PM) - Board approves $250,000 grant for ACC football championship game in Charlotte. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - Board has approved the Ballantyne reimbursement proposal. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 6:41 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones just announced that the rating services reaffirmed the County's Triple A bond rating. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 6:31 PM) - Board now recognizing IKEA for their grant that provided children furniture for Child Support Enforcement. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 6:10 PM) - Board of County Commissioners start their meeting in a few minutes. Watch it live at http://t.co/HLXnfvrF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 5:47 PM) - Last week's case of a rabid coyote is a reminder for everyone that we have an active population of coyotes in Meck Co. http://t.co/SRKEJAtJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 2:05 PM) - The Health Dept has notified residents along Lockley Drive in Charlotte that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 1:22 PM) - What are you doing November 16? http://t.co/i65qN39F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 1:05 PM) - Did you know the Library's eBook collection is now compatable with the Kindle? True story http://t.co/SGKQnt7F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 12:05 PM) - No, it's not too early to get a flu shot http://t.co/poJRNj0B
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 11:05 AM) - The best way to keep track of the important stuff coming out of Mecklenburg County Government is in the Board Bulletin http://t.co/fqNkDP3z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 10:05 AM) - Check the agenda for tonight's BOCC meeting http://t.co/wSczLZeV. Ballantyne project is interesting.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 9:05 AM) - Candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Thursday 6:30pm Beatties Ford Regional Library. http://t.co/HfbQDTgY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 04, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - The cool weather hasn't discouraged the mosquitoes and ticks. Protect yourself http://t.co/1R9oiaoB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 3:05 PM) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Two events are schedule for this week http://t.co/HfbQDTgY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 2:05 PM) - The annual County Community Survey results are in. Here's a short video about the Stakeholder Satisfaction index http://t.co/4YNspIol
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 1:05 PM) - If you see or suspect child abuse you are required by law to report it. http://t.co/EewQDnql
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 12:05 PM) - IKEA will be recognized by the BOCC tomorrow night for furnishing a kids area at Child Support Enforcement http://t.co/tKasFZyE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 11:05 AM) - Did you get your Property tax bill in the mail? This would be a good time to pay before interest kicks in http://t.co/ovC38390
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 10:05 AM) - BOCC meets Tuesday. Ballantyne development reimbursement agreement on the agenda http://t.co/wSczLZeV #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 9:05 AM) - Town Hall meeting about the Healthcare Act tonight at JCSU 5-8pm. http://t.co/KTlmhb6Z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 03, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - What a beautiful day it is! Why not spend it walkig or biking on one of Park and Rec's outstanding greenways http://t.co/j9AhQv1F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2011 - 11:36 AM) - Basketball season is quickly approaching! Register now through Oct 21 to play in Park and Rec's youth b-ball leagues. http://t.co/g2nMm3yQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2011 - 4:15 PM) - Be a part of something BIG! The Big Sweep starts at 9am! Find out how you can help. http://t.co/cgsXk5MT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2011 - 7:00 AM) - Park and Rec's 1st annual Seniorfest is Oct 7 @ Arbor Glen Outreach Ctr. Come and enjoy music, dancing, prizes & more. http://t.co/eMqGWIuL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 5:00 PM) - dboling03 odd. I get this when I follow your link Paper.li found no content for today's edition ... maybe tomorrow ?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 2:55 PM) - Health Department has identified a rabid feral cat captured on Moores Chapel Road. Residents have been told.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 2:51 PM) - Health Department identifies rabid coyote along Carmel Forest Drive in Charlotte. Has notified residents.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 2:50 PM) - Good Grief, that Get Going Guide is Great. Go Get http://t.co/pMRYgoBC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 2:46 PM) - Everything we do, we put right out there on our Open Mecklenburg page http://t.co/ML2nSgv8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 1:46 PM) - The latest MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Board Bulletin is now available http://t.co/UrlI56Em
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 1:23 PM) - Did you see something unhealthy at your restaurant today? Let us know about it http://t.co/oJyi2cEw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 12:46 PM) - With the change in weather, time to start thinking about protecting yourself from colds and flu. http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 11:46 AM) - Still time to sign up to speak at Tuesday's BOCC meeting. Online right here http://t.co/qMMojBKS
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 10:46 AM) - There's been some awful domestic violence cases lately. Are you in an abusive relationship? http://t.co/mNaL0U8M
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 9:46 AM) - Weather will be shall we say "refreshing" for the big sweep tomorrow.Thanks a ton for volunteering http://t.co/PtSo1W94
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - Cleaning the garage floated to the top of the honeydo list? We have recycling drop-off centers for some of that junk. http://t.co/u8ttl89j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2011 - 7:46 AM) - The smell of bacon and eggs over a fire on a cool morning after a night camping at McDowell Park. Oh ya, that's living. http://t.co/BqEzevBO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2011 - 12:18 PM) - Fall of the year at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. Nothing like it. http://t.co/9lMjo9CW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2011 - 11:18 AM) - Nothing But Noodles on Elizabeth is donating 25% of their proceeds on October 8 to homeless veterans. Bon Appetit.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2011 - 10:18 AM) - We've collected 12 tons of recyclable stuff on Panthers game days so far this season. You can help http://t.co/nKtkPeg0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2011 - 9:18 AM) - Supposed to be lovely cool weather Saturday. You won't even work up a sweat taking part in Big Sweep. http://t.co/cgsXk5MT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Early voting for the November 8 General Election starts October 20. http://t.co/PImCW4sX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 3:18 PM) - Kids playing contact sports this year. You should know the signs of MRSA. http://t.co/DzY6bpVF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 2:18 PM) - Have outdated prescription medicine? Bad thing to end up in the landfill. Operation Medicine Drop in October http://t.co/aTOHtQMY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 1:18 PM) - We should hear in a few weeks if Park and Rec wins a national Gold Medal Award. http://t.co/RVMu7nVl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 11:18 AM) - How many organizations publish a report card on their performance based on your comments? We do http://t.co/eUxc9bVJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 10:18 AM) - Had an environmental ahha moment lately? The Wipe out Waste Guidebook can chart your path. http://t.co/jfm0hyLC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 9:18 AM) - Big Big Shot Saturdays are over but Health Department is immunizing children today 3-6pm at 2845 Beatties Ford Road. http://t.co/YKBQxPp8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Register now - Oct. 21 for Park and Rec's Winter youth basketball leagues. Read more - http://t.co/g2nMm3yQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - Hump Day. Time to start planning the weekend. How about you and the family take part in Big Sweep http://t.co/cgsXk5MT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2011 - 7:28 AM) - Missed Big Shot Saturdays? Free Health Department immunization for children tomorrow 3-6pm at 2845 Beatties Ford Road. http://t.co/YKBQxPp8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 3:18 PM) - On Sat. Oct. 8 you can eat at Nothing But Noodles in Elizabeth and 25% of your ticket will be donated to the Homeless Veterans Stand Down.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 2:00 PM) - Looking forward to some nice cool days in the park? We can help you plan some fun trips. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 1:30 PM) - Thanks to our business partners for sprucing up the Grady Cole Center. It looks great http://t.co/e1Mo54g9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 11:30 AM) - Did you watch the video of the 9/11 service project here in Charlotte? Nice http://t.co/hvwZOyXR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Surprise the kids with a trip to the Family Fishing Derby at Reedy Creek Saturday 9 to noon. http://t.co/hsYftvZ5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - How did/will you celebrate your 60th birthday? Here's how our Park and Rec Director celebrated his http://t.co/5RjDo3Z7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 27, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - The Health Department has notified people living along Thorncliff Drive in Charlotte that a raccoon found there has been identified as rabid
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 2:30 PM) - Save the date Nov 16. GIS Day at Spirit Square. Free workshops and complimentary breakfast. http://t.co/i65qN39F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 1:33 PM) - If you don't get the weekly Board Bulletin, you're missing the inside stuff at Mecklenburg County http://t.co/fqNkDP3z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - Local flooding on everyone's mind this season. Check out info from Storm Water Services http://t.co/kQCH0t6E
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 10:33 AM) - Tax Collector Neal Dixon has a little video about paying your property tax bills that is worth watching. http://t.co/ovC38390
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 9:33 AM) - Grab your family and take part in America's biggest public clean-up - Big Sweep this Saturday http://t.co/cgsXk5MT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 8:33 AM) - No County Board meeting this week but you can sign up to speak at the October 4 meeting by going to http://t.co/qMMojBKS
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 26, 2011 - 7:33 AM) - K104.7 and Sprite are doing a live remote stream at Grady Cole Center Saturday night for Roller Derby.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 23, 2011 - 5:00 PM) - We've turned the 600 page County Budget Book and Excel spreadsheets into bite sized budget videos. http://bit.ly/aoDfMw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 2:35 PM) - Got some bulky or unusual items that need recycling but don't know where to take them? We've got an app for that http://bit.ly/p2xwck
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 2:35 PM) - See what the County is doing to reduce the number of child fatalities in Mecklenburg County http://bit.ly/roAlcG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 1:35 PM) - Check the great story at DavidsonNews.net about the County purchase of park land last night. http://bit.ly/ny2T2p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 1:15 PM) - Cooling station opens at 1:00 at the Hal Marshall Annex on North College.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 12:50 PM) - Domestic Violence march Thursday 12:15 at the Square in response to the murder of Ebony Taylor last week. http://t.co/gk94J1e
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 12:01 PM) - The County Health Department travMECK can answer your questions about overseas travel and provide shots the you'll need http://bit.ly/odtFDR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 10:35 AM) - Mecklenburg County has a fair number of jobs posted. Everything from Attorney to Admin http://bit.ly/qRHrCs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 9:35 AM) - BOCC has agreed to a contract amendment giving the Knights a little longer to build a minor league baseball stadium http://bit.ly/nscXpJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 8:35 AM) - codez l'orange again today, plus triple digit temps. If you have breathing issues, stay inside. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2011 - 7:35 AM) - Check the annual child fatality report being presented to BOCC http://t.co/qlRfBxP #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 02, 2011 - 7:29 PM) - BOCC meeting underway. Get the link for the live Internet stream at http://t.co/DeYml2o @meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 02, 2011 - 6:43 PM) - Code Orange Ozone Alert tomorrow http://bit.ly/lMmmZB. We could use a break.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 02, 2011 - 5:28 PM) - BOCC meeting starts at 6pm. Links to agenda and live stream at http://bit.ly/oGkDXH #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 02, 2011 - 5:21 PM) - Knight's stadium plan could get approval tonight at the BOCC meeting. http://t.co/8UEZylP. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 02, 2011 - 6:57 AM) - Code Orange tomorrow. Carpool if you can. Take the bus. Work from home. You know what to do. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 01, 2011 - 3:43 PM) - It's not too soon to make plans to attend the Hummingbird Festival. Great learning op for the family. August 27 http://bit.ly/lmLhw4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 01, 2011 - 2:40 PM) - The Board of Equalization and Review begins hearing formal appeals tomorrow. 20 people are scheduled to have appeals heard. #meckreval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 01, 2011 - 12:01 PM) - You may not need the County government every day but when you do, Connect with us here http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 01, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - Slapped a mosquito on the way to the car this morning. The rain has caused a mosquito baby boom. Prevention tips at http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 01, 2011 - 9:40 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm. Knight's Stadium agreement on the agenda http://bit.ly/oefv7S
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 01, 2011 - 7:40 AM) - County Manager's "Board Bulletin" http://tinyurl.com/4yq4j5a
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 29, 2011 - 1:02 PM) - You got the word that today is a Code Orange Ozone Action Day right? http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 29, 2011 - 7:15 AM) - Pack up the family and spend a weekend with us at McDowell Nature Preserve. Special programs every weekend. http://bit.ly/mNU9uE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 7:30 PM) - Free admission to the Levine Museum of the New South Sundays 12-5. Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers now on display.http://bit.ly/11ZaNa
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 3:45 PM) - Code Orange again tomorrow. It would be a good day to car pool or work from home.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 3:34 PM) - Park and Rec and Hands On Charlotte need help to build a park in Lincoln Heights in the week leading up to Sep 11. http://bit.ly/pcpeYt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 1:45 PM) - We have a series of videos that tell the FY12 County budget story. Here's the overview http://bit.ly/pORilB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 11:45 AM) - New to town or changed address recently. Gotta change your voter registration. http://bit.ly/pxO1ji
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 10:45 AM) - Four weeks from the start of school. Are your children up-to-date on their immunizations? It's the law. http://bit.ly/ck6xwL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 8:45 AM) - Code Orange Ozone Action Day again today. Consider yourself warned. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2011 - 7:45 AM) - We're getting just enough rain to keep little pockets of standing water in your yard. Two words - baby mosquitoes http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 4:02 PM) - Love to have you following us on Twitter. You can also get County News directly in your email http://bit.ly/oDePvA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 2:02 PM) - @nicolepennell If you DM me your email I'll forward the response from the Tax Office
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 12:31 PM) - Goin' to the Chapel and we're gonna get ma-a-a-rried. Love that song. Rent St. Mary's Chapel for your wedding http://bit.ly/kDIkp7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 11:02 AM) - Responsible for making lunch reservations for your boss' important clients? We suggest you start here http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 10:02 AM) - Mecklenburg County eGovernment now offering an online app to search privilege licenses. http://bit.ly/pekCE4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 9:02 AM) - Code Orange Ozone Action Day today. If you're in one of the high risk categories, stay inside. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2011 - 8:02 AM) - Lousy air again tomorrow. Code Orange Forecast. Can you work from home?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2011 - 3:52 PM) - The Health Department is warning people along Ashworth Road in Charlotte that a captured raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2011 - 12:40 PM) - Friday is the deadline to get your 501(c)(3) hat in the ring for Mecklenburg County employee charitable giving http://bit.ly/obBIjQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2011 - 11:30 AM) - Have a little rain yesterday at your house? Find out exactly how much at FINS Live, a service of Mecklenburg County http://bit.ly/obBIjQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Mecklenburg County has jobs at all skill levels. Check out this week's positions http://bit.ly/qRHrCs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - Filing has opened for Charlotte Mayor and Council. Keep track of who is in the race at the Board of Elections website http://bit.ly/qvl17l
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2011 - 7:30 AM) - Great idea to clean out your garage. But remember, electronics don't go in the trash any more. http://bit.ly/lsS3sU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 23, 2011 - 10:21 AM) - County and Hands On Charlotte building a park on Sep 11. Talk it over. Could be a memorable family project for you. http://bit.ly/odh9w6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 23, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - Did you see the story this week about the family that drove over from Greenville to camp at McDowell Narture Center? http://bit.ly/pAJXNN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 23, 2011 - 8:21 AM) - Picture this. Drive your sweetie to the coffee shop, then to a local park to drink it all in. http://www.parkandrec.com. He'll love you for it.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 23, 2011 - 7:30 AM) - Yard work tomorrow. Remember to protect yourself from ticks and skeeters. http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 3:21 PM) - Called to jury duty next week? Got an app that can help you manage a request for a new date. http://bit.ly/iCfS41
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 2:21 PM) - The Health Department has alerted people living along Sedgefield Road in Charlotte that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 1:29 PM) - Been thinking about serving your community in some way? See how it worked out for one Charlotte man. http://bit.ly/iGNCvq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 1:21 PM) - It really helps everyone if you file a complaint about a dirty restaurant at our digitial health website http://bit.ly/naR9iJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 12:21 PM) - There's a few Mecklenburg County Government jobs that look pretty interesting. http://bit.ly/qRHrCs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 10:21 AM) - Sometimes it's best to get your County news from the ones who know it best. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 8:21 AM) - Another Code Orange Ozone Action Day today along with triple digit feel-like temps. Have you run through a sprinkler lately?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2011 - 7:21 AM) - Want to take a look at Freedom Park before it was Freedom Park? http://bit.ly/g27S0u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - You involved with a local HOA? You pick a topic, we provide a speaker. http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 2:01 PM) - Meck. Co. and Red Cross operating the Hal Marshall Annex cooling station until 1-7pm today and tomorrow
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 1:46 PM) - Don't let the kids have all the fun. Park and Rec has 5 Spraygrounds around the County. One could have your name on it. http://bit.ly/okRLkO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 1:01 PM) - Hummingbirds can't walk or hop, only scoot sideways on a perch. More amazing stuff at the Hummingbird Festival Aug 27. http://bit.ly/oDePvA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 11:15 AM) - We've got some great Park and Rec volunteer opportunties coming up. You'll feel good about yourself. http://bit.ly/pcpeYt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 10:15 AM) - I know it's fun checking our Tweets but you can also use Notify Me to have County news go directly to your email http://bit.ly/oDePvA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 9:15 AM) - Code orange, heat advisory, high humidity. Time for a trip to the veggie cooler at Costco. http://bit.ly/kj6nkr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2011 - 7:57 AM) - You have no idea how much it would mean to your elderly loved one to dedicate a bench or tree in their name http://bit.ly/bdJfuG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 3:15 PM) - Itching to tell your County Commissioners something. Online sign-up to speak at the August 2 meeting is here http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 2:15 PM) - Next Friday is the deadline to register your 501(c)(3) to be part of the County employee charitable giving program http://bit.ly/lJMIP4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 11:05 AM) - All those red welts on your legs are not attractive. Do something about the mosquitoes http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 10:05 AM) - Another Code Orange Ozone Action Day today http://bit.ly/lMmmZB. Got a breathing problem? Don't spent too much time outside today.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 9:05 AM) - Wednesday's are big jury pool days at the courthouse. We have an app for when you're summoned to jury duty http://bit.ly/iCfS41
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 8:15 AM) - Three fun Park and Rec videos posted on our home page today. Take a look http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - As soon as you get through your crazy summer schedule, could be time to think about serving your community. http://bit.ly/nzihyB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2011 - 2:25 PM) - Hummingbird Festival August 27 at Reedy Creek Creek. Not familiar with Reedy Creek? We've got a video for that http://bit.ly/nK2Nqr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2011 - 1:25 PM) - So you're eating and see something bad at your restaurant right. We've got an app for that http://bit.ly/naR9iJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2011 - 12:25 PM) - Board of Elections meets today and gets a new member. http://bit.ly/qvl17l
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - The ABC board carves out money from profits to support local orgs educate the public about drug and alcohol abuse. http://bit.ly/kusdQs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2011 - 9:25 AM) - Code Orange Ozone Action Day today. Air is unhealthy for people in certain health groups. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - Question about City/County services. Talk to a real person at 311 or 311 online http://bit.ly/ggiQrN if you don't.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 3:25 PM) - 40 million Americans are care-givers for a family member. Just1Call might be able to give you some help. http://bit.ly/pVytce
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 2:25 PM) - Might need this link this week. http://bit.ly/j3Fp0F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 1:25 PM) - Filing for School Board and Towns has closed. Filing for Charlotte City offices opens next Monday. http://bit.ly/qvl17l
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 11:25 AM) - Mecklenburg County and Charlotte Knights plan to amend their stadium agreement. View all documents at http://bit.ly/oz7Kfj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - Meck. Co. now hiring Sr. Programmer/Analyst, Healthcare Techs, Park Watch Coordinator and more. http://bit.ly/qRHrCs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 9:25 AM) - Save the Date - Sep 11. Help Park and Rec and Hands on Charlotte build a new park in Lincoln Heights.http://bit.ly/odh9w6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 18, 2011 - 8:25 AM) - Mecklenburg County on Facebook. Like @MeckCounty on legal steroids. http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 14, 2011 - 3:48 PM) - Best kept secret - McDowell Nature Preserve. Camping, fishing, hiking, boating. Little drive down York Road. http://bit.ly/eee7cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 14, 2011 - 1:48 PM) - Looking for a subject expert to speak at your association or neighborhood group meeting. Connect with Mecklenburg http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 14, 2011 - 11:48 AM) - You heard it's against the law to dump electronics in your trash right? http://bit.ly/lsS3sU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 14, 2011 - 10:48 AM) - Summer reading, learning a language, help finding a job - all part of what's new at your library. http://bit.ly/ajaTdH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 14, 2011 - 9:48 AM) - Candidate filing closes at noon tomorrow for school board and town offices. http://bit.ly/qvl17l
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 14, 2011 - 7:48 AM) - County Manager has officially notified Hospital Authority that their agreement is terminated effective June30, 2013.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2011 - 3:59 PM) - Moved recently? Be sure to keep your voter registration current. http://bit.ly/pxO1ji
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2011 - 3:32 PM) - Have you checked the crime stats around your home lately? GeoPortal makes it easy. http://bit.ly/oQkcEt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2011 - 1:32 PM) - Life been pretty good for you? How about giving something back to the community. http://bit.ly/nzihyB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - Missed the BOCC meeting last night? Got you covered http://bit.ly/nb0QXW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2011 - 9:32 AM) - Triple-digit sizzler on the platter today with a side of unhealthy air. http://bit.ly/rpXIwn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2011 - 7:32 AM) - Board authorizes manager to terminate Authority agreement eff June 30, 2013. Must offer mediation and offer to pay half. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 9:20 PM) - Discussion by Board now centers on offering to take Hospital Authority to mediation over contract issues. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 9:09 PM) - Board discussing added item about Hospital Authority contract. Manager wants to terminate eff. June 30, 2013. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 8:35 PM) - All the capital project ordinances have been approved by the Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 8:34 PM) - Board listening to some speakers who want to fund a school not on the priority list. http://t.co/UatuJsf. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 7:38 PM) - Coming up at the BOCC meeting - Board authorizes funding for capital building projects. List at http://t.co/GDN0hc5. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 7:12 PM) - Domestic Violence Fatality Review recommends taking threats to women seriously and to reach out to victims. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 7:05 PM) - Here's the full agenda. What building will the County finance? It's coming up. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 6:27 PM) - BOCC meeting is being streamed live at http://t.co/UatuJsf # #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 6:24 PM) - Board will be asked to take action during business meeting starting at 6pm. Live stream will be http://t.co/UatuJsf. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 5:02 PM) - Jones - CHS has already proposed getting out of the County contract. Jones wants to speed up process. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:56 PM) - Jones - Mediation with CHS probably will not work. I would be back to you in two months reporting another breach. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:53 PM) - Jones - Feels suspicious (says he is hesitant to use that word) that there is data CHS doesn't want County to know. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:43 PM) - Jones - My opinion, County wasn't as insistent in the past seeking needed data from CHS. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:41 PM) - Comm. Pendergraph confused why CHS doesn't want to provide needed information. Says there must be a reason. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:38 PM) - Dr. Mabry - If County takes back operation of Health Department there will be costs to replace CHS equipment, personnel issues. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:27 PM) - Dr. Mabry - health department employees concerned that they will be perceived as not doing a good job. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:24 PM) - Dr. Mabry says service relationship with CHS has been very successful. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:21 PM) - Reminder - we are live from the government center. BOCC discussing agreement with Hospital Authority. http://t.co/nE8r6Og #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:18 PM) - Health Director Dr. Wynn Mabry now discussing CHS clinical services as Health Department. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:17 PM) - Jones - Don't know if County is paying for CHS mental health patients who don't live in Meck Co. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 4:04 PM) - County would manage Medicaid contract with State for mental health services in amount around $140M a year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:56 PM) - Get all the documents being discussed at the BOCC meeting at Open Mecklenburg website http://t.co/vJdugUW #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:40 PM) - Reminder we are streaming the BOCC meeting live at http://t.co/nE8r6Og #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - County would have to add 100 staff to handle mental health services after termination of CHS agreement. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:33 PM) - Jones - Cost of providing mental health services to CHS is two cents of the tax rate (81.66). #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:28 PM) - Deputy County Attorney Tyrone Wade now reporting on Hospital Authority's refuses to adhere to contract compliance issues. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:24 PM) - Jones - the County cannot allow CHS to ignore terms of agreement. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:22 PM) - Data reporting is State requirement not County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:18 PM) - Jones - County has stopped payments to CHS because of breach of contract. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:15 PM) - Jones - may seek termination sooner that end of current contract. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:14 PM) - Jones - repeated breach of contract by Hospital Authority. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:13 PM) - County may return to running Health Department on it's own or contract with other health providers. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:12 PM) - Harry Jones says he is seeking termination of contract with Hospital Authority #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - SRO room CH14 CMGC for the BOCC special meeting about the Hospital Authority. Live http://t.co/nE8r6Og #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 3:06 PM) - Out of town and can't watch the BOCC meeting on TV. Not a problem. Got it live on he Internet. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 2:46 PM) - BOCC holds 3pm meeting about its agreement with Hospital Authority. Live stream http://t.co/nE8r6Og #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 2:39 PM) - BOCC takes the next step to allow an extension for the Knights to build a stadium tonight. Read the details http://bit.ly/nxRXFM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 1:46 PM) - How did Mecklenburg County do with its legislative wishlist? Report tomnight at the BOCC meeting http://bit.ly/ndyrdW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 11:46 AM) - We are offering a live stream of the BOCC meeting about the agreement with the Hospital Authority http://bit.ly/q5lcHr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 10:50 AM) - You can sign up to speak at the BOCC meeting tonight by filling out one of the blue cards at the Clerk's place at the dais.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 10:46 AM) - "If you leave me I'll kill you" Title of Domestic Violence Report issued at BOCC meeting tonight. http://bit.ly/qez8ee
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 9:46 AM) - See the list of capital building projects the BOCC will vote on tonight at http://bit.ly/ruWEtb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 8:46 AM) - Could be tough working or playing outside today. Take some advice from the Health Department http://bit.ly/kj6nkr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2011 - 7:45 AM) - http://www.parkandrec.com has lots of indoor facilities to use during the hot streak we're having.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 2:21 PM) - Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meeting Tuesday 6p. Capital Projects and Knights baseball on the agenda http://bit.ly/ruWEtb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 1:21 PM) - Got a complaint about the restaurant where you're eating. Health Department wants to know http://bit.ly/naR9iJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 12:21 PM) - There's a recycling drop-off center near you. Easy App at http://bit.ly/p2xwck
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 11:21 AM) - You might want to sign up to get alerts about air quality. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 10:21 AM) - Unnaturally hot and humid this week. Health Department thinks you should read this http://bit.ly/kj6nkr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - BOCC meets Tuesday 3pm to discuss its agreement with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 8:21 AM) - County has a number of jobs available, IT Programmer, Park Watch Coordinator, Admin and more http://bit.ly/qRHrCs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 11, 2011 - 7:54 AM) - Skeeters love these short storms we've been having, lots more places to grow babies. Don't let them. http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2011 - 4:41 PM) - County Manager's "Board Bulletin" http://tinyurl.com/6dwpy8s
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2011 - 4:33 PM) - There's room for a couple more vendors at the Hummingbird Festival August 27. http://t.co/3FMEeBq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - Park and Rec has 33 miles of developed greenways and they're calling out to you. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2011 - 10:41 AM) - Did you hear about the flooding on Albemarle. FINS GIS is tracking the rain and water levels. http://bit.ly/obBIjQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2011 - 7:41 AM) - Do you know about the history of Freedom Park. Interesting stuff. Here's a video http://bit.ly/g27S0u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2011 - 2:17 PM) - Latest community survey says many of you don't know about McDowell Nature Preserve. You're missing a great get-away. http://bit.ly/mNU9uE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2011 - 1:17 PM) - County employees give to non-profits through payroll deduction. Want to be one of those charities? Here's details http://bit.ly/lJMIP4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2011 - 10:17 AM) - Great story about a Library service for toddlers in the morning Observer. http://bit.ly/qqdsN1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2011 - 9:17 AM) - Did you know we have rain/water level gauges all over the County that you can access. It's called FINS Live. http://bit.ly/obBIjQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2011 - 8:17 AM) - The Mecklenburg ABC Board has handed out half a million $ in education/service grants. http://bit.ly/kusdQs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 2:29 PM) - Kids bored with the slip-and-slide at home? How about a County Sprayground? http://bit.ly/j3Fp0F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 1:15 PM) - Hate flies in a restaurant? So do our sanitation inspectors. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 12:01 PM) - Mosquitos like you but you don't like them? http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 11:29 AM) - Don't forget - tomorrow is Senior Summer Camp at Davie Park. http://bit.ly/kdQiR8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 10:29 AM) - @rynrrck Understand the budget is much less than it used to be but the Library got more than they asked for in the FY12 budget.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 9:28 AM) - I would bookmark this. You never know when you might need some City/County information. http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 9:15 AM) - Got an urge to tell the Board of County Commissioners something? Sign up to speak at the July 12 meeting. http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2011 - 7:57 AM) - Mecklenburg County rescued the Drug Court From State chopping block. Listen to WFAE podcast about the court http://bit.ly/iPBROR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 05, 2011 - 2:29 PM) - Last Thursday's Veterans and Reservists Golf Tourney was a huge success. Think we're kidding - just watch http://bit.ly/lsqAL1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 05, 2011 - 1:30 PM) - Afternoon Storms. 80% of all flood deaths happen when people try driving through standing water. http://bit.ly/gSSzhp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 05, 2011 - 11:29 AM) - Did you renew your business license by July 1? Ouch. Now there's a penalty. http://bit.ly/lVUxEM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 05, 2011 - 10:29 AM) - Effective July 1 - You can't dump electronics in your trash can. http://bit.ly/lsS3sU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 05, 2011 - 8:29 AM) - One of those July 1 effective dates: New DSS hours - Mon-Thur 8a-6p, Fri 8a-5p.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 05, 2011 - 7:29 AM) - Are you up to date on all your City/County tax obligations? Today would be a good day to take care of it. http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - Save the date - August 27 - The Hummingbird Festival at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. http://bit.ly/lmLhw4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 1:45 PM) - Didn't see a sanitation rating before you were seated? Check http://bit.ly/94gDcs on your cell before you order your food.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 11:45 AM) - We sense a three day playcation would get your head right. http://www.parkandrec.com has the prescription.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 11:14 AM) - No more dumping your old TV's in your roll out trash bin. Read about new electronic recycling rules. http://bit.ly/lsS3sU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 10:14 AM) - Presbyterian Hospital July 4th Spectacular starts at 6pm Monday with family stuff at Memorial Stadium. http://bit.ly/k1Bagf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 8:14 AM) - You heard today is a Code Orange Ozone Action Day right? Unhealthy for people with breathing problems. http://bit.ly/lMmmZB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2011 - 7:14 AM) - Check your yard for any standing water, any little amount can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 6:24 PM) - Thinking about taking up camping? Ease into it with an over-nighter at McDowell Nature Preserve. http://bit.ly/mNU9uE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 2:24 PM) - What can MeckConnect do for you? Let us show you an example. http://bit.ly/iGNCvq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 1:24 PM) - @qcshar No, It's end of June. We've been pushing it all month.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 11:39 AM) - 501(c)(3)s that want to be part of Meck Co Employee charitible giving - apply at http://bit.ly/lJMIP4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 10:24 AM) - DSS cutting back on hours due to budget cuts. http://bit.ly/ksbUCs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 9:49 AM) - Please drink a Sprite and then drop the green can tab off at one of three spots to help us remodel Grady Cole. http://bit.ly/jXbOp5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 8:24 AM) - Southeast Campus of the County Health Department on Bilingsley Road back to normal after non-storm related power outage Tuesday afternoon.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2011 - 7:24 AM) - There's a power outage at the Southeast Health Department on Billingsley Road. May be 5pm before power is restored.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2011 - 3:21 PM) - The best family 4th of July will be at Memorial Stadium. http://bit.ly/k1Bagf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2011 - 2:52 PM) - Three days of holiday music and splash at the Whitewater Center July 2-4. http://www.usnwc.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2011 - 1:52 PM) - Big time at Renaissance Thursday - the Veterans and Reservists Golf Classic. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2011 - 12:52 PM) - @QC_Cosmopolite The only penalties in the State law relate to retailers who fail to establish a recycling plan. http://bit.ly/mctpP2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2011 - 11:32 AM) - New rules for dumping electronics in your trash starting July 1. Basically - don't. http://bit.ly/lsS3sU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 4:05 PM) - Going to be outside over the 4th? That's skeeter and tick territory. Health Department says http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 3:04 PM) - One last push this week to collect green Sprite can tabs to help remodel Grady Cole. Thanks K104.7 http://bit.ly/jXbOp5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 2:04 PM) - Every year a handful of people show up in the emergency room with picnic food poisoning. Here's tips to prevent it http://bit.ly/irUuBW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 1:04 PM) - WFAE Charlotte Talks about Drug Court, now funded by Mecklenburg County. Podcast http://bit.ly/iPBROR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 12:05 PM) - There's still time to sign up for the Senior Summer camp set for Thursday. http://bit.ly/kdQiR8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 11:50 AM) - The swimming advisory issued on June 23, 2011 for a cove on Lake Norman adjacent to Town Harbour Road in Cornelius has been lifted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 11:05 AM) - Your business license has to be renewed by Thursday to avoid paying a penalty. http://bit.ly/lVUxEM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 10:50 AM) - Still making 4th plans? Free Family fun at Memorial Stadium. http://bit.ly/k1Bagf. Or enjoy music & rapids w/fireworks @ http://www.usnwc.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 27, 2011 - 9:03 AM) - Don't forget to renew your business license before July 1 to avoid a penalty. http://bit.ly/lVUxEM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2011 - 2:48 PM) - The ultimate 4th of July family party at Memorial Stadium thanks to Presbyterian Hospital and other partners. http://bit.ly/k1Bagf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2011 - 10:48 AM) - No Swim Advisory for part of Lake Norman in Cornelius. We'll let you know when it's safe to go back in the water.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2011 - 8:48 AM) - So you're between paychecks but need a dose of a wilderness. Try McDowell Nature Center just down the road. http://bit.ly/mNU9uE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 7:30 PM) - Got a free family fun 4th for you at Memorial Stadium. Come at 6pm for activities and 9:30 for the fireworks. http://bit.ly/k1Bagf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 6:30 PM) - K104.7 helping us collect green Sprite can tabs to help remodel Grady Cole. Thanks to Kids Emporium too http://bit.ly/j1Z6fX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 3:30 PM) - Great Gift Idea for a loved one - dedicate a park bench in their name. http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 1:30 PM) - You know that cute little chapel on 3rd street - St. Mary's - You can rent it for your wedding. http://bit.ly/kDIkp7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 11:30 AM) - Little cooler today. Too cool to go to the Sprayground? Yep, too cool man. http://bit.ly/j3Fp0F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Leisure and Learn opp for those 55 at Davie Park 9a-2p today. http://bit.ly/kdQiR8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2011 - 7:30 AM) - If you missed last night's Board of County Commissioners meeting, get the rundown here. http://t.co/Y6gXmqf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2011 - 2:31 PM) - Lengthy discussion about contract issues with Carolinas Healthcare System. Live at t.co/hsfTMdy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 8:10 PM) - Manager Jones requests special meeting July 12 to review options regarding contract with Caro Healthcare. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 7:42 PM) - Staff will come back to BOCC in August or September to get bond sale approval for this capital list. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - Staff recommends repealing authorization for new jail due to declining number of inmates. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 6:58 PM) - Board hearing report on Capital projects. Staff recommends ranked list valued at $156.4m. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 6:56 PM) - Mallard Creek and Newell fire departments being recognized for their service. They close up shop June 30. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 6:18 PM) - BOCC meeting starting. Comm Cooksey out tonight. Agenda and live stream http://t.co/hsfTMdy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 6:03 PM) - We're collecting green Sprite can tabs to raise money to remodel the Grady Cole Center. Thanks Dogtopia for partnering http://bit.ly/juoJ2A
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 2:14 PM) - BOCC will hear a recommendation tonight about extending the Knight's agreement to build a baseball stadium. Docs at http://bit.ly/iJm01r
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 1:14 PM) - BOCC will finalize authorization to hire 13 staffers for the Drug Court at its meeting tonight. http://bit.ly/kJNaB5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 12:14 PM) - Hope to see you at Olympic Day at Double Oaks Pool at noon to see Gold Medalist Cullen Jones. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 11:14 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. It will be streamed live at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3. Agenda http://bit.ly/iJm01r
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 8:14 AM) - Code Orange Ozone Day today. Do what you can to limit the amount of pollutants you produce. http://bit.ly/kqmxjN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2011 - 7:14 AM) - Code Orange Ozone Action Day tomorrow. Take precautions with your health as necessary. If you can car pool or use mass transit, please do.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 3:53 PM) - Mosquitos love it when you leave containers in your yard and it rains. They make mosquito babies in the standing water. http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 2:00 PM) - Great time was had by all at the Grand Re-Opening of the Beatties Ford Regional Library. Just watch http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 1:00 PM) - Here's an example of how MeckConnect can help you get involved in your community. http://bit.ly/iGNCvq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 11:00 AM) - Deadline for renewing your business license in Mecklenburg County in July 1. http://bit.ly/lVUxEM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 10:01 AM) - BOCC meets Tuesday. Will talk about capital building projects including repeal of funding for a jail addition. Agenda http://bit.ly/iJm01r
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 9:00 AM) - Olympic Day at Double Oaks Pool tomorrow. Gold Medalist Cullen Jones is featured. http://bit.ly/iwREhI noon-2pm.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 8:00 AM) - Weather is going to be brutal this week. Working outside? Here's some tips from your Health Department. http://bit.ly/kj6nkr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 20, 2011 - 7:28 AM) - Get the kids off the computer and onto a trail at a nature preserve or greenway near you. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 29, 2011 - 1:41 PM) - How about a round of golf this weekend at a County-owned course. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 29, 2011 - 10:35 AM) - Got a little family thing going on Monday? How about a friendly little disc golf tournament at a park near you. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 28, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - The Outdoor pools and spraygrounds are open this weekend. www/parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 28, 2011 - 10:35 AM) - Be a skeeter defeater! Empty and remove containers that hold water, leaving no place for mosquitoes to breed. http://bit.ly/kNx9KD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2011 - 2:18 PM) - Save the date - June 1 at 5pm. BOCC starts strawman voting on Manager's Recommended Budget. http://bit.ly/jDeD9P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2011 - 2:16 PM) - County Offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday with some exceptions. http://bit.ly/iGJKS1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2011 - 11:14 AM) - Memorial Day Ceremony 11am Monday at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2011 - 8:12 AM) - Thinking about a Memorial Weekend picnic and need a shelter. Call 311 to reserve one.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2011 - 5:31 PM) - As we get into a rainy pattern in June, don't get caught driving through standing water. http://bit.ly/gSSzhp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2011 - 2:38 PM) - Three-day weekend Great American Clean-up = a better looking community. http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2011 - 1:39 PM) - Did you see the one with the sunglasses? http://bit.ly/iis4Xh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2011 - 11:37 AM) - I hope you're not thinking about your three-day weekend on company time. Love...Ray. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2011 - 10:31 AM) - County budget discussion warming up. June 1 first meeting for BOCC to react the Manager's budget. http://bit.ly/lti39n
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2011 - 8:34 AM) - Why spoil your picnic fun with spoiled food. Keep your food safe when outdoors. http://bit.ly/irUuBW tips from the Health Department.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 7:16 PM) - New to town and want to be part of shaping the community. MeckConnect is for you. http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 1:27 PM) - Health department is warning people along Charing Place in Charlotte that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 1:09 PM) - Have you noticed all the bikers on the road lately. Saves money on gas, but there are some safety issues to consider. http://bit.ly/jWra7I
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 12:23 PM) - How can you say enough about the Meck Co. Park and Rec department. Gold Metal finalist two years in a row. http://bit.ly/lkQkwP
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 11:21 AM) - Outdoor pools, Ray's Splash Planet, the Aquatic Center and the parks will all be open on Memorial Day. http://bit.ly/iGJKS1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 10:17 AM) - County Offices will be closed in observance of the May 30 Memorial Day Holiday. http://bit.ly/iGJKS1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 9:16 AM) - The BOCC starts going through the recommended budget line-by-line starting June 1. You can do it too http://bit.ly/lti39n
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 8:12 AM) - Big jury pool day at the Courthouse. Did you know there's a new juror app that will make your life easier? http://bit.ly/iCfS41
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2011 - 7:21 AM) - Surprise the kids with a weekend camping trip at McDowell Nature Preserve http://bit.ly/eee7cg. It's the great urban get-away.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 7:42 PM) - Reminder BOCC starts fine-tooth-comb work on the recommended budget on June 1. Documents at http://t.co/Gw4WGYb. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 5:50 PM) - @budgetbadger: @MeckCounty it's actually 3.9 million more. Stands corrected. Total request $29.3 million #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 5:35 PM) - CPCC also asking for three-year funding of $46.8 million for capital projects to increase space for students. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 5:31 PM) - CPCC expects $6 million less from the State this year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 5:28 PM) - Additional County dollars would fund market rate adjustment and merit raises, insurance costs, maint, security and more. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 5:15 PM) - CPCC talking about it's performance. Will be asking for $2.6 million more than Manager Jones recommended. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 5:07 PM) - CMS presentation done. CPCC is next. Live at http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 4:59 PM) - Dunlap-what happens if County gives full request and State gives more that expected. A. CMS keeps County $ to restore more cuts. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 4:53 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap says some school board members feel the CMS budget is bloated. Davis-teachers who were terminated are real, so is budget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 4:33 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap - Any revenue projections for sale of closed schools. Not yet. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 4:25 PM) - Commissioner Bentley asking if there is evidence to show link between funding and achievement. #meckbocc Gorman says staff will explore.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 4:11 PM) - Commissioner Cooksey asking about CMS privatization task force. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 4:00 PM) - Eric Davis - every additional dollar CMS gets from the county will be spent on restoring teacher positions. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:58 PM) - Commissioner Pendergraph asking about outsourcing at CMS. He asked for thorough study of CMS outsourcing at last meeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:41 PM) - Commissioners will have a chance to ask questions in a minute. Watch at http://t.co/U88a7of. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:32 PM) - BOCC begins strawman voting on recommended budget June 1. All budget docs including strawman excel sheet at http://t.co/Gw4WGYb #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:29 PM) - Total CMC budget is $1.172 billion, 33% from the County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:24 PM) - Manager Jones recommends $26 million over last year. CMS wants additional $25 million to $352M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:19 PM) - Superintendent Gorman presentation about student achievement, closing negative gaps. Live stream http://t.co/U88a7of. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - CMS presentation first. School board chairman Eric Davis up first. Talking about return on County investment. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:09 PM) - Chairman Roberts has gaveled meeting to order. Here it is http://t.co/U88a7of. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:06 PM) - BOCC meeting, crowd gathering, live on TWC 16 and on the Internet at http://t.co/U88a7of #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:02 PM) - BOCC meeting starts in a few minutes. Hearing today from CMS and CPCC about their FY12 budget requests.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - County budget explainer at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/eBjKTn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 2:18 PM) - So much to say, so few characters. You could try us on Facebook http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY and get 421 quality characters.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 11:24 AM) - Park and Rec still registering for summer youth programs of all kinds. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 10:22 AM) - Great celebration all day at Covenant Presbyterian Church - Grandparents raising Grandchildren day. http://bit.ly/m1B5Im
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - CMS and CPCC budget requests presented to BOCC at 3pm today. Live stream at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3. That enough initials for u?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2011 - 8:16 AM) - Do something nice for your seasoned parents. Sign them up for a Senior Summer Camp. http://bit.ly/iZOryL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 3:48 PM) - Memorial Day weekend coming. Lots of outdoor activities. Keep your food safe. http://www.meckhealth,org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 2:57 PM) - BOCC starts strawman voting on budget June 1. Want to try to make the Manager's budget better? Try it http://bit.ly/dOUjwj Strawman Excel
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 1:50 PM) - Time is running short to sign up for the free Park and Rec Veterans and Reservists Golf Tournament. http://bit.ly/m8EObT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 12:47 PM) - How about a little look back at your trip to Bark in the Park? http://bit.ly/iis4Xh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 11:54 AM) - Park and Rec outdoor pools and spraygrounds open this week. http://bit.ly/j3Fp0F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 10:49 AM) - County is redrawing district lines. Do you care what district you are in? http://bit.ly/j5UiN9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 9:53 AM) - BOCC hears budget requests from CMS and CPCC tomorrow at 3pm. It will be live at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 8:43 AM) - Monday is a big jury pool day. New app to help you manage your jury summons. http://bit.ly/iCfS41
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 23, 2011 - 7:57 AM) - Park and Rec will have the outdoor pools and spraygrounds open for Memorial Day weekend. http://bit.ly/j3Fp0F
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 21, 2011 - 10:07 AM) - Park and Rec isn't getting much more in the new budget. Could use a few more volunteers. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 4:28 PM) - I've got to try that new restaurant everyone is talking about this weekend. Wonder what their sanitation rating is? http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 3:26 PM) - Should I disk golf, golf, fish, hike, swim, play ball, have a picnic, take a nap, ride a horse. So many choices, so... http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 2:21 PM) - Perfect weekend for a litle camping trip. Try McDowell Nature Preserve - the great urban get-away http://bit.ly/eee7cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 1:21 PM) - With all Park and Rec has to offer it can be confusing sometimes. NOT. http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 12:19 PM) - Celebration for Grandparents raising Grandchildren on May 24. http://bit.ly/m1B5Im
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 11:18 AM) - Huge crowd at this week's Foxhole landfill meeting. See it on ustream http://bit.ly/l83Ytm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 10:17 AM) - Thanks to all who came out for the Hats off to Parks luncheon. See what you missed at http://bit.ly/jGwCSf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 9:16 AM) - Thanks to all who came out for the budget public hearing last night. Here's the rest of the budget calendar http://bit.ly/gmEAXt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2011 - 8:15 AM) - Running a little ahead of schedule at the public hearing. Take a look before going to bed. http://t.co/iMMZKdh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 8:43 PM) - Commissioners now have a spreadsheet to begin preparing for strawman votes June 1, 2 and 3. http://t.co/1etZN1d
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 8:13 PM) - While you're listening to the hearing you can view budget documents. http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 7:59 PM) - We're live at the government center with budget public hearing. http://t.co/iMMZKdh http://t.co/Vq1WfHz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 7:34 PM) - Commissioners have submitted questions to staff about the recommended budget. http://t.co/QlGLAYC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 7:14 PM) - We've got an easy-to-understand story about the budget at Mecklenblog http://t.co/7zQm2Bm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 6:40 PM) - Reminder about key county budget dates leading up to June 7 adoption. http://t.co/o3OglT3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 6:21 PM) - County budget public hearing now starting at the government center. Watch it live http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 6:06 PM) - Park and Rec offering Summer Camps for Seniors every Thursday in June. http://bit.ly/iZOryL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 2:01 PM) - Veterans, don't forget to sign-up for Park and Rec's annual Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic happening on June 30. http://bit.ly/m8EObT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 9:03 AM) - Here's the list of people signed up to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing tonight at 6pm. http://bit.ly/joZwsi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2011 - 8:03 AM) - Deadline for online registration to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing tomorrow is 5pm today. http://bit.ly/kQiA0p.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2011 - 2:21 PM) - Mecklenburg County workforce is at 1999 levels but 2011 service demand. http://bit.ly/dOUjwj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2011 - 11:58 AM) - DSS serves nearly 210,000 people, that's 1 in every 5 residents. http://bit.ly/eQDroy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2011 - 10:53 AM) - County Manager Harry Jones will be on WFAE this morning at 9:00 to talk budget. http://www.wfae.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2011 - 8:50 AM) - Watch video of Harry Jones presenting his FY12 County budget http://bit.ly/iuAi2i
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2011 - 8:46 AM) - Reminder all the budget documents can be viewed at http://t.co/lWtYCU2. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 8:47 PM) - Budget discussion is over. On to item about compliance program. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 8:28 PM) - Now that details of the budget are public, your turn to express an opinion at public hearing Thursday night. http://t.co/fJL0WX2. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 8:11 PM) - Hyong Yi wrapping up his budget presentation. Will take commissioner questions. Live stream http://t.co/U88a7of. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:59 PM) - Management of Budget Director Hyong Yi now putting meat on the bones of the Manager' s recommended budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:31 PM) - All the budget documents at http://t.co/KUpO2Zu. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:29 PM) - Manager's budget cuts $42 million and reinvests those dollars in other areas. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:20 PM) - Manager's budget would mean 57.3% of County residents would pay more for th eir property. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:19 PM) - Tax rate to support Manager's budget would be 82.49 cents, a 1.38 cent decrease from current tax rate. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:17 PM) - County would also turn over operation of Randolph/Behavior Health Center. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:16 PM) - Manager recommends cutting subsidy to hospitals for indigent care completely. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:14 PM) - Park and rec will get an increase to sustain rec center operations. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:13 PM) - Libraries will get some funding restored in order to keep branches open and expand hours. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:12 PM) - Manager wants to restore merit raises for employees and 401K/457 match. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:11 PM) - CMS will get $29 million more, about 65% of what it wanted. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:09 PM) - Key factor in funding budget is sales tax revenue estimated to be 6.3% higher in FY12. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:07 PM) - Manager's budget is $39.4 million more that fy11 or 2.9%.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:05 PM) - Manager Harry Jones now presenting his budget. http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:03 PM) - Commissioners telling personal stories about their relationship to law enforcement community. http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 6:37 PM) - BOCC now considering proclamation for Law Enforcement Week. http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 6:25 PM) - While we're waiting for the Manager's Budget, don't forget to sign up for Thursday's public hearing. http://t.co/fJL0WX2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 6:21 PM) - Great video about Dr. Sifford at http://t.co/t8xjZxX #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 6:16 PM) - Dr. Charles Sifford now being inducted into the Order of the Hornet at #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 6:14 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting just started. Manager recommends fy12 budget tonight. http://t.co/U88a7of
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 6:09 PM) - If you can't make it to the BOCC meeting tonight to hear about the FY12 budget, watch it live on the internet http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 2:22 PM) - There is still time to sign-up to speak at the May 19 FY12 County Budget Public Hearing. http://bit.ly/kQiA0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 11:19 AM) - Thanks to everyone who came out to the Foxhole Landfill meeting last night. If you missed any of it watch it on Ustream http://bit.ly/l83Ytm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 9:10 AM) - County Manager Harry Jones presents his FY12 recommended budget tonight at the BOCC meeting. Agenda http://bit.ly/mcj16x
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 8:09 AM) - Flood Warning in Mecklenburg County this morning. Don't drive through standing water - it can cost you your life. http://bit.ly/gSSzhp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2011 - 7:09 AM) - July 1, 2012 household waste option for Foxhole Landfill is "off the table" -- meeting live @ mecklenburgcountync.gov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 7:31 PM) - Foxhole Landfill Advisory Council special meeting @ Elon Park Elementary, 7pm; live at mecklenburgcountync.gov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 6:36 PM) - See yourself and your dawg at Bark in the Park at the County Flickr site http://bit.ly/iis4Xh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 1:22 PM) - Still time to sign up for the County Budget Public Hearing Thursday night http://bit.ly/kQiA0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 11:17 AM) - The County now has a website dedicated to the resistricting process. http://bit.ly/ktBkZE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 10:21 AM) - Manager Harry Jones presents his FY12 Recommended Budget Tuesday night. http://bit.ly/mcj16x
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 9:18 AM) - The Foxhole Advisory Council meeting tonight http://bit.ly/jweGMX at 7pm will be streamed live at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 16, 2011 - 8:15 AM) - We've had a lot of emails from dogs saying their owners never showed them pictures from Bark in the Park. Sit. Enjoy. http://bit.ly/iis4Xh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2011 - 9:52 AM) - Free performance of "Grease" at Hickory Grove Rec Center tomorrow at 1pm. Thanks http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2011 - 6:47 PM) - Q. What is GeoPortal? A. http://bit.ly/5Ps0f8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2011 - 3:30 PM) - Everyone had a great time at the recent Park and Rec Hats off to Parks Luncheon. Watch and See http://bit.ly/jGwCSf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2011 - 11:55 AM) - Foxhole Landfill Advisory Board meets Monday night at Elon Park Elementary School. http://bit.ly/jweGMX. The last meeting wasn't boring.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2011 - 10:50 AM) - Still time to sign up to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing to be held May 19 at 6pm. http://bit.ly/kQiA0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2011 - 9:49 AM) - Harry Jones unveils his FY12 Budget Tuesday at 6pm. Live on TWC channel 16 and on the Internet at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2011 - 8:48 AM) - Mosquitos. Are you breeding them in your back yard? http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 2:40 PM) - Who is Charles Sifford? http://bit.ly/iis4Xh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 1:39 PM) - The Health Department has advised residents along Crater Street in Charlotte of a rabid raccoon. http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 1:27 PM) - All the pictures we shot at Bark in the Park are ready. Gather your puppies around the computer and click http://bit.ly/iis4Xh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 11:37 AM) - Sign up now to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing May 19. http://bit.ly/kQiA0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Save the date May 24, 9a-4p. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Making Connections. http://bit.ly/m1B5Im
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 9:28 AM) - Foxhole Landfill public meeting Monday at 7pm at Elon Park Elementary School. http://bit.ly/jweGMX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2011 - 8:27 AM) - Got the online registration going to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing. http://bit.ly/kQiA0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2011 - 11:23 AM) - Meck County has about $39M worth of capital, technology and fleet needs that will be part of the budget discussion. http://bit.ly/m5qxcG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2011 - 10:14 AM) - The Charlotte Knights are asking for an extension to Sep 2012 to start constuction on Uptown Stadium. http://bit.ly/m5qxcG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2011 - 9:12 AM) - CMS wants $50M more from Mecklenburg County. Board Chair Eric Davis on Charlotte Talks at 9am http://bit.ly/mfo983
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2011 - 8:12 AM) - Manager Jones will make a recommendation for reserve fund amounts in his budget released May 17. Public hearing on May 19. Sign up to speak
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 4:48 PM) - County has 172 vehicles (with an average age of 11 years each) that should be replaced, at cost of about $3.7 million. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 4:16 PM) - Staff recommends spending $5.5M on technology projects in FY12. List is here http://bit.ly/iCgfsU #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 4:12 PM) - Total of 202 projects in various need categories. 34 of the projects are listed as critical. http://bit.ly/iCgfsU #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 4:08 PM) - Capital Reserve is money to repair leaky roofs, HVAC systems, etc. Staff proposes $30M for this fund. http://bit.ly/iCgfsU #meckbocc
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 4:01 PM)- Board now hearing a report on fund reserves for capital, technology and fleet. http://bit.ly/iCgfsU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:59 PM) - Board votes not to pursue four year option. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:57 PM) - Comm Cooksey - the BOCC should decide rather than going to referendum. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:46 PM) - Comm Pendergraph - I'm not opposed to allowing it on the ballot. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:43 PM) - Comm Dunlap - let the voters decide. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:42 PM) - Charlotte Knights today asked County Economic Development Committee for Extension on stadium project to Sep 2012. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:41 PM) - Comm James wonders if voters should have a chance to vote on the issue. http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:37 PM) - Comm Leake If only two NC counties do two-year terms, others must be doing something right. http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - Comm Cogdell - should consider four year terms to eliminate need for constant campaigning. http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:33 PM) - Change term lengths? Comm Roberts not in favor of a change. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:31 PM) - Board now discussing if it wants to stick with two-year terms or change the length. http://bit.ly/m218oF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:29 PM) - Health Department warning people along Peppercorn Ln in Charlotte about a rabid raccoon.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:19 PM) - #meckbocc meeting starts shortly. Talking about term lengths and fund reserves. Live stream http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 3:18 PM) - BOCC meets at 3 in room 267 at the government center. We're live at http://t.co/6VWlHT1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 1:03 PM) - Sometimes it's fun to see if you can match wits with the political experts. Voila http://bit.ly/j5UiN9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - The sooner you register for the May 19 County Budget Public Hearing, the earlier you will get to speak. Call 704-336-2086
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 10:28 AM) - Board of County Commissioners holds Budget/Public Policy workshop at 3:00 at the government center. http://bit.ly/lkI9PO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 9:27 AM) - Did you hear about the new juror management app. It'll save you a lot of hassle. http://bit.ly/iCfS41
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2011 - 8:26 AM) - The Health Department has warned residents along Edsel Pl. in Charlotte about a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 3:07 PM) - They say golf is a game that you play but never win. You be the judge http://bit.ly/k0xBS6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - Have you ever thought how great it would be to be an ambassador? Here's your chance http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 1:43 PM) - Still thinking about your Mom? How about dedicating a tree or bench in her memory. http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 12:42 PM) - We'd like to tell you about an important County Budget matter but we only have 140 characters. Try our Facebook page http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - Want to buy a piece of Downtown Pineville? http://bit.ly/fjFA2I
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 10:37 AM) - There's a lot going on in Mecklenburg County. It's best to bookmark this. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 9:36 AM) - BOCC talks about the length of Commissioner terms at the Budget/Public Policy meeting tomorrow 3pm. http://bit.ly/lkI9PO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 8:32 AM) - Want to register to speak at the County Budget Public Meeting on May 19? The lines are now open 704-336-2086
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 09, 2011 - 7:32 AM) - Do not forget to sign the kids up for Park and Rec summer youth basketball http://bit.ly/ixcWZj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 6:28 PM) - Thunderstorms can cause flash flooding of roads and buildings. Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Be prepared http://bit.ly/gSSzhp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 4:29 PM) - Join us for the Dragon Boat Festival at Ramsey Creek Park tomorrow 11am-5pm. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 2:24 PM) - Made Mother's Day reservations? Great! Now check the sanitation rating. We don't want Mom to get sick do we? http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 12:15 PM) - Perfect camping, fishing, hiking weather. May we suggest a short trip down the road to McDowell Nature Preserve http://bit.ly/eee7cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 11:32 AM) - If the Wells Fargo isn't inspiring you to kick your game up a notch, maybe this will http://bit.ly/k0xBS6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - Attention all junior wonks - take a shot at redrawing County district lines http://bit.ly/j5UiN9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2011 - 9:27 AM) - Have you heard about the 7th Annual Resilience Festival? It's happening Saturday. http://bit.ly/jmrNia
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 3:07 PM) - How did Mecklenburg County do in achieving its 2010 goals? Annual Performance Report at http://bit.ly/hIUIQy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 1:05 PM) - The Historic Landmarks Commission holds a hearing about the status of Downtown Pineville on Monday, May 9. http://bit.ly/fjFA2I
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 10:59 AM) - Don't forget the Hats off to Parks luncheon at Freedom Park 11:30a-1p today. Bring your checkbook. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - You can start signing up on Monday to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing set for May 19. Details coming.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 9:58 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Annual Public Health Forum is coming up on Friday at UNCC. http://bit.ly/ekBZzU.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 8:57 AM) - Take a couple minutes to watch the dedication ceremony of the Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course. http://bit.ly/k0xBS6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2011 - 7:57 AM) - Sometimes what we say can't be said in 140 characters. Therefore we also have a Facebook home http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 3:04 PM) - Hump Day. Time to think about fun things to do outside this weekend. http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 2:02 PM) - Some of you have asked if the Great American Clean-up is still going on. Answer - http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 1:01 PM) - You can Connect with Mecklenburg 24/7 to get answers to your service questions. http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 11:59 AM) - County Manager presents his recommended budget to BOCC on May 17. Public Hearing on May 19. Stay tuned for details.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 10:56 AM) - The most dangerous place to be during a flood is on the road. Eighty percent of flood deaths happen in vehicles. http://bit.ly/gSSzhp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 9:57 AM) - How about a hand for Mecklenburg County Park and Rec - up for National Gold Medal Award second year in a row. http://bit.ly/lkQkwP
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2011 - 8:54 AM) - Revolution Park Golf Course renamed today in honor of Dr. Charles Sifford. http://bit.ly/k1nEDg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 8:00 PM) - Did you hear - Mecklenburg County Park and Rec is up for a national Gold Medal second year in a row. http://bit.ly/lkQkwP
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 7:43 PM) - Carolinas HealthCare System now briefing the Board on its community involvement. Watch it live http://bit.ly/cIgMC3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 7:16 PM) - Manager Jones will submit his FY12 Recommended Budget at the Board's May 17 meeting. Budget Public Hearing May 19. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 7:13 PM) - Commissioners responding to report on Law Enforcement Service District. Watch it live http://bit.ly/cIgMC3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - Cost of Law enforcement service in unincorporated Mecklenburg is $12.57 million. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:46 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi briefing Board on tax rate needed to cover cost of law enforcement in unincorporated Meck. Co. http://bit.ly/dOUjwj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:42 PM) - Here are the exact numbers for revenues - http://bit.ly/dOUjwj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:33 PM) - Diorio - Property tax collections are strong. Sales tax receipts about the same as this month last year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:32 PM) - Finance Director Dena Diorio now briefing board on revenue outlook. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:29 PM) - Comm. Bentley detailing work group discussion especially about Library funding. http://bit.ly/j5nci3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:22 PM) - #meckbocc unanimously approves Functional consolidation of some departments. Comm Bentley now speaking for Library work group.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:20 PM) - Jones and Library CEO Vick Phillips agree to have HR, IT and Capital projects go to County effective July 1. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:17 PM) - Harry Jones now briefing #meckbocc on functional consolidation of some Library functions. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:15 PM) - Reminder, you can try your hand at redrawing County district lines with user-friendly app at http://bit.ly/j5UiN9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:14 PM) - Some interesting things on the #meckbocc agenda tonight including consolidating some Library functions with County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:12 PM) - #meckbocc meeting underway. Comm. Roberts, Cooksey and James out tonight. Vice-chair Pendergraph is chairing meeting. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 6:09 PM) - Walk against domestic violence at the Quail Hollow Golf Club today. Check in at Forest Hill Church from 3:30 to 5:30 to shuttle over to the
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 2:30 PM) - Love to see you at the renaming of Revolution Park Golf Course at 3pm. http://bit.ly/k1nEDg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 1:32 PM) - Ruth G. Shaw honored withe a trail named for her along Toby Creek Creek Greenway. Ceremony at 3pm http://bit.ly/kiNzgg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 12:33 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Annual Public Health Forum is Friday May 6 at UNCC. Sign-up at http://bit.ly/ekBZzU.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 10:36 AM) - Turn redisricting into medistricting. Online tool available to allow you to draw your own district lines. http://bit.ly/j5UiN9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 10:16 AM) - Report on County/Library consolidation at the BOCC meeting tonight. Here's the full meeting agenda http://bit.ly/jPDk1u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 9:34 AM) - Join us for the Children's Mental Health Day Balloon Launch 9:30am Morgan School. http://bit.ly/efHDWQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - Don't miss the chance to have your kids play Park and Rec summer youth basketball. Register now http://bit.ly/ixcWZj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 7:42 PM) - Young Athletes Field Day set for Saturday 10a-1p at Queens University Sports Complex. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 3:33 PM) - Chief Compliance Officer could be part of the FY12 County Budget. What's it about? http://bit.ly/j6TVIc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 2:44 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Annual Public Health Forum is coming up on Friday May 6 at UNCC. Sign-up http://bit.ly/ekBZzU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 1:03 PM) - Want to play the redistricting game? You can set your own County district boundaries with a new interactive tool. Details tomorrow.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - A fun time is planned to dedicate the opening of a new section of the Toby Creek Greenway Tuesday at 3pm. http://bit.ly/kiNzgg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 10:26 AM) - Revolution Park Golf Course gets a new name Tuesday at 3pm. What is it? http://bit.ly/k1nEDg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 9:36 AM) - Higher fees for some Park and Rec and solid waste services on the agenda at BOCC meeting Tuesday. http://bit.ly/jPDk1u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 02, 2011 - 8:35 AM) - @illicitizen Did you catch Bella's press conference?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:10 PM) - @BlairMiller9 @RyanNewman39 @KrissieNewman Good idea Blair!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:09 PM) - @NatalieNews Great to see you today at Bark in the Park, busy lady!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:08 PM) - Approximate attendance at this year's Bark in the Park: 15,500, including 101 vendors. #barkpark @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 4:22 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYKv Which ones the baby? #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYIa smallest dog contest #barkpark @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 3:12 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYGT stormwater reminding folks to scoop the poop @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 3:03 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYGC Animal Care and Control microchipping #barkpark @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYGa DJ Third place - largest dog @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 2:56 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYFr Frisbee catch #barkpark @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 2:50 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYEt Natalie Pasquarella with some pups #bark park @rural_hill
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 2:43 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYlN Sinatra - second place, best costume #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 12:24 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aYlz Tucker - best costume #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 12:22 PM) - Basketball at Bark #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 11:44 AM) - kyra sundance at bark in the park all the way from The OC. #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 11:44 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aY6B Blair Miller and Tiffany Wright #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:39 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aY6e TV 64 prize wheel #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:37 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aY5D 2011 Top Dog Bella #barkpark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:33 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aY4W Aaron amd Zane, last year's Top Dog.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 10:29 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aXW7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aXVY Bark in the Park set up well underway.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - Thanks to TV 64, K104.7, KISS 95.1, and 103.7 WSOC for helping us promote the Pedigree Bark in the Park Presented by Fod Lion. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 7:34 AM) - The roosters are crowing at Rural Hill as set up for the Pedigree Bark in the Park Presented by Food Lion continues.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 6:55 AM) - http://ow.ly/i/aXGO Park and Rec Director Garges spotted helping set up at Bark in the Park.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2011 - 6:53 AM) - Cornelius attendees getting their shot at prioritizing budget items - THEIR priorities available on county MeckConnect website Thurs.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 8:29 PM) - Bentley pledged "unwaivering support" of libraries, calling them "unique assets."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 8:03 PM) - Cornelius citizen spoke in favor of North Meck library funding, drew applause from audience.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 8:01 PM) - Roberts: "The appeal process is not a one-step process."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:59 PM) - Cornelius citizen: Revaluation concerns persist. "What this revaluation is doing is squeezing me out."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:56 PM) - Bentley on tax rate: need to be sensitive on impact to families.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:54 PM) - Roberts wants to see accurate revenue predictions before deciding on setting the tax rate.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:51 PM) - Cornelius citizen comment: Residents of Cornelius have been hit hard by revaluation.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:48 PM) - Roberts: The challenge is if we let the state know we've got the funds, they are going to say 'let Mecklenburg County take care of it.'
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:44 PM) - Resident question: Will county pay to avoid losing Trial Court Administrator to state cuts?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:42 PM) - Budget Director Yi: "Really, the question for you all is what is important to you?"
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:39 PM) - Budget Director Yi tells Cornelius crowd: "We're in good shape because of the tough decisions we've already made."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:37 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aQPT Manager Jones: "I'm gonna do all I can in this budget to re-invest in employees."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - County Manager Jones tells Cornelius audience his greatest accomplishment is the county retaining its AAA bond rating.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:20 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aQP1 Chairman Roberts: "Our local governments are managed in a sound financial manner."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:15 PM) - http://ow.ly/i/aQOR Commissioner Bentley talks to about 50 citizens at Cornelius Town Hall.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 7:13 PM) - First up at tonight's Town Hall Budget meeting at 7 p.m. in Cornelius is Commissioner Bentley.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 6:30 PM) - MeckCounty budget roadshow continues tonight at 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall. Show up in person or follow live at http://bit.ly/ePjp8e.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 4:16 PM) - #MeckConnect meeting at 7 pm tonight at Cornelius Town Hall. If you can't make it, watch live at http://bit.ly/ePjp8e.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2011 - 8:56 AM) - Jones says county employees have gone two years without merit increases and it's time to "begin reinvestment in our employees."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 5:02 PM) - Manager Harry Jones tell Board he will propose to reinstate merit increases for employees in his upcoming budget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 4:55 PM) - Manager Jones says his proposed budget will include reinstatement of the 401/457 match contribution for employees
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 4:26 PM) - Manager Jones has recommended changes in employee compensation. http://bit.ly/gnxbeo HR Mgr Chris Peek updating Board w compensation info
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 4:17 PM) - DA Andrew Murray telling Commissioners what he has done to make his office more efficient says number of cases tried is significantly up
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 4:01 PM) - Meeting underway. First item on the agenda is Program Review. http://bit.ly/fXGDVE Leslie Johnson from Strat. Organizational Dev. speaking
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - Board of County Comm. Budget/Public Policy meeting begins shortly. Emplyee Compensation to be discussed. Agenda http://bit.ly/hG7DKh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 2:58 PM) - Your chance to have a say in the FY12 budget process tomorrow at 7pm. http://bit.ly/g28EVR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 2:31 PM) - Friday is the last day to apply for an ABC Board alcohol education grant.http://www.meckabc.com.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 9:58 AM) - BOCC spcial meeting at 3pm today. Agenda http://bit.ly/gJpjPB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - Board of Equalization and Review (Revaluation Appeals Board) holds an organizing meeting today at 9am. http://bit.ly/hzn6CC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2011 - 7:43 AM) - Foxhole Landfill Advisory Committee talks about ReVenture project tonight at 7pm Elon Park Elem School.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 25, 2011 - 4:39 PM) - Congrats to all the Do the Write Thing essay contest winners. Awards tonight at 6pm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 25, 2011 - 3:36 PM) - Friday is the last day to apply for an ABC Board alcohol education grant. http://www.meckboe.org.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 25, 2011 - 1:44 PM) - Board of County Commissioners holds Budget/Public Policy Workshop Tuesday 3pm at the government center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 25, 2011 - 1:40 PM) - Planning a Staycation for Memorial Day? Let Park and Recreation be your untravel agent. http://www.parkandrec.com.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 25, 2011 - 12:31 PM) - Latest in series of interactive County budget discussions Wednesday night at Cornelius Town Hall http://bit.ly/g28EVR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 25, 2011 - 11:41 AM) - County Manager's "Board Bulletin" http://tinyurl.com/3pbbeax
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 5:56 PM) - McDowell Nature Preserve is known as the Urban Get-Away. Spend a weekend there http://bit.ly/eee7cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 3:19 PM) - Your yard is looking pretty good, now how about your neighborhood. Great American Clean-up is underway http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 2:17 PM) - Save a spot for the Hats off to Park Lunch May 5. Email lori.saylor@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 12:16 PM) - The best Bark in the Park ever is coming up April 30. http://bit.ly/eaTgpN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 10:16 AM) - Did you see the Fox News Rising segment on "Recycle and Win?" Here it is http://bit.ly/e66vup. Hey Wilson!!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 9:36 AM) - Deadline has passed for appealing your new property value. Total appeals 41,304. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 21, 2011 - 8:12 AM) - What will the weather be at the April 30 Pedigree Bark in the Park Presented by Food Lion? Find out by watching TV 64. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2011 - 3:49 PM) - Miss something at last night's BOCC meeting? Gotcha covered http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2011 - 2:47 PM) - Third Ward Park gets one-year extension to get construction started.http://bit.ly/f3oR90
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2011 - 11:45 AM) - Brief rundown of actions taken by the BOCC at last night's meeting in the Commission Capsule http://bit.ly/g6U7dF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2011 - 8:44 AM) - Now discussing Board's option of first refusal on 11 CMS schools scheduled to be closed. #mecbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 8:44 PM) - Board approves having County Manager execute agreement extending land agreement for Third Ward Park. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 8:44 PM) - County Finance Executive Gail Murchison briefing Board on function of the new consolidated division she is leading. http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:37 PM) - Current employees who are targeted will leave end of June. New employees in place by end of July. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:28 PM) - Reorganization will cost $1.2M. Fiscal Support Assistants are out, Fiscal Analysts are in. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:25 PM) - Reorganization means 20 current employees will be replaced with staff with higher education and experience skills. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:21 PM) - Board now hearing plan to reorganize financial management function of consolidated human services agency. http://bit.ly/i1Zded #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:18 PM) - Manager's recommended budget goes to Board May 17. Public Hearing two days later. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:14 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi giving the board the FY12 budget calendar. http://bit.ly/gmEAXt #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 7:13 PM) - #meckbocc has approved a new charter for Audit Review Committee and Internal Audit Department. http://bit.ly/ibryO1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 6:54 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting tonight. Agenda http://bit.ly/fMGFFb Live Stream http://bit.ly/dQYeGv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 6:05 PM) - Number of appeals of new values from Tax Assessor has gone over the 40,000 estimate. As of 3pm 40,121 appeals have been filed.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - Renaming Revolution Golf Course on May 3. Becomes Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 2:33 PM) - Kiss 95.1 FM, K104.7, & WSOC 103.7 FM, are the official event radio stations of the 2011 Pedigree Bark in the Park Presented by Food Lion.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 1:26 PM) - Hats off to Parks luncheon Freedom Park, Thursday May 5, 11:30 am 141 p m. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 12:28 PM) - Park and Rec Tot Olympics for 3-5 year olds May 13. Registration is open. http://bit.ly/gzfcPG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 11:22 AM) - Major reorganization of Health and Human Services financial administration on the BOCC agenda tonight. http://bit.ly/fMGFFb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Mecklenburg County Tax Collector Neal Dixon is named Tax Collector of the Year by the NC Tax Collector 19s Association.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. DSS has a 24/7 hotline. http://bit.ly/gPH02a
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 18, 2011 - 2:31 PM) - Why is the Health Department cutting back on fluoride in the water? http://bit.ly/hFmcT4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 18, 2011 - 1:32 PM) - Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning providing water for doggies at Pedigree Bark in the Park presented by Food Lion April 30.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 18, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - Foxhole Landfill Advisory Committee meets April 25 at 7pm to discuss ReVenture Project. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 18, 2011 - 10:35 AM) - BOCC meets Tuesday at 6pm at the government center. Live Stream and Agenda will be at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 18, 2011 - 8:25 AM) - Monday is the last day to vote in the Top Dog Contest. http://bit.ly/hv66H9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 2:47 PM) - Dia Del Nino celebration at McDowell Nature Preserve Saturday 11a-3p. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 1:46 PM) - Brand New Art Walk along Kings Drive Sat & Sun 11a-6p http://festivalinthepark.org/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 12:43 PM) - 2011 Clean and Green Festival tomorrow at CPCC Main Campus 10-4 rain or shine. http://festival.charlottecleanandgreen.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 11:41 AM) - Our Children's Walkway Annual Memorial tomorrow 2pm at Frazier Park. http://bit.ly/i5hcJw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - Faithful to the call 5k at 8am Johnson C. Smith University. http://bit.ly/gZRGUg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 9:35 AM) - Don't let the weatherman scare you off of the many fun events the County has planned on Saturday. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2011 - 8:25 AM) - Faithful to the Call 5k Walk & Run Saturday 8am. Part of National Public Health Month Ceelebration. http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2011 - 2:15 PM) - Hats off to Parks Lunch in the Park May 5 at Freedom Park. Fun time, good cause. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2011 - 12:17 PM) - Park and Rc and WPEG tram up for Tech Protect Teen Summit Thursday 5:30-7:30pm. http://bit.ly/gP7kRk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2011 - 10:13 AM) - If the County kept the rate the same as it is now (83.87 cents), it would raise an additional $70 million #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:35 PM) - BOCC meeting being streamed live on the Internet at http://bit.ly/dXptqw #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:30 PM) - Add 2.68% growth rate since last reval and revenue neutral tax rate would be .7874 cents for $100 in valuation #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:21 PM) - Here are the projected revenue neutral numbers. http://bit.ly/fwIl3P #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:15 PM) - Staff - if revenue neutral rate is adopted by #meckbocc owner of $200,000 home would pay $116.60 less than 2011.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:12 PM) - Staff to #meckbocc - Tax rate to achieve revenue neutral goes from .8387 cents per $100 valuation to .7669 per $100.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:10 PM) - Board about to be briefed on Revenue Neutral numbers. Estimated FY12 total tax value of all properties nearly $110 billion. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:07 PM) - Park & Rec wants to raise fees for Athletic Fields fr $12.50 to $17.00 per hour and Ath Field Lights $10.00 to $25.00 per hour #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 4:02 PM) - Health Dpt wants to increase cost of permitting new restaurants and other facilities by $50 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:57 PM) - Health Dpt wants to increase cost of swimming pool operating permits by $10 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:56 PM) - BOCC being briefed on proposed fee changes for County services. http://bit.ly/dXptqw. Fee changes list http://bit.ly/dHR7EA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:54 PM) - We're live at BOCC meeting http://bit.ly/dXptqw. Will be talking about revenue neutral in a few minutes. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:50 PM) - The Health Department has activated a call to residents in the Fringe Tree Dr, Charlotte area. A raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:36 PM) - This is the final week for you to vote for the Top Dog in Charlotte. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:16 PM) - BOCC now getting primer on Managing for Results (M4R) - the County's performance management system. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:08 PM) - We're live at BOCC Budget meeting http://bit.ly/dXptqw. Getting our first look at what revenue neutral tax rate may look like #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - If you are a non-profit that provides substance abuse services you may get a grant from http://www.meckabc.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 1:17 PM) - Dia Del Nino celebration Saturday at McDowell Nature Center. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 10:14 AM) - BOCC meets at 3pm at the government center and will discuss a revenue neutral tax rate. Agenda http://bit.ly/fvdWkp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2011 - 7:15 AM) - Save the date - May 5. Hats off to Parks Luncheon. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 11, 2011 - 3:16 PM) - BOCC meets in budget/public policy session Tuesday at 3pm. Revenue Neutral tax rate is on the agenda. http://bit.ly/fvdWkp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 11, 2011 - 2:12 PM) - This is National Public Health Month. I promise you don't know half of what the Health Department does for you. http://bit.ly/i3tKgS
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 11, 2011 - 11:13 AM) - Next Tuesday is the final deadline for informal appeals for commercial property and condos. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 11, 2011 - 10:14 AM) - Sunday is the deadline for online voting for the Top Dog. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 11, 2011 - 9:18 AM) - DSS Summer Experience going on right now at Valerie Woodard Center. http://bit.ly/hHFMAH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2011 - 9:12 AM) - You've been putting off buying a compost bin or rain barrel right? Today is your day. http://bit.ly/fpZHV3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2011 - 8:08 AM) - Looking for a healthy food vendor for the Pedigree Bark in the Park, which is April 30 at Rural Hill.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2011 - 5:24 PM) - About 80 vendors have registered to participate in the April 30 Pedigree Bark in the Park at Rural Hill.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2011 - 3:33 PM) - Want to take a walk? Pick a Greenway.They're all listed in the Park and Rec Get Going Guide http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2011 - 2:19 PM) - Three words - Weekend Disk Golf. Fly on over to http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2011 - 11:18 AM) - Did you know you are obligated by law to report child abuse if you see or suspect it? Meck. Co. DSS has a 24/7 hotline. http://bit.ly/gPH02a
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Need a rain barrel or compost bin? Big County sale on Saturday. http://bit.ly/gRHIHi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2011 - 3:06 PM) - Just checking. Did you cast your vote for Top Dog? You still can http://bit.ly/hv66H9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2011 - 12:05 PM) - Mecklenburg County is saving taxpayers money by installing sollar colelctors on five public buildings. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2011 - 11:03 AM) - Join the fun at the 3rd annual DSS Summer Experience Fair Saturday 9a-1p Valerie Woodard Center. http://bit.ly/hHFMAH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2011 - 10:02 AM) - Connect with Mecklenburg to find out how you fit in. http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2011 - 9:07 AM) - It's National Public Health Month and we're proud to tell you all that the County Health Department does for you. http://bit.ly/i3tKgS
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2011 - 3:32 PM) - You can't vote for your favorite dog in the Westminster Dog Show but you can vote for the Top Dog in Charlotte. Online http://bit.ly/hv66H9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2011 - 1:27 PM) - Saturday from 8am to 2pm buy discounted compost bins and rain barrels from the County. http://bit.ly/fpZHV3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - Decision on the Romare Bearden Park is been deferred to the April 19 meeting of the BOCC. Watch last night's discussion http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2011 - 8:22 AM) - #meckbocc Board back in closed session after the regular meeting. Watch taped replay online at http://t.co/6gNZJSh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 10:36 PM) - #meckbocc defers until April 19 moving forward with Romare Bearden Park in Third Ward until clarifying bank agreement extension.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 10:28 PM) - #meckbocc Third Ward park named for Charlotte artist Romare Bearden whose 100th birthday is this year. http://t.co/tQQQVwh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 9:35 PM) - #meckbocc now receiving update regarding Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 9:21 PM) - #meckbocc votes to move forward with three solid waste options to ensure County has the multiple future disposal options.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 9:18 PM) - #meckbocc considering using Foxhole as a place to keep waste from waste-to-energy plant.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 7:59 PM) - Commissioners hearing solid waste options to manage County trash the next 20 years. Watch discussion live at http://t.co/iP8kmhh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 7:55 PM) - Budget Badger says as long as Harry Jones is County Manager, there will always be an effort to find a better way. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - County fun facts: we test 3000 miles of waterways, maintain 24380 acres of parkland, manage 3.45 mil sq. ft. of office space. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:53 PM) - Services = Taxes, Taxes = Services..it costs money to provide services. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:48 PM) - County staffing in 2011 about the same as 1998--4300. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:44 PM) - Budget bottom line: County has cut $150 million the last two years through cost avoidance, automation, HR policies and more. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:39 PM) - Bottom line: County revenue is $10.7 over projection for FY11. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:31 PM) - Whoops... Rookie tweeting error...live meeting is http://t.co/iP8kmhh #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:29 PM) - Regular meeting underway...revenue/budget updates underway live stream at http://t.co/iP8kmhh #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 6:25 PM) - Board defers moving team building forward. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 5:47 PM) - Mike Whitehead says highly effective teams have trust, credibility, constructive dialogue, and purpose. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 5:19 PM) - County Commissioners talking team building during dinner meeting starting now. Agenda at http://t.co/4GljXyc, #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 5:14 PM) - watch tonight's Board of County Commissioners meeting beginning tonight at 6 http://bit.ly/hITcXL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 3:54 PM) - Chairman Roberts agrees to put before Commission tonight a request for $2 million to begin clearing and grading the land.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 3:47 PM) - Garges says county could lose up to 50% of the land if not ready to start by Oct. 8. Hope to start construction by Sept. 2011
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 3:41 PM) - Garges says the design is ready and will ask the Board tonight to approve moving ahead with the project.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 3:36 PM) - Board of County Commissioners Natural Resource Comm. hearing update from Park and Rec Director Jim Garges on the Romare Bearden Park project
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 3:31 PM) - Zoe, Bella or Boss. Who will be the 2011 Top Dog? You get one vote. Use it wisely. http://bit.ly/hv66H9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 11:28 AM) - BOCC meets tonight at 6pm at the government center. http://bit.ly/ehVdju
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2011 - 8:27 AM) - Don't forget the Compost Bin and Rain Barrel sale April 9 http://bit.ly/gRHIHi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2011 - 3:05 PM) - BOCC meets Tuesday at 6pm at the government center. Budget update is part of the meeting. http://bit.ly/hAMjTJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2011 - 1:05 PM) - April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. DSS has a 24/7 hotline. Get it at http://bit.ly/gPH02a
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2011 - 11:03 AM) - April is Public Health Month. Find out about all the planned activities at http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2011 - 9:02 AM) - Voting for the Top Dog starts at 8am this morning. http://www.parkandrec.com and click on the Top Dog logo.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2011 - 7:02 AM) - The Park and Rec Get Going Guide will open whole new fun worlds for you and your family. http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2011 - 3:16 PM) - Making plans for the weekend? How about being part of he Great American Clean-up. http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2011 - 1:15 PM) - Online voting for the Park and Rec Top Dog starts tomorrow. http://bit.ly/gctRek
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2011 - 11:14 AM) - This is the final day to submit an application for a County Community Service Grant. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2011 - 9:13 AM) - Are you supposed to be taking Potassium Iodide? Health Department video at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2011 - 2:06 PM) - Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a County Community Service Grant. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2011 - 11:04 AM) - Park and Rec has Spring Break camps for the kids. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2011 - 9:04 AM) - Citizens at the Matthews meeting now breaking into groups to make specific budget recommendations. (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 8:20 PM) - Hyong Yi now talking about the recovery and how things are looking better for FY12. Starting with 500K gap. (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 7:46 PM) - Management and budget director Hyong Yi now giving budget background presentation. http://ustre.am/uncT (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 7:34 PM) - Looks like most of the crowd in Matthews is here to support libraries. http://ustre.am/uncT (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 7:31 PM) - Great meeting in Matthews. People talking about their priorities shortly. Watch it http://ustre.am/un (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 7:26 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones talking about how the County has reduced its budget by $150M last two years. (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 7:23 PM) - Chairman Jennifer Roberts addressing a packed house at Matthews Town Hall. http://bit.ly/fd2cAJ (live at http://ustre.am/wqpB)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 7:16 PM) - We're live in Matthews tonight at 7 with a Budget Priority public discussion. See you at Town Hall or on the web at http://ustre.am/uncT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 3:26 PM) - CM Library broke new ground when it offered computer access to the public. Now some rec centers are offering the same. http://www.parkandrec.com.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 3:22 PM) - Commercial and Condo property owners. Do you have questions about you new property value? Go to http://bit.ly/cSTet8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 1:21 PM) - Things to do before you die - Pay your taxes. You can do it online at http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 11:17 AM) - Whenever you have a question about a City or County service dial 311 or 311 online at http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2011 - 9:19 AM) - The County is like you. We have a short term plan and a long term strategy. Trying to make the community better. http://bit.ly/hIUIQy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 28, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - Final reminder - Deadline is Thursday for applications for County Community Service Grants. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 28, 2011 - 1:43 PM) - Connect with Mecklenburg County when you need a speaker for your association or neighborhood group. http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 28, 2011 - 11:41 AM) - Get ready to cast your online vote for the Top Dog in Mecklenburg County this Friday. http://bit.ly/gctRek
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 28, 2011 - 9:39 AM) - mecklenburg county budget - Matthews Meeting March 29 (Broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/uncT)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 28, 2011 - 8:47 AM) - Tuesday 7pm Matthews Town Hall - Interactive discussion about County budget priorities. http://bit.ly/g9YX4V
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 28, 2011 - 8:38 AM) - If you're not going to the Islands for Spring Break mon at least take the kids to Ray's Splash Planet. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2011 - 3:20 PM) - Thursday is the deadline to submit an application for a County Community Service Grant. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2011 - 1:31 PM) - Now offering sponsorship signage @ Grady Cole. Text 704.621.1808 if interested.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2011 - 9:38 AM) - Interactive meeting with County officials in Matthews Tuesday. Hope to see you there. If not, we'll have a live stream. http://bit.ly/g9YX4V
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2011 - 8:25 AM) - About 5,000 homeowners got second reval notices this week. Here's the explanation http://bit.ly/erpjDH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2011 - 2:57 PM) - It's Thursday and you're thinking about Saturday and we're thinking about the Park and Rec Get Going Guide. http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2011 - 1:49 PM) - Owe taxes? Used to be between you and the Tax Man. Your names was in the newspaper. Now the whole world knows. Ouch. http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2011 - 11:54 AM) - Three Top Dog finalists are picked. Names are locked in the vault until April 1 when you can vote for your fave online. http://bit.ly/eaTgpN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2011 - 10:47 AM) - April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. DSS encourages you to call 704-336-CARE if you see abuse. http://bit.ly/eQDroy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2011 - 9:42 AM) - Don't forget Hike for Habitats at Reedy Creek on Saturday. Funder for underpriviledged kids. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2011 - 8:32 AM) - Lots of ways you can give back to the community. Connect with Mecklenburg to learn how. http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 23, 2011 - 2:29 PM) - Want a last memory of a departed loved one? Have Park & Rec dedicate a tree in their name. http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 23, 2011 - 12:36 PM) - 60,000 people had their names in the paper for not paying taxes in Mecklenburg County. R U 1? Check it off you list http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 23, 2011 - 10:32 AM) - Join us for a memorial walk will be held April 2 to kick off Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. http://bit.ly/gYiza8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 23, 2011 - 9:31 AM) - Looking forward to seeing you in Matthews for the County budget update March 29 at 7pm. http://bit.ly/g9YX4V
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 23, 2011 - 8:27 AM) - Top three contestants out of some 50 entrants in Bark in the Park Top Dog contest will be selected tomorrow.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 23, 2011 - 7:30 AM) - BOCC Meeting complete. Issue will come before the Board April 5. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:41 PM) - Roberts - Board Natural Resources Committee could consider some of the park funding issues at its April 5 meeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:36 PM) - Garges - No park project has been on the books longer with bonds approved than the Romare Bearden Park . #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:29 PM) - Comm Cogdell says he is reluctant to proceed without considering Capital Budget priority list. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:25 PM) - 3rd ward park would cost $11M. Some to be recovered through sponsorships. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:12 PM) - Previous owners of land for Romare Bearden park has option to buy back if park not developed. Shields - area would look a lot different.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:07 PM) - Garges - without the Romare Bearden Park Charlotte will not achieve label "Great City."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 5:03 PM) - P & Rec director Garges says 3rd ward park could be ready by Sep 2012 if Board frees up money now. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:58 PM) - Finance Director Dena Diorio now updating Board on financing of Romare Bearden (Third Ward) Park. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:51 PM) - Comm Cogdell - suggest the Knights come to Board's Economic Development Committee before it goes to full board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:46 PM) - Knights - we can build a $30M stadium but fans may not like it. Reasonable cost is about $54M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:42 PM) - Comm Clarke - #meckbocc needs some positive assurance from Knights in order to get an extension beyond sep.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:39 PM) - Comm Clarke - County should do all it can to help get stadium constructed - helps jobs in construction industry. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:33 PM) - Shields - no reason to push to do something else with the land even if Knights don't do successful extension of Sep 2011 deadline. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:32 PM) - Knights - we're interested in anything that will help the project work. Shields - #meckbocc will partner to make commercial retail work.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:30 PM) - Comm Dunlap - would it help Knights if #meckbocc allows development of retail around the stadium during stadium construction.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:28 PM) - Knights - will be shooting for 2013 opening in Charlotte. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:26 PM) - Knights - may come back to the #meckbocc this summer with better information about financing.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:23 PM) - Knights - it will take 18-22 months to complete construction once financing is secured. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:20 PM) - Knights update project. Design phase nearly complete but sponsors and financing different from five years ago. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:18 PM) - Knights Lease - 49 years with two extensions. Knight pay stadium construction cost and taxes on leasehold estate. Done Sep 2011. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:08 PM) - Artist rendering of baseball stadium has beautiful view of skyline in right and right center field. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 4:02 PM) - Fortunately there are lawyers who understand the multiple land swaps that would make urban parks possible. http://bit.ly/fvdWkp #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:43 PM) - Levine Properties would develop property surrounding 1st ward park. That could happen soon says P & R Director Garges. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:31 PM) - General Manager Shields outlining plans for parks in first, second and third wards. Reviewing agreements http://bit.ly/fvdWkp #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:24 PM) - Plans have been in the works for years for urban parks and more recently a baseball stadium. Effort now back on the table. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:22 PM) - General Manager Bobbie Shields opening the meeting about parks and uptown baseball. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - All the background docs for today's Park/Baseball meeting are at http://bit.ly/fvdWkp #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:07 PM) - BOCC Budget & Public Policy workshop starts in a few minutes at the government center. Baseball and urban park. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - So you got your name in the paper for not paying taxes. Now what? http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 2:12 PM) - Bord of County Commissioners meets at 3pm to talk about Triple A baseball and an urban park. http://bit.ly/fvdWkp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 11:10 AM) - County rain barrel and compost bin sale April 9. Details at http://bit.ly/gRHIHi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 10:07 AM) - First meeting of the Redictricting Advisory Committee starts at 10am at the government center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 9:33 AM) - Things without feet can make your compost pile better. http://bit.ly/f82MJE Who knew?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 9:06 AM) - Read the full report from the Future of the Library Task Force at http://bit.ly/ffWmsE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2011 - 8:06 AM) - Meeting complete. Again - Full report with recommendations at http://bit.ly/ffWmsE #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 8:06 PM) - Roberts - It wasn't a lack of good relationship between BOCC and #cmlibrary - it was lack of available funds.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 8:03 PM) - Suggestion that BOCC and Library Board of Trustees offer up three members each to study Task Force recommendations but no vote. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 8:02 PM) - Woodward - Doing nothing this coming year is the wrong direction. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:53 PM) - Woodward - Board of Trustees does all possible to align with County strategic goals. Please don't think of #cmlibrary as outside agency.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:34 PM) - Comm. Cogdell - The library is an outside agency. County has established four goals for outside agencies to get funding.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:33 PM) - Woodward - Report recommends that funding for ImaginOn be separately presented and considered each year. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:28 PM) - You can read all the recommendations of the task force at http://bit.ly/ffWmsE #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:25 PM) - Woodward now taking questions #cmlibrary http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:09 PM) - Woodward - It is essential that there be a close working relationship between the Library and the County on strategic issues . #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 7:07 PM) - Dr. Woodward nearly done with presentation and will take questions. Watch live at http://bit.ly/dQYeGv #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:56 PM) - Report - Main Library has more room than needed for its functions. Recommend study of space-use issue. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:54 PM) - Woodward - Task Force recommending redistribution of staff if no additional funding in FY12. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:51 PM) - Recommendation for long term funding - Quality of Life Assets be reviewed as a separate and distinct budget category. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:46 PM) - If the recommendation is accepted, #cmlibrarys funding would increase by $1.8 to $2.5 million
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:44 PM) - Task Force recommends that the Library be funded at the mean or median of peer group, $27.89 to 28.66 per capita #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:43 PM) - @lipstick_writer Must not be watching April's tweets.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:38 PM) - @lipstick_writer Here is April's tweet - Woodward: there must be a close alignment btwn county, #cmlibrary (cont) http://deck.ly/~pclRS
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:38 PM) - @lipstick_writer Those are Dr Woodward's words and the word align is also in the Presentation
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:36 PM) - Task Force does not believe the existing distribution of employees is the most efficient use of staff. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:34 PM) - Marketwise Survey - Regarding funding cuts, 48% believe funding of the #cmlibrary should increase and 6% believe it should decrease.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:31 PM) - Marketwise survey - 87% of residents believe that the Library is very or extremely important to the community. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:30 PM) - Woodward - Needs to be a closer relationship between County and #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:28 PM) - Report - Strategic and operational goals of the #cmlibrary were not properly aligned with those of the County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:27 PM) - #cmlibrary budget reduction was most among peer systems except for Dallas.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:26 PM) - The full Task Force Report and tonight's presentation now live at http://bit.ly/ffWmsE. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:24 PM) - Woodward - Study compared #cmlibrary with 55 peer library systems
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:20 PM) - Woodward - Meck Co Library system was not over-funded or overbuilt prior to last year's budget reductions compared to peer comm. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:18 PM) - Jim Woodward, Chancellor Emeritus, UNC Charlotte, Chair of the Task Force making the presentation #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:10 PM) - BOCC and Library Board meeting jointly to hear report from Future of the Library Task Force. Got it live at http://bit.ly/dQYeGv #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 6:02 PM) - BOCC and Library Board meet in joint session starting at 6. Live Stream http://bit.ly/dQYeGv #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 5:43 PM) - @MeckReal John Locke Foundation Transparency audit - Meck Co gets an A - best in NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 5:39 PM) - Still a lot of people coming down with the flu. Don't let it be you. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 3:40 PM) - This is the final week to apply for a County Community Service Grant. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 2:38 PM) - The next interactive forum with County Leaders is in Matthews March 29 at 7pm. Everyone is invited. http://bit.ly/g9YX4V
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 1:35 PM) - Newly appraised values for commercial property and condominiums go in the mail today. http://bit.ly/h6W8C4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - Worried about radioactive fallout? Should you take Potassium Iodide? Answers at http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 10:31 AM) - Mecklenburg County retains AAA Bond Rating from Moody's. http://bit.ly/gvCCm8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - BOCC and Library Board of Trustees get final report from Future of ther Library Task Force tonight at 6pm. http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 21, 2011 - 8:29 AM) - Got your coffee in one hand, mouse in the other, brain think about what to do today - Park and Rec Get Going Guide http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 19, 2011 - 7:56 AM) - Reedy Creek Nature Preserve has something for everyone. Check out their Facebook page to find out more. http://on.fb.me/hib83n
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - Mecklenburg County Earns Moody's AAA Bond Rating http://bit.ly/hXAPlk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 5:47 PM) - New to Charlotte. Our great urban park - Freedom Park - has quite a history. Video tribute at http://bit.ly/g27S0u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 1:51 PM) - The weather is great for your participation in the Great American Clean-up. Details at http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 11:47 AM) - Need to Connect with Mecklenburg County about a County service? Gotcha covered http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 10:46 AM) - Commercial and condo values get mailed Monday. Staff now working on residential appeals. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 9:45 AM) - Future of the Library Task Force reports to BOCC and Library Board on Monday at 6pm at the government center. http://bit.ly/ffWmsE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2011 - 8:43 AM) - Park and Rec Hike for Habitats March 26 at Reedy Creek Nature Center. Funder for scholarships for underpriviledged. http://bit.ly/fDk0KQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2011 - 2:45 PM) - Special meeting of the Future of the Library Task Force and BOCC Monday at 6pm. http://bit.ly/ffWmsE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2011 - 1:44 PM) - Don't forget to look on the wall at the restaurant. Or check the sanitation rating online at http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2011 - 11:42 AM) - The great urban get-away. That's what they call McDowell Nature Preserve. Camp, fish, hike just minutes from home. http://bit.ly/eee7cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - 501(c)(3)'s have until the end of March to apply for a County Community Service Grant. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2011 - 9:39 AM) - Just a few days left to submit your pooch pix for the Top Dog Contest. http://bit.ly/gctRek
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2011 - 8:37 AM) - Hike for Habitats to raise money for nature programs. Saturday, March 26 at Reedy Creek Nature Center. http://bit.ly/hzw66o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2011 - 1:37 PM) - Five hour meeting winding down...next regular meeting April 5 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 10:53 PM) - New code adopted...on to Commissioner Cooksey board agenda procedure item...deferred. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 10:52 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap reading new code of ethics to colleagues...no more free tix for county funded events #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 10:48 PM) - Commissioners defer vote on the Manager's Compliance Program. http://bit.ly/eSRsoF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 9:25 PM) - County Manager asks for Board approval of his Compliance Program and the addition of an additional Compliance Officer. http://bit.ly/eSRsoF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 8:41 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi is briefing the Board with the most recent budget information, including higher fuel prices. http://bit.ly/dKzbxU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 8:07 PM) - Get Real 2011 Survey for Public Funding Priorities being presented to the Board. http://bit.ly/gtXIJt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 7:49 PM) - Mecklenburg County Commissioners meeting underway. Watch the meeting live at http://bit.ly/hITcXL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 7:03 PM) - 32,792 Revaluation appeals submitted as deadline passes. http://bit.ly/gcJnQ2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 3:22 PM) - Mecklenburg Park and Recreation invites you to the first annual Hoop Jam, March 19 at Albemarle Rd Rec Center. http://bit.ly/dLSgwN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 2:59 PM) - The next Mecklenburg County Redistricting Committee meeting is set for 10 a.m. - noon on Tuesday, March 22.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 12:01 PM) - Redistricting process overview from January presentation to the Mecklenburg Board of Commissioners: http://bit.ly/haemwR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 10:26 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Redistricting Committee meeting is now under way.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2011 - 10:20 AM) - Remember, today is the final day to appeal your new home value. To date, 30,939 appeals have been filed. Learn more: http://bit.ly/igW4Aq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 14, 2011 - 3:14 PM) - Revaluation appeals count at 27,433. Monday is the deadline for appeal. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2011 - 3:29 PM) - This is your final weekend to work on your revaluation appeal. Monday is the final deadline. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2011 - 11:25 AM) - How can you connect with Mecklenburg County? Let us count the ways http://bit.ly/fPgWpt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Are you ready to increase your Vitamin D intake? Park and Rec can help with the Get Going Guide. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2011 - 8:22 AM) - @MrGWHunting BIP is April 30 at Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 10, 2011 - 8:45 PM) - Meeting with Rosanna at WAXN, official TV station of Bark in the Park.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 10, 2011 - 3:32 PM) - Running total of revaluation appeals as of 3pm today - 25,863. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 10, 2011 - 3:07 PM) - Get your free online copy of the Park and Rec Get Going Guide if you go right now to http://www.parkandrec.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 10, 2011 - 10:02 AM) - I have the top dog in Charlotte. Only one way to prove me wrong. Park & Rec Top Dog Contest now underway at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 10, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - McDowell Nature Preserve is an amazing urban get-away. How about a camping trip during spring break? http://bit.ly/eee7cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 8:19 PM) - While it's raining check out the Park and Rec Get Going Guide so you know how to play this weekend. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 7:15 PM) - #meckbocc will discuss the matter further at its March 15 meeting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:34 PM) - @briandfrancis Yes but nearly over
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:24 PM) - County legislative liaison Brian Francis not at this meeting. Stuck on tarmac in Washington due to storms in Charlotte #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:24 PM) - Comm Cogdell wondering how Meck opposition to these two bills might adversely impact relationship with legislature. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:21 PM) - #meckbocc questioning whether County should get involved in legislative process. Comm Clarke wants to think about it.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:18 PM) - HB 111 would remove parks from the list of places where concealed handguns are prohibited. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:08 PM) - HB 63 restricts County flexibility in preventing employees from having secured handguns in their cars.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:06 PM) - #meckbocc being asked by staff for direction relating to HB 63 and HB 111, Staff recommends opposing both these bills
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:02 PM) - #meckbocc now moving onto next items that relate to proposed legislation about handguns in certain settings. Live http://bit.ly/dOYyBp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 4:00 PM) - #meckbocc Commissioner Dunlap notes that initial Get Real results agree with Meck Co Board priorities
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:44 PM) - #meckBOCC now asking questions about the initial results of Get Real community meetings live at http://bit.ly/dOYyBp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:41 PM) - Get Real initial findings top three "people priorities" Education, Crime & Public Safety and Econ Development & jobs. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:28 PM) - What is Get Real 2011? Find out at http://www.getreal2011.org/ or watch live presentation to #meckbocc at http://bit.ly/dOYyBp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:22 PM) - BTW the running total of revaluation appeals as of 3pm today is 23,071 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:19 PM) - Presentation by Crossroads Charlotte to #meckbocc about the Get Real 2011 project. Live at http://bit.ly/dOYyBp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:18 PM) - BOCC meeting starting in a few minutes. Watch it live online at http://bit.ly/dOYyBp. Taking about guns in parks & restaurants #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 3:01 PM) - Want a little more detail about what's going on at Mecklenburg County? Check us out on Facebook http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 2:18 PM) - Have you noticed how many people have the flu. Seasons isn't over yet. Health Department can help. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 1:17 PM) - Library provides great access to public computers. Some Park and Rec recreations centers do too. http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 12:14 PM) - BOCC meets March 15. Want to say something at the meeting. Sign-up here http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 11:12 AM) - April 2 is the kick off of Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. http://bit.ly/gYiza8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 10:10 AM) - Did you hear Memorial Stadium is closed for structural assessment? It's true http://bit.ly/eKHu1A
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 9:08 AM) - Reminder, you now have until Monday to file an appeal of your new property value. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 09, 2011 - 8:07 AM) - Running total of Revaluation appeals was 20,592 as of 3pm. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2011 - 3:10 PM) - County extends deadline for appealing property values to March 14. http://bit.ly/eKPBrd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2011 - 11:24 AM) - Tax Assessor will decide today whether to extend the appeal deadline due to tech trouble with Real Estate Look-up yesterday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2011 - 9:02 AM) - Are you and your family involved in the Great American Clean-up? Now is your chance http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2011 - 8:02 AM) - BOCC meets at 3:00 Wednesday - public policy meeting including talk about guns in parks. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 07, 2011 - 1:51 PM) - Having a little tech trouble with Real Estate Look-up. Back online shortly
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 07, 2011 - 9:47 AM) - My dog is cuter than your dog and I'll prove it in the Park and Rec Top Dog Photo Contest. http://bit.ly/gctRek
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2011 - 7:31 PM) - Is there a greenway or park or creek near you? Designate that to be your project during the Great American Clean-up http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2011 - 3:33 PM) - Still deciding whether to appeal your revaluation notice? Here's a short video to help http://bit.ly/fmwu0G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2011 - 2:35 PM) - You have until March 31 to register for Youth Boxing Fitness Classes through Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/ejQzJV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2011 - 10:37 AM) - Board of County Commissioners will be working on their ethics policy in light of CIAA ticket issue. http://bit.ly/fmJBkU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2011 - 9:32 AM) - The County is closing Memorial Stadium for engineers to check structural integrity. http://bit.ly/eKHu1A
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - Deadline for applying for Community Service Grants from Meck County is March 31. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - Mecklenburg County eGov now makes it possible to pay business and license taxes/fees online. http://bit.ly/hlgbM5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 2:32 PM) - State may pass along more expenses to County than earlier thought http://bit.ly/ezfyq2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 1:31 PM) - The numbers aren't huge but County revenues are trending up going into FY12 budget season. http://bit.ly/gK308t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 11:30 AM) - Think you have a cute pooch? Prove it. Enter the Park and Rec Top Dog Photo Contest today. http://bit.ly/gctRek
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 10:26 AM) - Two cases of rabid raccoons on Jonathans Ridge Rd and Williams Rd in Charlotte. http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 9:34 AM) - BOCC approved creation of a larger Board of Equalization & Review http://bit.ly/eYoOB9 to help with reval appeals http://reval.chrmeck,org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 9:29 AM) - Brief rundown of BOCC actions at last night's meeting http://bit.ly/eBRjao full meeting video online shortly http://bit.ly/dQYeGv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2011 - 8:26 AM) - #meckbocc - Dunlap wants manager to provide details about money spent defending the County from lawsuits
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:57 PM) - If you're not watching the live #meckbocc meeting, you're missing amazing TV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:54 PM) - #meckbocc - Dunlap - Calls attention to an inaccurate story on WTB radio (which it had to issue a correctio (cont) http://deck.ly/~rGZ9D
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:52 PM) - #meckbocc - Dunlap - The Observer wants to dictate public policy - let them go out and get elected. http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:41 PM) - #meckbocc - Dunlap says common thread in all negative reporting by Observer is Commissioner Bill James. http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:39 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap live at #meckbocc meeting about Observer's editorial board treatment of Mecklenburg County http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:38 PM) - #meckbocc - Dunlap - Observer editorial board has written two recent editorials insisting that the manager b (cont) http://deck.ly/~PX8fj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:35 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap now making comments about recent reports of conflicts between commissioners and the manager. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:32 PM) - #mecfkbocc Board sends issue of tickets to Effective & Efficient Government Committee of Board for study.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:15 PM) - #meckbocc - Clarke says wrong for Observer to publish letters from people who are against supporting CIAA whil (cont) http://deck.ly/~CZlTX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:14 PM) - #meckbocc Cogdell to insinuate that a Commissioner would change a vote to get a few tickets is downright offensive.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:59 PM) - #meckbocc - Cogdell should we work on the core issues affecting the community or on collateral issues.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:58 PM) - #meckbocc - Cogdell it seems we're always having to put out fires instead of focusing on strategic business of the County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:56 PM) - #meckbocc Commissioner Cogdell says he is frustrated with the Observer dictating the Board's agenda.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:54 PM) - #meckbocc Board now debating issue of distribution of CIAA tickets. Watch the debate http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:37 PM) - #meckbocc - Yi Meck Co will suffer loss of lottery money bigger than thought. http://bit.ly/ezfyq2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:07 PM) - #meckbocc - Yi talkings about all the State cuts and shift of cost burden to Counties.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:05 PM) - #meckbocc - Hyong Yi now switching to expense side of budget. http://bit.ly/ezfyq2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:03 PM) - #meckbocc - County collecting about #26M a month in sales tax revenues consistently. http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - #meckbocc - reminder that those having difficulty paying their property taxes can call 311 and make arrangements to pay
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:49 PM) - Commissioner James #meckbocc asks for updated report on property tax scofflaws. Want to watch the meeting? http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:42 PM) - Diorio at #meckbocc on target for sales tax revenues and investment income.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:35 PM) - Diorio at #meckbocc - State change process for sales tax refunds causing dip in return to County
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:33 PM) - Diorio - tax collection is strong. Much better shape than last year #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:32 PM) - Budget report up now. Dena Diorio first with revenue report. http://bit.ly/gK308t kive meeting http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:30 PM) - #meckbocc meeting underway. Watch it live on the net at http://bit.ly/e7cx66
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 6:19 PM) - In-depth budget/financial report tonight at #meckbocc meeting. Watch it live starting at 6 http://bit.ly/feItPo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 5:41 PM) - Running total of revaluation appeals is 12,463 as of 3pm today. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 4:13 PM) - Today through the end of May is the Great American Clean-up. http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 2:12 PM) - You can do an online free subscription to the Park and Rec Newsletter. http://bit.ly/hYvJkF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 1:15 PM) - Important meeting of the Future of the Library Task Force today at 3:00. http://bit.ly/ffWmsE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 11:10 AM) - You can start submitting pictures for the Top Dog Content. Go to http://www.parkandrec.com and follow the directions.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 10:13 AM) - Last notice - Information meeting for those wanting to apply for Community Service Grant - 10am - Government Center http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 9:09 AM) - BOCC meets tonight at 6pm. Budget update, CIAA tickets, Board of Equilization and Review Nominations. Agenda http://bit.ly/e7cx66
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 8:07 AM) - Running total of revaluation appeals as of 3pm MOnday is 11,381. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2011 - 7:07 AM) - are you using the Get Going Guide to help you make your family recreation decisions? http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 28, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - Are you ready for the kick-off of the Great American Clean-up? http://bit.ly/hmt9yM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 28, 2011 - 3:19 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm. CIAA ticket distribution on the agenda. http://bit.ly/e7cx66
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 28, 2011 - 1:21 PM) - Future of he Library Task Force meets tomorrow at 3 to finalize its recommendations. http://bit.ly/ffWmsE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 28, 2011 - 10:20 AM) - Important meeting Tuesday for non profits interested in applying for Community Service Grant. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 28, 2011 - 9:23 AM) - If you went to a different County park once a week it would take you four years to see them all. Get started today at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2011 - 3:20 PM) - Running total of Revaluation appeals as of 3pm today - 10,363 http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - If you're a non-profit interested in a County Community Service Grant there's a March 1 meeting you need to attend. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2011 - 1:22 PM) - You can watch last night's County budget kick-off on ustream at http://bit.ly/fB7ses
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2011 - 10:21 AM) - All work and no play makes for really empty parks. Park and Rec's Get Going Guide for Spring & Summer now ready at http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Yi - Board priorities are similar to priorities of this group tonight. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:47 PM) - Yi - First of many community meetings about the budget. Look for future opportunities. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:46 PM) - Chairman Roberts agrees with group that budget is so inter-related changing one thing impacts another. (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:43 PM) - Watch the community dialogue live at http://bit.ly/fB7ses. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:33 PM) - Willie Ratchford now asking groups to report to the full body. Chris Wannamaker now up. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:29 PM) - Going into small groups to discuss community priorities, then back in large group. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:04 PM) - Community Relations Director Willie Ratchford now opening community dialogue. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 8:02 PM) - Yi - County thinking strategically. Will direct funds to critical success factors. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:47 PM) - Yi - County starting the FY12 budget season only $.5M under expected expenses. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:46 PM) - County has cut $150M from its budget in the last 3 years. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:44 PM) - Join us live at http://bit.ly/fB7ses on ustream (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:42 PM) - All levels of government have lost revenue and reduced spending severely. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:40 PM) - Yi - Housing boom was great while it lasted, but it forced a reduction mode for the County. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:39 PM) - During 2000's County voters approved $1.5B in bonds. That increased our debt payments #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:36 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi now presenting "how did we get here" scenario. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:34 PM) - Jones - There will be some tough choices again this year. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:32 PM) - Great turnout for the County Budget Kick-off at Charlotte School of Law tonight. Live stream. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:30 PM) - Jones says steep cuts last year in HR and other depts has resulted in some service slippage. #meckbudge (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:28 PM) - Harry Jones says he cannot promise that his recommended budget will be based on revenue neutral. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:26 PM) - Harry Jones says his budget this year is most important in his 10 years. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:25 PM) - Manager Harry Jones now soeaking at Budget Kick-off. Watch it live. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:22 PM) - Commission Chair Roberts says decisions at federal, State and local levels impact the Cty budget. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:20 PM) - District 3 Commissioner George Dunlap addressing the group. Thanks for cdoming out. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:14 PM) - Brandi Williams of Crossroad Charlotte speaking to group at Budget Kick-off. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:12 PM) - Brian Gott of Mecklenburg County inviting people to Connect with Mecklenburg County. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:10 PM) - Commission Chair Jennifer Roberts inviting questions from the 80 people here at budet kickoff. http://bit.ly/ (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 7:09 PM) - Now looking at a live picture of the County Budget kick-off at http://bit.ly/fB7ses #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 6:54 PM) - Setting up at the Charlotte School of Law for tonight's County Budget kickoff. #meckbudget (live at http://ustre.am/ut0R)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 5:25 PM) - Running total of appeals filed with the Tax Assessor - 8,753 as of 3pm. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 3:28 PM) - Getting ready for tonight's County budget kickoff. Live at 7pm (live at http://ustre.am/t66C)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 2:35 PM) - Can't get to the interactive County budget meeting tonight? Not a problem. Catch it live here. http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 1:44 PM) - About 8,000 people have filed an appeal with the Tax Assessor so far. Still working on yours? Here a helpful video http://bit.ly/fmwu0G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2011 - 10:44 AM) - Running total for revaluation appeals as of 3:00 today is 7,948 http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 3:17 PM) - Is your teen going out this weekend? Feb is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Talk to them. Resource at http://bit.ly/fszlvT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 2:34 PM) - Time to register kids ages 4-12 for summer Park and Rec baseball leagues. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 1:33 PM) - Want a piece of County Community Service Grant money? Information meeting for qualified 501 (c)(3)'s March 1. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 12:31 PM) - Save the date - 2/24 at 7pm. Your chance to tell Mecklenburg County your budget priorities for next year. http://bit.ly/ft7Vjv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 11:29 AM) - Any time you get an "A" you like to brag about it. Mecklenburg County just got one. http://bit.ly/fVMdal
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 10:40 AM) - Now you can pay for your business license, yard sale license, beer & wine license and more online at http://bit.ly/hlgbM5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2011 - 10:29 AM) - #meckbocc spending a lot of time discussing which priority level Park and Rec services will fall into. We're live at http://bit.ly/e9jYD2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 5:03 PM) - #meckbocc shifting services to different priority levels. Watch the process live at http://bit.ly/e9jYD2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 4:46 PM) - #meckbocc beginning to move services around in various priority levels. Economic Development has temporaril (cont) http://deck.ly/~bWh8j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 4:35 PM) - Commissioners Leake and James absent today. Board agrees to continue with today's exercize. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 4:20 PM) - Three commissioners missing today and others are wondering if the prioritization should continue. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 4:18 PM) - Chairman Robert is concerned about where we are starting with many services moved out of last year's priorit (cont) http://deck.ly/~zyznx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 4:15 PM) - #meckbocc discussion about budget priorities live on the Internet at http://bit.ly/e9jYD2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 4:09 PM) - #meckbocc discussing prioritizing services as it begins the FY12 budget process. Live discussion at http://bit.ly/e9jYD2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:47 PM) - Up next at BOCC is opportunity for the #meckbocc to put County services into priority order. Here's what the (cont) http://deck.ly/~4AHDE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:41 PM) - You can view the Community Service Grant presentation at http://bit.ly/gM00Zv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:39 PM) - All qualified 501(c)(3)'s interested in applying for a Community Service Grant should attend information sessi (cont) http://deck.ly/~y9iKH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:34 PM) - Target for non-profit funding for FY12 will be about the same $3M+ as last year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:30 PM) - BOCC discussion continues discussion about Community Service Grants. Live at http://bit.ly/e9jYD2 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:25 PM) - Those non-profits that want to apply for a grant need to focus on four areas: train & place the unemployed, im (cont) http://deck.ly/~c9zFN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:15 PM) - County holds information meeting for non-profits who want to apply for a grant on March 1 http://bit.ly/ia533c #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:11 PM) - The BOCC meeting is about to begin with a discussion about Community Service Grants. http://bit.ly/e9jYD2 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 3:08 PM) - BOCC discusses its FY12 budget priorities starting at 3:00. Live Internet stream at http://bit.ly/e9jYD2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 2:55 PM) - County Commissioners discuss their budget priorities at 3 today. We'll stream the meeting live and bring you real-time tweets #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 1:56 PM) - Reminder about the System of Care Open House Thursday night. http://bit.ly/efHDWQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 12:50 PM) - About 6,900 people have filed appeals to their new property value. You have until March 10 to file yours. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 11:48 AM) - The Park and Recreation Department is all about opening the outdoors to everyone. The Get Going Guide is your key http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 10:44 AM) - 501(c)(3)'s - Your chance to get information about County Community Service Grants 10am March 1. http://bit.ly/ia533c
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 9:41 AM) - County budget priorities? You tell us. Thursday 7pm Charlotte School of Law. http://bit.ly/ft7Vjv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2011 - 8:39 AM) - County leaders need your input on the FY12 budget. Here's your first chance! http://bit.ly/hxLO10
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 18, 2011 - 2:12 PM) - Before the family gets settled in for the night take a look at what's possible for this summer in the Get Going Guide http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 6:34 PM) - BOCC has made some adjustments in its policy for appointing people to Advisory Boards. http://bit.ly/gXZbTr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 2:32 PM) - Assessor has received about 5,000 appeals from property owners. Remember you have until March 10 to appeal. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 1:29 PM) - If you like the outdoors, Reedy Creek is the best kept secret in town. They have an active Facebook group at http://on.fb.me/hib83n
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - CMS and County are talking about how to deal with issues regarding the FY12 budget. http://bit.ly/eksncH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - Kick-off of a series of FY12 County Budget talks with community groups is Feb 24 at 7pm Charlotte School of Law. http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Cooperative extension tree and shrub sale in full swing. Add warm weather and we see curb appeal in your future. http://bit.ly/fT2dCM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 8:20 AM) - Weather turning warm. Park and Rec Get Going Guide is hot. http://bit.ly/e2wiNu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2011 - 7:20 AM) - County and CMS concerned about State cuts to schools http://bit.ly/eksncH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 3:34 PM) - Daily running count of revaluation appeals as of 3pm today 5,070. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 3:06 PM) - Registration ends next week to sign up kids for summer baseball leagues through Park & Rec http://bit.ly/i9xO4P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 2:33 PM) - BOCC has proclaimed February to be Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month http://bit.ly/fszlvT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 1:31 PM) - Revaluation Team did a live Q & A with the Observer on Monday. Soem great question. Check it out http://bit.ly/fiROY9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 12:28 PM) - Every 4 years the County does a Community Health Assessment/ Here is the 2010 report http://bit.ly/f9E3G4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 11:27 AM) - We had some great news about the outlook for the FY12 County budget last night. http://bit.ly/dXIpph
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 10:24 AM) - Our composting classes are so popular they fill up fast so register now http://bit.ly/dQ29Ki
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - Wrap-up of the Board's actions during last night's meeting in the Commission Capsule http://bit.ly/ijeQ9E
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Here is the statement crafted by the BOCC about the County Manager http://bit.ly/ijeQ9E #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 11:06 PM) - Manager Jones apologized to Board and public for not communicating properly. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 10:56 PM) - Board adopted the statement they crafted in closed dession and it will be on the County website soon. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 10:55 PM) - Chairman Roberts calling meeting back to order. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 10:48 PM) - BOCC coming back from closed session #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 10:47 PM) - #meckbocc in closed session. They will come out when they are done and we will be live again.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 9:07 PM) - @MelissaTweets You're the best. We appreciate the shout-out. Wish I had your 18K followers.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 8:21 PM) - At the end of the public meeting the Board will resume its closed session meeting and we will report the results. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 8:15 PM) - Board has adopted changes to the Advisory Board Appointment Policy. http://bit.ly/gXZbTr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 8:13 PM) - View budget update presentation http://bit.ly/dXIpph watch meeting live at http://bit.ly/grZECr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 7:28 PM) - Commissioner Roberts cautions that cuts in State budget could cost the County more money. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 7:25 PM) - Hyong Yi says as things stand now FY11 will end with a $5M surplus. #meckbocc. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - County will save $12M in debt payments because County hasn't borrowed money for 3 years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 7:13 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi says this is the best shape the County has been in starting a budget season since he's been with the County 7 yrs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 6:54 PM) - County staff says budget gap is about $500K going into the budget season. Best shape in 3 years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 6:46 PM) - County staff projects 3% growth in sales tax revenue and 1% in property tax not including reval. http://bit.ly/grZECr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 6:44 PM) - Coming up shortly - Budget Update including revenue and expense assumptions. Live stream http://bit.ly/grZECr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 6:36 PM) - @news14Broders Informal correct
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 6:17 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting has just started. Watch it live http://bit.ly/grZECr Agenda http://bit.ly/hKMZmO #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 6:16 PM) - Running total of revaluation appeals as of 3pm today is 4,223. http://reval.charmeck.org #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 3:10 PM) - If you missed the live Internet chat with the reval team yesterday you can view the replay at http://bit.ly/fiROY9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 2:51 PM) - Future of the Library Task Force starts at 3 at the Morrison Regional Library.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 1:39 PM) - Deadline for appealing your new property value is March 10. Here's a short video with step-by-step process to appeal http://bit.ly/fmwu0G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 11:49 AM) - The Education Liaison Committees of BOCCand CMS meeting today to discuss the FY12 budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 9:48 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting tonight at 6pm. The Budget and community health assessment on the agenda http://bit.ly/hKMZmO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2011 - 8:41 AM) - Like to take part in Green events? New calendar in town at http://bit.ly/g6Cocp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 2:49 PM) - We've got some details about the sewer relief project near the Upper McAlpine Creek Greenway and park http://bit.ly/hcN2oE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 1:02 PM) - Thanks to all who took part in the live chat about reval. Archived Q & A at http://www.charlotteobserver.com/chat
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 1:00 PM) - Just about 10 minutes left on the live Observer chat with the revaluation experts. http://bit.ly/dXGBsv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 12:52 PM) - Revaluation 101 going on via live chat with the Observer. Join us http://bit.ly/dXGBsv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 12:35 PM) - Need some entertainment at your lunch table. Point your phone to http://bit.ly/dXGBsv and watch the live chat about revaluation
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 12:20 PM) - Revaluation team of Chuck Hicks and Eric Anderson answering your reval questions live at http://bit.ly/dXGBsv RT?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 12:11 PM) - Loving this technology. Live chat with revaluation team moderated by the Observer http://bit.ly/dXGBsv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 12:04 PM) - Great questions coming in at the Observer website. Look for the prompt at the top of the page for the live revaluation chat
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 11:57 AM) - Revaluation team about to do live chat at charlotteObserver.com/chat. Send us your questions. Get correct answers
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 11:55 AM) - Cooperative Extension has a big Spring Plant Sale Feb 25. http://bit.ly/fT2dCM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 11:47 AM) - The Observer is doing live chat 12noon to 1:00 with the County revaluation team. Join in starting at 11:30 http://bit.ly/dXGBsv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 11:12 AM) - 60 degrees and you have kids at home? That's a recipe for a visit to the great outdoors. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 10:49 AM) - We have an interesting post at Mecklenblog about last week's revaluation experience. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 9:52 AM) - March 10 deadline if you want to appeal your new property value. Appeal form is part of the notice you got in the mail. http://bit.ly/cSTet8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 8:45 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm. We'll stream it live on the Internet. Agenda http://bit.ly/hKMZmO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 14, 2011 - 7:45 AM) - Got some great numbers to report at our Facebook page. http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2011 - 7:58 AM) - We could use some baseball coaches for summer leagues. Interested? http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 7:20 PM) - System of Care Open House Feb 24. Providers, families, youth, and agencies are all encouraged to attend. http://bit.ly/efHDWQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 3:39 PM) - Your Cooperative Extension is holding a Spring Plant Sale through Feb 25 http://bit.ly/fT2dCM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 2:36 PM) - There's a new calendar of local "Green" events at http://bit.ly/g6Cocp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 11:34 AM) - The Health Dept is starting a Youth Nutrition/Physical Activity Policy Council. 9th, 10th, and 11th graders apply at http://bit.ly/fIzoc7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 10:29 AM) - Need to get something off your chest at the Board of County Comissioners meeting? Sign up to speak http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 9:27 AM) - Did you see the forecast for the weekend? Did you see the Park and Rec Get Going Guide? Nice how they work together http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 8:25 AM) - Lots of talk out there about the revaluation notices. Lots of answers at http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2011 - 7:25 AM) - Time to get the kids signed up for summer Park and Rec baseball http://bit.ly/i9xO4P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 7:31 PM) - Life in reverse. 3. She wil love you. 2. Make Valentine's restaurant reservation. 1.Check the sanitation rating http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 3:34 PM) - Hump Day. Already thinking about getting outdoors this weekend? http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 2:33 PM) - You will find something new every time you use Mecklenburg County's GeoPortal http://bit.ly/5Ps0f8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 1:32 PM) - Got a short video that talks about appealing your new property value. http://bit.ly/fmwu0G also the website http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 12:27 PM) - Save the date. Feb 14 noon to 1:00pm. Revaluation Team live chat at the Observer website.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 11:21 AM) - Extra, Extra, read all about it. The Park and Rec Newsletter at a computer near you. http://bit.ly/hYvJkF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 10:20 AM) - No decision made by BOCC yesterday but they heard a proposal to change the way we handle trash. The ReVenture project http://bit.ly/e5QnXn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 9:17 AM) - County has found a way to save as much as $10M by changing the way it makes purchases. http://bit.ly/eFliur
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 8:16 AM) - The Real Estate Lookup app on CharMeck is up and running. http://bit.ly/gtwmdL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 7:44 AM) - Temporaily having trouble with "Real Estate Lookup." We'll have it back on line as soon as we can. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 7:27 AM) - Did you get your revaluation notice yesterday? Now what? Answer could be at http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2011 - 7:16 AM) - Next regular meeting of the #meckbocc is Tuesday, February 15. Watch County website for details. http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 5:25 PM) - As example - it look 15 years to get a permit for Foxhole Landfill and that's only for construction waste. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 5:02 PM) - reVenture still a long way from breaking ground. Lot of permitting and EPA issues to overcome. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:59 PM) - Read Sierra Club position on reVenture at http://northcarolina.sierraclub.org/ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:46 PM) - #meckbocc Bill Gupton of Sierra Club now presenting its position on the reVenture project. Says not opposed, but pointing out negatives.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:30 PM) - If you want to learn more about reVenture - go to their website http://bit.ly/fHOKAL #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:26 PM) - reVenture is not creating energy from incineration of trash. Process is gasification. http://bit.ly/e5QnXn #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:19 PM) - reVenture plant would create 20 megawatts of energy when in full operation. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:16 PM) - Reventure is a waste-to-energy plan that would use County solid waste to create power. http://bit.ly/e5QnXn #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:11 PM) - #meckbocc now hearing from Solid Waste Manager Bruce Gledhill about Reventure . PowerPoint http://bit.ly/e5QnXn Live http://bit.ly/f4mhNJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:08 PM) - #meckbocc has no objection to Manager's plan to work with Deloitte. Will come back to board when phase 2 is ready. http://bit.ly/eFliur
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 4:01 PM) - Finance Director Dena Diorio says we pay Deloitte only $540K now - the rest is based on performance. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:59 PM) - Deloitte was the only consulting company willing to do upfront work pro bono or drastically reduced rate. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:52 PM) - Manager Jones - this new business process may result in a reduction of staff long-term. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:50 PM) - Commissioner Clarke - This isn't going to be easy. Changing County systems this drastically may take some time #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:48 PM) - If #mecbocc kicks in phase 2 of Deloitte plan could save taxpayers $20M. Deloitte makes money if results are achieved http://bit.ly/eFliur
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:43 PM) - Two items on the #meckbocc agenda today http://bit.ly/f5ID1x Reventure Park plan coming up live at http://bit.ly/f4mhNJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:37 PM) - We're not out of the woods yet. It is still worth getting your flu shot. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - #meckbocc hearing presentation from Deloitte about new process with 2-1/2 to 1 $ROI. http://bit.ly/eFliur
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:28 PM) - County adopts concept of strategic sourcing as the basis for business change to save taxpayers $millions. http://bit.ly/f4mhNJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:25 PM) - #meckbocc listening to details of the business process change brought to the County by Deloitte Consulting. Live http://bit.ly/f4mhNJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:21 PM) - Meck County implementing business process changes that could save $6-$10M a year in commodity purchases. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:18 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting about to start. Live Internet stream http://bit.ly/f4mhNJ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 3:09 PM) - Stay current on all the County news at http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 1:34 PM) - Now is the time to sign your kids up for Park and Rec baseball leagues. http://bit.ly/i9xO4P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 12:33 PM) - If you're 50 or better and don't have plans for Valentine's try the Sweetheart Ball at the Albemarle Rec center Friday http://bit.ly/eRlr99
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 11:30 AM) - Tell your teen that having a boyfriend or girfriend doesn't mean they have to put up with abuse. Information at http://bit.ly/fszlvT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 9:28 AM) - Revaluation Notices arrive at your home this week. Appeal deadline is March 10. Good info at http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 8:23 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets at 3:00 at the government center. Agenda http://bit.ly/f5ID1x
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2011 - 7:23 AM) - The February Park and Rec Newsletter is full of amazing things to do at 200 Park and Rec facilities http://bit.ly/hYvJkF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 3:32 PM) - There is a live event with Tax Assessor Garrett Alexander at 4:00 about Revaluation http://bit.ly/hGPzg8 #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 3:24 PM) - The 2010 Community Health Assessment is now available at http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 2:30 PM) - Want more than just 140 characters? We're on Facebook http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY and Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 1:28 PM) - Taking your sweetie to a restaurant for Valentine's Day. Love to have you check the sanitation rating first. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 12:26 PM) - Short video showing the technology involved in the 2011 Revaluation of County properties. http://bit.ly/cVQmeN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 11:25 AM) - Board of County Commissioners hols public policy meeting Tuesday at 3pm at the Government Center. http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Historic Landmarks Commission holds public hearing on the Barringer Hotel tonight. http://bit.ly/fCr052
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 8:22 AM) - Your new home value notices will be in the mail this week. Tools to answer your questions are at http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 07, 2011 - 7:22 AM) - Still developing your weekend plans? Let the Park and Rec Get Going Guide be your...well your guide to get going. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2011 - 2:55 PM) - The Historic Landmarks Commission hearing on the Barringer Hotel happens Monday night http://bit.ly/fCr052
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2011 - 11:54 AM) - You will get your new notice of property value next week. Read all about it at reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2011 - 10:53 AM) - Remember getting outside last Sunday, how great it was. Keep the feeling alive. Do it again this weekend http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2011 - 9:51 AM) - Sweetheart Ball at Albemarle Rec Center tonight 6-9pm for anyone age 50 or better. http://bit.ly/eRlr99
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2011 - 8:46 AM) - It's National Teen Dationg Violence Awareness Month. This stuff is not a joke. http://bit.ly/fszlvT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2011 - 9:09 PM) - While you have a few minutes why not go online and register the kids for Park and Rc baseball. http://bit.ly/i9xO4P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2011 - 7:44 PM) - Did you know many of the Park and Rec recreation centers have computers for public use? http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2011 - 4:49 PM) - Once you get the notice of new value next week you're going to want to know more about the 2011 Revaluation. Here it is http://bit.ly/fmwu0G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2011 - 11:41 AM) - There are those who are unpleasantly surprised and there are those who check a restaurant sanitation rating in advance. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2011 - 10:59 AM) - If you're not getting the Park and Rec eNewsletter - you're missing it. http://bit.ly/hYvJkF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2011 - 8:41 AM) - You've never been to Reedy Creek Nature Preserve? You're missing it. http://bit.ly/heYx7G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - Check out the new revaluation appeal video http://bit.ly/fmwu0G or get answers to all your questions at reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2011 - 9:23 AM) - The Commission Capsule is a wrap-up of last night's County Commission meeting http://bit.ly/fVU45M
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Board defers motion on Bright Beginnings until April. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 9:24 PM) - Board approved the changes to the pre-trial service eligibility policy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 8:39 PM) - Board being asked to change pretrial services eligibility policy. Summary of changes http://bit.ly/hIP7cf #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 8:35 PM) - Homeowners should get their new property value next week. Questions? reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 8:24 PM) - Total value of the residential property included in this report is $60 billion. Commercial and condos not in this report. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 8:01 PM) - Board now watching a short video about the revaluation appeal process. Watch it at http://bit.ly/fmwu0G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 7:50 PM) - Coming up at the Board meeting - the much awaited report from the Assessor on home values. Watch it at http://bit.ly/ihH1bR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 7:44 PM) - IBM suggests that all local government entities be involved in Capital decisions. http://bit.ly/fFF3Tj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 6:25 PM) - IBM conducted a two-week study of Capital planning and funding and has recommendations to make the system better. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 6:24 PM) - Board will hear a report from IBM about Joint Capital Master Planning. Full Report http://bit.ly/ePat5E Live http://bit.ly/ihH1bR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 6:20 PM) - Commissioner Leake has added an item to the agenda about $10 million funding for pre-school kids. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 6:08 PM) - BOCC meeting starting. Agenda http://bit.ly/gAEtUi Live Stream http://bit.ly/ihH1bR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 6:05 PM) - Board of County Commissioner meeting starts at 6pm. We'll have real-time tweets tagged #meckbocc. Agenda http://bit.ly/gAEtUi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 5:19 PM) - It's not too late to get a flu shot. County Health Department has details http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 4:18 PM) - 2011 Revaluation notices go out next week. What's it all about? try http://reval/charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 3:17 PM) - 311 Online can answer most of your questions about City and County services. http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 2:15 PM) - Full wrap-up of last week's County Strategic Planning Conference at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 1:14 PM) - Time to sign-up for Park and Rec baseball for children ages 4-12. League play runs April to June. http://bit.ly/i9xO4P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 12:12 PM) - Future of thre Library Task Force meeting today at 3 at the Morrison Regional Library. Open to the public.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 11:11 AM) - Domestic Violence Lunch and Learn today 12:30 at 601 E. 5th Street. Jill Dinwiddie is the speaker
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 10:09 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meet tonight. Revaluation, Budget Update, Capital Planning and more. Agenda http://bit.ly/gAEtUi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 9:08 AM) - There's a new revaluation video. This one focuses on the appeal process. http://bit.ly/fmwu0G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2011 - 8:07 AM) - Make sure square footage and all information is correct on your valuation statement. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church hosting Revaluation meeting for district 2. 30+ interested citizens in attendence.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 6:49 PM) - Mecklenburg County Assessor beginning District 2 Revaluation Meeting to good crowd. #reval, #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 6:41 PM) - Penalties for not paying last year's property taxes kicked in January 5. Pay here http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 2:36 PM) - How are we doing? Check out the 2010 Mecklenburg County Performance Report http://bit.ly/hIUIQy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 1:34 PM) - Reminder about the fish consumption alert from the Health Department. http://bit.ly/dVjcCH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 12:35 PM) - Historic Landmarks Commission has public hearing on the Barringer Hotel Feb 7. Details http://bit.ly/ajaTdH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - Future of the Library Task Force meets Tuesday at 3pm. http://bit.ly/ajaTdH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 10:31 AM) - Get a wrap-up of the Board's Strategic Planning Conference at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - Commissioners meet Tuesday night. Will receive revaluation numbers from the Assessor. Agenda http://bit.ly/gAEtUi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 8:28 AM) - Two important revaluation public meetings tonight. District 1 and District 2. Get details at http://bit.ly/ijtzZf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2011 - 7:28 AM) - #meckbocc Working lunch. Back live http://bit.ly/gZS6R0 Outside Agency Funding http://bit.ly/ekfyPp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 12:31 PM) - #meckbocc Debt segment of the conf. complete. Short break. Back live at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0 about outside agencies http://bit.ly/ekfyPp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 12:15 PM) - #meckbocc Glad you're with us. Get all the Planning Conference docs at http://bit.ly/hSVKxG. Thursday wrap-up at http://bit.ly/eBjKTn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 11:24 AM) - @AprilBethea Happy to help
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 11:20 AM) - #meckbocc Board talking about current and future debt at http://bit.ly/i5k2aL. Documents http://bit.ly/ewMh4l
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 11:08 AM) - #meckbocc Short break at the Planning Conference. Back in a few minutes at http://bit.ly/i5k2aL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - #meckbocc You can do live chat at our live stream http://bit.ly/gZS6R0. What do you think of the Board's conversation?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 10:16 AM) - #meckbocc Board now hearing presentation about Capital Planning/Prioritizing http://bit.ly/dRivFh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 9:35 AM) - #meckbocc There is some support for allowing County to opt out of 1% arts policy for certain building projects. http://bit.ly/feH4QM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 9:32 AM) - #meckbocc Board now discussing agenda for the day. All Conference documents at http://bit.ly/hSVKxG Live at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 9:18 AM) - #meckbocc Here's the live stream of the planning conference http://bit.ly/gZS6R0. Here's the wrap-up of yesterday http://bit.ly/eBjKTn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 8:58 AM) - #meckbocc Up first at the Planning Conference - Capital Budget Planning http://bit.ly/dRivFh Live stream http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 8:47 AM) - #meckbocc Today Capital Budget & Planning, Debt Service and Funding non-profits.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 8:30 AM) - #meckbocc Day 3 of the Planning Conference getting underway. Yesterday recap at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/eBjKTn Live http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2011 - 8:27 AM) - #meckbocc Staff recommends backing off seeking earmarks and focus on getting more federal grant money. http://bit.ly/gqpn5W Support NACo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 3:02 PM) - #meckbocc County's return on investment for lobbying effort is not great. Spent $500K - received $200K. http://bit.ly/gqpn5W
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 2:57 PM) - #meckbocc back in session talking about working with Federal Government -earmarks, grants, lobbying, etc http://bit.ly/i5k2aL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 2:55 PM) - #meckbocc Board decides not to split precincts during redistricting. Live discussion http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 2:07 PM) - #meckbocc Board agrees to let an advisory board provide guidance in making redistricting decisions. Details at http://bit.ly/hyhLCJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 2:05 PM) - #meckbocc Board discussing how to determine new districts. Live http://bit.ly/gZS6R0 options http://bit.ly/hyhLCJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 1:45 PM) - #meckbocc Board agrees to discuss 4 year terms at a future Board meeting. http://bit.ly/hyhLCJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 1:31 PM) - #meckbocc Redistricting is more than geography. It relates to length of terms, number of commissioners and more. http://bit.ly/hyhLCJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 12:54 PM) - #meckbocc BOCC will consider redistricting in August and make decisions by September. Details http://bit.ly/hyhLCJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 12:41 PM) - #meckbocc Afternoon session starting. Brian Francis now talking about redistricting. Live http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 12:36 PM) - Two more revaluation meetings set for Monday. http://bit.ly/ee2h6G #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 12:27 PM) - @Meck_eGov So 33 things in #1 are a bad thing?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 11:55 AM) - #meckbocc Community survey would add economic development and jobs/employment assistance. http://bit.ly/hqOqgz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - #meckbocc Board #1 priorities last year were schools, debt service and education services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 11:39 AM) - #meckbocc Board now looking at list of community priorities to see if they would like to rank them differently. Live http://bit.ly/i5k2aL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 11:32 AM) - #meckbocc Taking a short break. Back live on the "B" stream right after 11am. http://bit.ly/i5k2aL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 10:50 AM) - #meckbocc With limited investment opportunities, County must pick the most critical needs of the community. Live Stream http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 10:47 AM) - #meckbocc Discussion centering around schools and graduation and vocational training as critical community needs http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 10:30 AM) - #meckbocc Board now discussing most important critical needs of the community. Live at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 10:03 AM) - #meckbocc Manager Harry Jones has identified seven issues that the County needs to focus its resources on http://bit.ly/i0xxYL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 10:01 AM) - #meckbocc Read about highlights of the first day of the Strategic Planning Conference at Mecklenblog http://meckconnect.wordpress.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 9:57 AM) - #meckbocc Read the full report on the community assessment of community critical needs http://bit.ly/i0xxYL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 9:55 AM) - #meckbocc Staff releases to Board results of community and employee forums about County critical needs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 9:48 AM) - BOCC Strategic Planning Conference Day 2. Live at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 9:47 AM) - Getting ready to start day two of the County Strategic Planning Conference. Live stream http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 8:22 AM) - Real-time tweets from the BOCC Strategic Planning Conference again today. Links to docs & live stream http://bit.ly/cIgMC3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2011 - 7:45 AM) - #meckbocc First day of Strategic Planning Conference complete. Watch video at ustream.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 3:23 PM) - #meckbocc commissioners debating budget model. Some concerned that they don't have performance leverage with CMS. live http://bit.ly/i5k2aL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 2:42 PM) - BOCC - you can now view the second half of he morning planning conference video stream http://bit.ly/dULVdd #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 2:16 PM) - BOCC - Harry Jones talking about why we budget the way we do. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 2:11 PM) - BOCC - Strategic Planning Conference running ahead of schedule. In a break now. Back with live stream at http://bit.ly/i5k2aL #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 1:44 PM) - BOCC - Yi revaluation is a unique opportunity to impact how the County operates. One-time revenue event. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 1:29 PM) - BOCC - Manager says there are many programs that the County funds above what is required. Those may be targetted. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 1:26 PM) - BOCC - Yi says County Manager has priorities that involve merit pay and other compensation for County employees. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 1:20 PM) - BOCC - Yi about FY12 anticipated expenses $40 million. Offset by $26 million non-tax money coming in http://bit.ly/i5pJSm #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 1:09 PM) - BOCC - Yi says no major mid-year budget cuts in FY11. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 1:03 PM) - Finance Director Dena Diorio talking about FY11 & FY12 financial indicators. PP at http://bit.ly/i5pJSm #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 12:43 PM) - Back live at BOCC retreat with overview of budget and revenue trends, Stream at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0. PP at http://bit.ly/ikqhtg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 12:41 PM) - Miss something from the 8:30-10:30am segment of the BOCC retreat? View it here http://bit.ly/hzbvas #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 12:09 PM) - BOCC Retreat - Troutman - State looking at $3.7 million deficit. Counties will be dramatically impacted. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:55 AM) - BOCC Retreat - Troutman - Last year 16 NC counties increased tax rate. 49 cut budgets for second year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:52 AM) - BOCC Retreat - Troutman - expect more cuts from the State http://bit.ly/feWDrd #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:40 AM) - BOCC Retreat - Live stream at http://bit.ly/i5k2aL #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:33 AM) - BOCC Retreat - Rebecca Troutman of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:31 AM) - Colbert - Legislature must discuss changes in the State Pension Plan. Costs are high. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:12 AM) - Colbert - National trend is for employers to restore 401K match that has previously been taken away. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:03 AM) - Colbert - National trend is for companies to restore pay increases. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 11:01 AM) - BOCC Retreat - Kenny Colbert of the Employers Association. 44% surveyed local firms will give merit increases, #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 10:57 AM) - BOCC Strategic Planning Conference switched live stream address to http://bit.ly/i5k2aL. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 10:51 AM) - Dr. Silvia - don't get involved in grandiose projects. Provide basic service that people want. #1 Education
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 10:28 AM) - Dr. Connaughton - High health care cost for boomers will be with us for the next 20 years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 10:21 AM) - Reminder - Live feed of the BOCC Strategic Planning Conference available at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 10:19 AM) - Dr Silvia - Pay every kid $500 to stay in school. Pay the parents $500. Drive home the point they need a diploma. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:54 AM) - Dr Connaughton - County residents are expecting at least a revenue neutral reset after revaluation. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:51 AM) - Dr Silvia - Have to find a way to keep kids in school to end with at least a HS diploma. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:41 AM) - Dr, Connaughton - I don't see construction jobs coming back for five year, manufacturing jobs forever. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:35 AM) - Dr. Connaughton - If gas goes to $4 a gallon it will have a dramatic impact on the economy at all levels. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:31 AM) - Dr. Silvia - cuts at the federal level means cuts at thew State level and that translates to less money available locally. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - Dr. Connaughton - I don't envy the board its decisions. cutting programs is never fun. Watch live at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:26 AM) - Dr Connaughton - it will take 8 years to get back to 2007 employment levels. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:20 AM) - Dr. Connaughton - Sales tax in NC is a real problem. Only a small portion of the economy is taxed. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:17 AM) - Dr. John Connaughton - This is a blue-collar recession. All the manufacturing jobs that were lost will not be coming back. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:14 AM) - Dr. John Silvia - less consumer spending expected resulting in lower sales tax receipts. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:09 AM) - Forecast is for sustained economic growth over the next 3 to 4 years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 9:03 AM) - Coming up: Dr Connaughton & Dr. Silvia with economic indicators for coming year. Live at http://bit.ly/gZS6R0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 8:58 AM) - Jones: If we determine that we must cut our current expenses to match available funding, the consequences will be dramatic. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 8:53 AM) - Jones: Strategy is to reduce programs, services and personnel to match available funding. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 8:50 AM) - Jones: Since FY09, the Countys payroll has decreased by $44.5 million, a 14% reduction. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 8:48 AM) - Manager Harry Jones reminding the Board that the County must make decisions with a data-driven budget model. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 8:47 AM) - Getting set up for the BOCC Strategic Planning Conference. Real time reports throughout the day. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2011 - 8:01 AM) - Property values still declining and will slide another 3 or 4 percent in 2011. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2011 - 6:19 PM) - Mecklenburg Assesor will include foreclosures when determining neighborhood property vaues. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2011 - 6:15 PM) - New property values will be mailed Feb 7. Appeal process on the form or go to reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2011 - 6:12 PM) - Revaluation public meeting starting at Matthews Community Center. Light crowd but curious. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2011 - 6:08 PM) - Revaluation public meeting at the Matthews Community Center tonight at 6pm. Bring your questions. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2011 - 4:45 PM) - County's Strategic Planning Conference Wed-Fri. Preview at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2011 - 8:22 AM) - Revaluation public meeting at the Ballantyne Hotel/Resort Thursday night at 7pm. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Validate through statute authenticity of Court positions funded by City or County #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:36 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Change method of selecting juidges from election to merit system. 2/3rds of states have made change #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:34 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Allow Courts to collect unpaid fees. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:32 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Prohibit sale of Spice (synthetic marijuana). #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:29 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Additional State funding for interpretating services. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:27 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Provide post-trial psychological counseling for jurors who sit on brutal cases. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:26 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Authorize magistrates to appoint counsel. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Courts Legislative Requests: Establish position of Chief Magistrate to oversee criminal and civil magistrates. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - We get our first FY12 local economic outlook Wednesday at BOCC strategic Planning Conference.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 9:21 AM) - Court Administrator Todd Nucio new briefing delegation on legislative priorities for 26th Judicial District.. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:51 AM) - Brian Francis: If vehicle registration fee is passed, designate revenue for air quality programs. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:45 AM) - Brian Francis: Meck Co opposes any legislation that creates unfunded mandates to counties. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:43 AM) - Brian Francis: County would like advertise public notices on website rather than in Charlotte Observer. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:40 AM) - Mecklenburg County is the only County in NC whose library is not a county department. Meck Library is run by a Board of Trustees. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:38 AM) - Brian Francis: County seeks legislation necessary to implement recommendations of Future of the Library Task Force. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:36 AM) - You can read the full list of County legislative priorities at http://bit.ly/flhHWM. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:26 AM) - Brian Francis: We expect a considerable number of revaluation appeals this year. Want more members BER by March. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:24 AM) - Brian Francis: We are not asking you for any more money. We are asking for consideration of some policy changes. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:22 AM) - Latest revaluation public meeting set for Tuesday 6pm in Matthews. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:21 AM) - Assistant to the County Manager Brian Francis now addressing the delegation about Meck Co's specific requests for coming session. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:20 AM) - County Manager Harry Jones discusses with Legislative Delegation about the contraction the County is experiencing. #mecbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 8:18 AM) - Board of County Comissioners meeting with the legislative delegation at 8am at the government center. http://bit.ly/flhHWM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 24, 2011 - 7:18 AM) - Save the date: Jan 25 at 6:00pm in Matthews - the latest public meeting on revaluation. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2011 - 3:29 PM) - What the heck is sled hockey? The answer on the ice January 29 in Indian Trail. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2011 - 2:26 PM) - Park and rec still offering coupons for visits to fitness centers. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2011 - 11:28 AM) - BOCC annual Strategic Planning Conference Jan 26-28 at the Charlotte Museum of History. #boccspc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2011 - 9:32 AM) - Another great revaluation meeting in Commissioner Leake's District 2 last night. More answers about #reval at reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2011 - 8:36 AM) - Dist 2 #reval wrapping, dist 4+6 meeting Jan 25 @ 5:30 pm\ @ Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. E., Matthews, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 7:43 PM) - #reval dist 2 residents now given opp for questions for answer by assessor staff. Rich info at http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 7:16 PM) - Dist 2 #reval meeting going on now w/about 40 residents attending.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 6:49 PM) - Got a question about a City or County service. Call 311 or use 311 Online all day every day at http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 2:53 PM) - Historic Landmarks Commission holds public hearing about the Barringer Hotel Feb 7. Details http://bit.ly/fCr052
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 1:51 PM) - Revaluation notices go out Feb 7. Reval public meeting tonight 6:30 at Winget Elementary School. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 11:37 AM) - Enough staying at your desk for lunch. Got some sun, got some warmer temps. Go walk a greenway. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 10:37 AM) - Reval dist #2 meeting tonite @ Wingate Elem @ 6:30 http://reval.charmeck.org more info to come #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2011 - 8:48 AM) - The Board has approved removing loblolly forests from parks and nature preserves to improve habitat. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 10:13 PM) - Board has approved a $66K business incentive grant to RED F Marketing. Company would locate its corporate HQ here. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 9:59 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi says there will be budget updates at regular BOCC meetings starting next meeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:49 PM) - Board will now hear update on County Budget. Live at http://bit.ly/egGfO5 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:46 PM) - Future of the Library Task Force Chair - The current library status is not sustainable if the Library is to have a future. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:36 PM) - Future of the Library Task Force will bring full report to BOCC in March with recommendations. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:29 PM) - Libraries may be able to use more volunteers to keep branches open. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:23 PM) - Future of the Library Task Force beginning to reach some conclusions on minor matters. Not key items yet. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:21 PM) - Library asking BOCC to restrore some funding in FY12 so hours can be increased at branches. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:19 PM) - Manager switched the order of the agenda and Board will now get report on future of the Library. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:15 PM) - Board will now get an update on the Mecklenburg County Budget. Live at http://bit.ly/egGfO5 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:13 PM) - Manager Jones reminds the BOCC that the suggested CMS cuts are the superintendent's. Board of Ed not made decisions yet. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:58 PM) - All CMS budget details at http://www.cms.k12.nc.us. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:50 PM) - Transportation for magnet school students may be eliminated as part of budget cuts. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:45 PM) - CMS total recommended reduction in FY12 somewhere north of $100 million. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:41 PM) - Suggestions for CMS budget can be sent to budgetquestions@cms.k12.nc.us #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:33 PM) - @bentleyCommish This PP is now in your County email box if you want it or need it.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:26 PM) - Board of Education has an important budget meeting set for January 25. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - State shortfall will have significant impact on Char Meck Schools. Watch live at http://bit.ly/egGfO5 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:11 PM) - State expects $3.7 billion shortfall due to less federal funding. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:10 PM) - Board has accepted as information the Women's Advisory Board annual report. Coming up - CMS Budget Outlook. Live at http://bit.ly/egGfO5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:02 PM) - @CBJgreennews They're both going to be there. New Quiznos franchise owner.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 7:01 PM) - Women's Advisory Board now giving its annual report to the Board. Report http://bit.ly/flggh3. Live stream http://bit.ly/egGfO5 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 6:37 PM) - Live stream of the Board of County Commissioners meeting http://bit.ly/egGfO5. Agenda http://bit.ly/fTa9pb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 6:18 PM) - The County Assessor now says he is shooting for Feb 7 to mail out the revaluation notice of new values. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 11:06 AM) - County unveils its 2010 Performance Report tonight at the Board meeting. You get a sneak preview at http://bit.ly/hIUIQy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 10:42 AM) - County Manager kicks off his budget updates at tonight's BOCC meeting. http://bit.ly/fTa9pb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 9:34 AM) - Thanks to everyone who came out for the Revaluation meeting last night. Next on Thursday in District 2. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2011 - 8:05 AM) - Meeting over. Next one Thursday night Winget Elem School. #reval http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 8:29 PM) - Even during the recession, Meck County added about $1.5 billion in value due to new construction and remodeling. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 8:26 PM) - 120 people at Cornelius #reval meeting. 120 unique cases and questions. Assessor Team answered most of them. Meeting about to wrap up.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 8:23 PM) - Total property in Mecklenburg County valued around $82 billion. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 8:17 PM) - An attorney can accompany a property owner during #reval appeal. Owner can request on-site visit during appeal.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:51 PM) - Property owners have 30 days from the tiem they get their notice to file their first appeal. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:45 PM) - It will be months before Assessor can get a total value of all properties. BOCC needs that information when they decide a tax rate. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:34 PM) - Assessor still analyzing 4th quarter home sales to make sure they have the best information for values. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:31 PM) - Tonight's presentation and copy of the live stream will be on the reval.charmeck.org website this week.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:22 PM) - We don't know what the #reval impact will be on property taxes. That's up to the BOCC. That comes in June.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:15 PM) - Little hickup in the live stream at the #reval meeting but OK now http://bit.ly/eNgTQv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:10 PM) - Notice of new values will be mailed Feb 7. 280,000 properties. Assessor expecting as many as 40,000 informal appeals #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:06 PM) - Hicks: Property values will continue to decline in 2011 by 3 or 4%. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 7:00 PM) - Urban Legend - Foreclosures won't be considered in revaluing property. FALSE. Hicks: there have been too many to ignore. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 6:55 PM) - Standing room only at Cornelius Town Hall Revaluation Manager Chuck Hicks has begun his presentation. Live http://bit.ly/eNgTQv #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 6:47 PM) - County Assessor Garrett Alexander: Resist the urge to call our office. Follow the appeal process outlined on your notice of value. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 6:43 PM) - More people than expected in Cornelius for the revaluation meeting at Town Hall. Live stream http://bit.ly/eNgTQv #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 6:30 PM) - We'll be using #reval for tonight's revaluation meeting in Cornelius. Live stream at http://bit.ly/eNgTQv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 6:18 PM) - We're preparing for the revaluation public meeting at Corneius Town Hall. Starts at 6:30. If you can't come watch at http://bit.ly/eNgTQv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 6:09 PM) - Comm. Bentley hosts a public meeting about revaluation at 6:30pm in Cornelius. http://bit.ly/er7aVn. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 5:34 PM) - There's a wealth of information about the 2011 Revaluation at our special website http://bit.ly/cSTet8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 4:33 PM) - Have you found us on Facebook yet? We're not limited to 140 characters over there. More information is always better http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 2:37 PM) - Correction. Commissioner Leake's revaluation public meeting is Thursday, not Wednesday. Info correct here http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 1:32 PM) - Commissioner Leake holds a Revaluation public meeting at Winget Elem School Wednesday night. http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 11:31 AM) - Unreal prices for tree seedlings at the big event Saturday 9a-12n at Hal Marshall Bldg. http://bit.ly/gxrS3J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 10:12 AM) - District 1 Revaluation public meeting tonight 6:30 at Cornelius Town Hall. Details at http://bit.ly/er7aVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 9:11 AM) - BOCC meets on Wednesday this week because of the MLK holiday. Full agenda here http://bit.ly/fTa9pb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 18, 2011 - 8:09 AM) - Board of County Commissioners holds its annual Strategic Planning Conference Jan 26-28 at the Charlotte Museum of History.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2011 - 3:30 PM) - District 2 revaluation public meeting January 20 at 6:30 at Winget Park Elementary, 12235 Winget Park Rd. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2011 - 2:25 PM) - During Jan and Feb, any new customer can get a FREE day pass to any of the eight Park and Rec fitness centers. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - Save the date Jan 18 at 6:30pm Cornelius Town Hall - The latest public meeting about revaluation. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2011 - 10:23 AM) - Charlotte MLK celebration includes a parade Saturday at 11am starting at 9th and Tryon.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2011 - 9:22 AM) - County offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2011 - 8:21 AM) - Have you found us on Facebook? Same lively banter only more of it. http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2011 - 4:03 PM) - Got the perfect solution next time you get a case of cabin fever. http://bit.ly/bEAFhR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2011 - 2:02 PM) - Don't make us describe the symptoms of flu. Go get a flu shot. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2011 - 12:01 PM) - Got a great baby gift idea. Park and Rec can plant and dedicate a tree in the baby's honor. http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2011 - 10:59 AM) - Dogwoods, oaks, evergreens, all kinds of tree seedlings and shrubs on sale January 22 at Hal Marshall Bldg. 9a-12n. http://bit.ly/gxrS3J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2011 - 8:57 AM) - BOCC Meeting is Wednesday instead of Tuesday next week. You can sign-up to speak at our website at http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2011 - 3:28 PM) - Let us know what you think the priorities for the future of Mecklenburg County should be. Add your voice! http://bit.ly/ez6cUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2011 - 2:27 PM) - 40th annual tree seedling sale Sat. Jan. 22 at Hal Marshall Bldg. Great prices. http://bit.ly/gxrS3J
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2011 - 1:20 PM) - Good weather back this weekend. If you plan on fishing, remember the fish consuption advisory issues last week. http://bit.ly/dVjcCH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2011 - 12:18 PM) - County is back in full operation. But if you're doing business with us in person, be careful in our parking lots. Still lots of ice.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2011 - 11:18 AM) - Mecklenburg County Offices will open at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Caution advised driving & walking in County facility parking lots.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2011 - 5:45 PM) - @Meck_eGov is there video?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2011 - 10:09 AM) - Today's 3:00 BOCC Public Policy Workshop has been cancelled.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2011 - 9:56 AM) - County decided to close down. Was schedule to open at 11 but neighborhood roads too dangerous.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2011 - 9:48 AM) - @AprilBethea I may know more after watching the early newscasts. Still looks iffy for tomorrow
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2011 - 1:52 PM) - @aprilbethea Don't go with the 24th for the reval meeting. We actually looking at the 18th. I'll let you know as soon as I can.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2011 - 1:38 PM) - @briandfrancis actually, they're working on the 18th as the new date
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2011 - 1:36 PM) - Governor Purdue has declared a State of Emergency because of the snow storm.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2011 - 1:18 PM) - @AprilBethea Nice house
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2011 - 8:38 AM) - Mecklenburg County Offices closed Monday. Courthouse makes its own decision about closing.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 10, 2011 - 6:23 AM) - Numbr of flu cases is increasing. If you haven't decided about getting a flu shot this would be a good time http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 2:43 PM) - Park and Rec has so many parks and greenways you could walk a different one every weekend. Get Going Guide at http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 1:41 PM) - Valentine mistake #1-Take sweetie to restaurant with bad sanitation rating. Check before your make your reservation at http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 12:39 PM) - The Library isn't the only place to have access a computer. Check local recreation centers at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 11:38 AM) - Jan 10 at 7pm Cornelius Town Hall. Revaluation public meeting. Best hour you'll spend all week. reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 10:44 AM) - Save the date Jan. 22. County tree seedling sale. Earlybird sale on Friday the 21st. http://bit.ly/hydF2S
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 9:31 AM) - Let us know what you think the priorities for the future should be. Add your voice! http://bit.ly/ez6cUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 8:37 AM) - Bad idea to eat some of the fish taken from local lakes along the Catawba River. Details at http://bit.ly/dVjcCH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2011 - 7:31 AM) - Fish consumption advisories are posted for waters along NC/SC border. http://bit.ly/dVjcCH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2011 - 3:35 PM) - District 5 Revalulation public meeting well attended last night. Next Dst. 1 - 7p Monday at Cornelius Town Hall. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2011 - 8:52 AM) - Great meeting.Great questions. Next public reval meeting Mon. in Cornelius. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 8:26 PM) - Urban myth-Foreclosures won't be used to help determine neighborhood values. Not true. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 8:21 PM) - Audience at District 5 reval hearing has a lot of good questions. Many of the answers are on website reval.charmeck.org. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 8:18 PM) - Audience member concerned about how and when tax rate will be determined.Rate will be determined in June. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 8:04 PM) - Appeals must be based on perception that Assessor made a substantial or arbitrary mistake. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 8:00 PM) - Statement of value sent to all homes include form for filing informal appeal. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:57 PM) - 2011 reappraisal is not relates to 2003 reappraisal. 2011 is a whole new valuation based on current market. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:54 PM) - Tax Assessor waits until 4th quarter sales figures are released before finalizing reappraisal. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:47 PM) - Hicks - traffic patterns are figured into home values. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:44 PM) - Some residents want to see latest sales figure online. Will be there soon. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:43 PM) - District 5 meeting about revaluation at A.G. Middle right now. Reval Director Chuck Hicks now taking questions. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:40 PM) - It's not unusual to experience a little let-down after the holidays. This short video might help. http://bit.ly/h1lsJw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:30 PM) - Full explanation of 2011 Revaluation at http://reval.charmeck.org. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:26 PM) - Hicks - Technology improvements since 2003 make for much more accurate appraisals. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:24 PM) - Hicks - foreclosures are taken into account in determining neighborhood home values. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:22 PM) - Revaluation Director Chuck Hicks briefing audience.Hicks - reval not done to raise tax base
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:20 PM) - Revaluation District 2 meeting happening now. About 50 citizens. #reval
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:16 PM) - Lot of talk about property revaluation. Find out how the County determines a value for your home. http://bit.ly/cSTet8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 3:22 PM) - If you missed any of last night's BOCC meeting you can watch all or any part of it at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 1:05 PM) - Got a question about a City or County Service? 311 Online has the answers. http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 11:17 AM) - Add your voice! Let us know what you think makes Mecklenburg County a great place to live. http://bit.ly/ez6cUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 10:49 AM) - Native to Charlotte? Short video about how Freedom Park came about. Warning - you might get a little misty http://bit.ly/g27S0u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 10:20 AM) - Just because you don't have the flu today doesn't mean the bug isn't floating around out there. Get your flu shot http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 9:30 AM) - Historic Landmarks Commission public hearing Jan 10 to discuss The Barringer Hotel (Hall House). http://www.cmhpf.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 8:47 AM) - Public meeting for County District 5 residents about revaluation at 7 tonight at Alexander Graham Middle School. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2011 - 7:47 AM) - BOCC unanimously adopts community values resolution. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 9:00 PM) - Commissioner James now responding to community values resolution. Live at http://bit.ly/hAYArx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 8:53 PM) - Public comment on Commissioner Cogdell resolution complete. Now Commissioners commenting. Live stream http://bit.ly/hAYArx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 8:32 PM) - Commissioner Cogdell now introducing his resolution on community values. Live at http://bit.ly/hAYArx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 7:53 PM) - Commissioner Leake now giving her District 2 update. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 7:44 PM) - Public appearance segment complete. Board will consider a resolution on community values shortly. Live stream http://bit.ly/hAYArx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 7:19 PM) - Public appearance segment of BOCC meeting. 20+ signed up to speak on community values. Live at http://bit.ly/hAYArx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 6:51 PM) - Former Commissioner Dan Murrey has been inducted into the Order of the Hornet - The County's highest honor. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 6:29 PM) - BOCC meets at 6pm. Fire Service District item removed. Item added about community values. Agenda http://bit.ly/heAc0s. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 5:32 PM) - Future of the Library Task Force meets at 3pm topday. Watch for Tweets from cmlibrary throughout the meeting.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 2:11 PM) - Did you see that the County has bought half of the Doral Apartment Complex and will tear it down. http://bit.ly/hB49Wa
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 12:28 PM) - County District 5 public meeting about reval Wed. 7pm Alexander Graham Middle.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 11:26 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6pm. Agenda here http://bit.ly/heAc0s. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 10:25 AM) - Did you leave your Christmas Tree at the curb? It will be recycled and transformed into beautiful mulch. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 9:24 AM) - Tomorrow is the deadline for paying your property tax bill. Do it at http://paytax.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2011 - 8:24 AM) - January 5 is the last day to pay property taxes without a penalty. http://paytax.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2011 - 11:12 AM) - Put your Christmas tree by the curb and it will be recycled into useful mulch for sale. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2011 - 10:09 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm at the government center. Agenda http://bit.ly/heAc0s
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2011 - 9:03 AM) - District 5 meeting about revaluation Thursday at 7pm at Alexander Graham Middle School. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 03, 2011 - 8:03 AM) - Before you head out for your traditional Chinese meal on Christmas Eve, check the sanitation rating. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 24, 2010 - 4:26 PM) - As soon as the kids get bored with their presents - take them to Ray's Splash Planet the anti-boredom capital of Char. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2010 - 2:21 PM) - Reminder - Most Mecklenburg County Offices will be closed Dec 24 and Dec 27 for the Christmas Holiday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2010 - 12:01 PM) - You'll generate a lot of trash over the holidays. What do you throw and what do you recycle? http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2010 - 7:52 PM) - Historic Landmarks Commission public hearing on the Barringer Hotel 6pm January 11. http://bit.ly/fCr052
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2010 - 1:49 PM) - The County is establishing new tax values for all County properties. You'll receive your appraisal in January. http://reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2010 - 11:46 AM) - Would you spend $40 to save the life of your family? Buy a Carbon Monoxide detector. CO kills hundeds every year. http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2010 - 10:44 AM) - Stress increases around the holidays and can result in people doing abnormal things. The County has Holiday Blues info http://bit.ly/h1lsJw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2010 - 9:37 AM) - Being around large growds at the malls increases your danger of getting the flu. Protect yourself & your family. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2010 - 8:36 AM) - Lancaster - That issue will be corrected in the next 90-120 days.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 7:06 PM) - Lancaster - structure of AMH centers on people, people's preferences and strengths rather than solid business model.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 7:05 PM) - General Manager Michelle Lancaster - problems not detected in 2008.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 7:02 PM) - Bentley - some red flags went up in 2008 but consultant's report said corrective action not taken at that time.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 7:00 PM) - Documentation at Mecklenburg Open Door did not and still haven't provided enough documentation to see what service was provided.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:56 PM) - Dunlap - do we have to pay back all $465,000 in administrative costs since some administration was provided. http://bit.ly/hAYArx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:54 PM) - Board now asking questions. http://bit.ly/hAYArx. Pendergraph asks about what costs were included in $465,000 payback
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:52 PM) - AMH legal counsel Elizabeth Nurkin will serve as interim deputy director . Search for new director will be delayed.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:49 PM) - Deputy Finance Director Gail Murchison will oversee all financial operations of Area Mental Health.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:48 PM) - Manager Harry Jones announces the resignation of Area Mental Health Director Grayce Crockett. http://bit.ly/hAYArx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:46 PM) - There will be structural changes in Area Mental Health recommended by independent consultant Michael Moseley. http://bit.ly/esB6gj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:44 PM) - County responsible to pay back $465,000 for failures in overseeing HUD grants. Full report http://bit.ly/esB6gj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:34 PM) - Board now hearing a report on investigation of Area Mental Health and Mecklenburg Open door. Live at http://bit.ly/hAYArx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:30 PM) - Board adopts Manager's workplan. Chairman Roberts says she expects more discussion about consolidation in coming year. http://bit.ly/hAYArx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:29 PM) - Manager speaking with the Board about his strategic management plan now. Live at http://bit.ly/hAYArx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:27 PM) - BOCC meeting has started. Live Stream http://bit.ly/hAYArx. Agenda http://bit.ly/fPzhfe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 6:08 PM) - Stuff happens even on holidays. If you need a City of County service dial 311 or 311 Online 24/7 at http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 2:32 PM) - Best way to keep up with everything happening in Mecklenburg County Government is online at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 1:31 PM) - If you've been around Charlotte a while you'll appreciate the short video about the history of Freedom Park at http://bit.ly/g27S0u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 12:31 PM) - Enjoy the holidays but the Health Department says also live the holidays sensibly. Take a look http://bit.ly/f5Mosk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 11:29 AM) - Have you tried the Mecklenburg County GIS GeoPortal? Traffic reports in real time and much more. http://bit.ly/5Ps0f8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 9:27 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6pm at the government center. Agenda http://bit.ly/fPzhfe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2010 - 8:24 AM) - If you get a little down during the holidays you're not alone. Short video talks about the holiday blues http://bit.ly/h1lsJw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2010 - 1:03 PM) - Are you one of the 117,000 people who got a postcard from the Tax Collector? Easy to pay up here http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2010 - 12:02 PM) - H2O. Your body needs it even more during the holidays. http://bit.ly/hdGi6b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2010 - 11:01 AM) - Check out reval.charmeck.org for details about the 2011 reappraisal of all County properties.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - Future of the Library Task Force meets Tuesday. Here's their website http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2010 - 8:59 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday. We'll be live on TV and the Internet. Agenda http://bit.ly/fPzhfe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 20, 2010 - 7:59 AM) - Most Mecklenburg County Offices will be closed for the holidays on Dec 24, 27 and 31.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 17, 2010 - 9:21 AM) - Congrats to Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful, winner of the President's Circle Award. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 17, 2010 - 8:20 AM) - Mecklenburg County reminds you of the 3 R's of good environmental stewardship - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 1:40 PM) - You might associate drinking water with the heat of the summer but it is important around the holidays too. Why? http://bit.ly/hdGi6b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 12:49 PM) - We have posted results of the 2010 Mecklenburg County Community Survey at our website. Some interesting stuff. http://bit.ly/cIHw1d
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 11:38 AM) - Last day to apply for a couple County jobs. One might be right for you. http://bit.ly/gvL98m
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 10:34 AM) - Mecklenburg County continues working on a new 2020 vision. Your comments are appreciated. http://bit.ly/9evGA5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 9:33 AM) - Get a postcard from the tax collector this week? Interest kicks in January 5. http://bit.ly/eYe8CX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 8:31 AM) - Mecklenburg County offices operating on a normal schedule Thursday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2010 - 5:28 AM) - Looking for a computer & printer to finish up your resume? Some County Rec Centers have computer labs. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2010 - 2:44 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets next Tuesday. You can sign up to speak right here http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2010 - 1:43 PM) - Future of the Library Task Force moving right along with its work. Get the latest at http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2010 - 11:42 AM) - Where in the world is the Library Career Cruiser going this week? http://conta.cc/c5MyLb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2010 - 10:41 AM) - How do you know you're getting an accurate appraisal of your home during the 2011 Revaluation? Video helps answer that http://bit.ly/cVQmeN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2010 - 9:39 AM) - 311 is the City/County Customer Service Line. Did you know 311 is also available online? http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2010 - 8:37 AM) - Board understands it needs to do something about the funding issue and will consider solution in partnership with towns next week. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:58 PM) - Fire Commission recommends creating 5 service districts with ability to collect funds to cover service. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:42 PM) - Funding for VFD is major issue, $2 million now provided for VFD. Some rely on contributions. Need $2.6 million in coming year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:24 PM) - Newell and Mallard Creek VFD will go away in June. Discussion with Charlotte and others underway to provide service. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:20 PM) - Park presentation complete. Now on to discussion about fire protection in unincorporated parts of the County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:15 PM) - Jim Garges: Goal is to have a park no farther than 6 blocks from any resident in the County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:11 PM) - Commissioner Roberts questions study conclusion about environmental $ impact. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:02 PM) - Commissioner Cogdell feels far fewer residents would use parks if they weren't free. Study author agrees. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 4:01 PM) - Commissioner Cogdell questions study conclusion that direct value of $841 million is an accurate number. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:59 PM) - Park & Rec Director Jim Garges says park usage as high as 70% of County resident surveyed in 2009. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:54 PM) - Commissioner Cooksey raises issue of cost to taxpayers of running our County park system. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:41 PM) - Report indicates value of homes/property adjacent or near a park increased total of $4 million. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:27 PM) - Profits from tourism directly related to parks and recreation facilities valued at $18+ million. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:24 PM) - Direct use value and health value of County parks nearly $1 billion. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:21 PM) - Park and Rec discussing major study about value of parks in Mecklenburg county. Full Report http://bit.ly/gIVrrr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:13 PM) - MeckCounty BOCC hearing about Volunteer Fire Departments and a report on the value of parks at meeting about to start. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 3:02 PM) - Don't do anything dumb just to stay warm. Carbon Monoxide kills hundeds of people every year. http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 2:38 PM) - BOCC meets at 3pm today in room 267 at the government center. Watch for some tweets during the meeting #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 2:15 PM) - STRESSSSSED? Check out a video from County Area Mental Health. It could help. http://bit.ly/h1lsJw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 12:37 PM) - Are you looking at the sanitation rating on the wall right now and not liking what you see? Check before you eat. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 11:45 AM) - Keep up with what's going on inside Mecklenburg County government at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2010 - 10:37 AM) - The Health Department has notified people living along Shopton Road/Beam Rd that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 13, 2010 - 2:49 PM) - Here's a gift idea - dedicate a tree or bench in a County park to someone you love. http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 13, 2010 - 12:06 PM) - Thanks for all the nice comments on our Freedom Park tribute video. http://bit.ly/g27S0u Enjoy.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 13, 2010 - 10:54 AM) - Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department offers public computer labs at several recreation centers. Details at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 13, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Park and Rec invites kids ages 1-12 to 1CSwim with Santa 1D Dec. 16, 5:30 13 7 p.m. at Ray 19s Splash Planet. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 13, 2010 - 8:29 AM) - HUD issues findings of Aug site visit on AMH Shelter Plus Care program at http://bit.ly/d0O2cL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 10, 2010 - 3:06 PM) - We invite you to join your die-hard friends and enjoy County parks year round. The Get Going Guide has the best spots. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2010 - 12:28 PM) - Domestic Violence march at the Square today 12:15 in memory of Pamela Garmon who was killed last week. http://bit.ly/hA8sfQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2010 - 11:26 AM) - A new fee and fine schedule goes into effect January 1 at the Library. Check it out http://bit.ly/eENYlg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2010 - 10:22 AM) - Your County Health Department has some tips for living the holidays sensibly. http://bit.ly/f5Mosk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2010 - 9:19 AM) - We have a really fun video about Freedom Park with pictures when it was donated to the City in 1949. http://bit.ly/g27S0u
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2010 - 8:18 AM) - Special tree-lighting at 6pm at police headquarters for victims of domestic violence. http://bit.ly/gBq1H4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2010 - 2:43 PM) - The BOCC has approved its 2011 meeting schedule. Here it is http://bit.ly/gBq1H4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2010 - 1:43 PM) - Instead of buying fancy wrapping paper that ends up in he landfill have you thought about creating your own wrap? http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2010 - 10:46 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a resolution supporting local control of ABC stores and profits. http://bit.ly/h5F7uE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2010 - 9:42 AM) - If you're one of the people who are stressing and dreading the holidays, County Area Mental Health may be able to help. http://bit.ly/9aUDdx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2010 - 8:44 AM) - Discussion of support for NC's current Public Alcohol Beverage Control System resolution:http://bit.ly/h5F7uE #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 7:19 PM) - Board votes to defer passage of Strategic Plan pending update from the Manager on possible consolidation areas with City and CMS #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 6:50 PM) - Manager Harry Jones is presenting his Strategic Management Plan for 2010-11 http://bit.ly/fCv3fu #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 6:21 PM) - The Board's meeting is airing live on the Government Channel and at http://bit.ly/hAYArx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 6:18 PM) - Chairman Roberts calls new Board to order in their first meeting-http://bit.ly/hiaxud #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 6:05 PM) - Chairman Roberts calls new Board to order in their first meeting-http://bit.ly/hiaxud#meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 6:03 PM) - Mothers of Murdered Offspring sponsors a Service in memory of domestic violence victim Pamela Garmon tonight 7:30 at Richmond Funeral Home.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 11:01 AM) - Chipp Bailey and 300 deputies were sworn in Monday morning. Check out a short video of the event. http://bit.ly/fL3ePx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 9:51 AM) - Tonight 4-7pm Chick-Fil-A fundraiser for Park & Rec Theraputic Recreation Summer Scholarships. Woodlawn & Park http://bit.ly/fQIMtm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 8:48 AM) - Commissioner Jennifer Robert presides as chairman of the board at tonight's BOCC meeting. Agenda http://bit.ly/hiaxud
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 07, 2010 - 7:12 AM) - Tree Lighting Ceremony at the police station uptown on Wednesday at 6pm for victims of domestic violence. http://bit.ly/e2irgW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 2:55 PM) - 2011 Revaluation place in January. Find out how the County determines a value for your home at http://bit.ly/cSTet8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 12:51 PM) - Carbon Monoxide is no joke. Hundreds of people die from it every year. Protect you family. http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 11:32 AM) - Mecklenburg County open and transparent with results of its Community Survey. http://bit.ly/cIHw1d
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 10:31 AM) - Save the date - December 9 - Domestic Violence March at the Square uptown 12:15. http://bit.ly/hiaxud
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 9:29 AM) - New Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm at the Charlotte Mecklenburg government center. Agenda http://bit.ly/hiaxud
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 8:22 AM) - Chipp Bailey took the oath of office as Sheriff of Mecklenburg County this morning. Pictures shortly at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 7:51 AM) - Your new board of County Commissioners is sworn-in tonight. Members will elect a chair and vice-chair.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 06, 2010 - 7:22 AM) - It's time to protect your irrigation/sprinkler system from old man winter. Char-Meck Utilities has some tips. http://bit.ly/i8rYoP
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2010 - 1:57 PM) - Want to speak to the new Board of County Commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. Here's the online sign-up http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2010 - 12:56 PM) - Revaluation web site has all the details you need to understand the process including two short videos. http://bit.ly/cSTet8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2010 - 11:51 AM) - Domestic Violence march 12:15pm Dec 9 at the Square uptown. Eight DV homicides in Mecklenburg County this year. http://bit.ly/hA8sfQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2010 - 9:50 AM) - The new Board of County Commissioners will take the oath of office Monday night at the government center. First meeting is Tuesday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2010 - 8:49 AM) - Need information about a City or County service? Just dial 311 from anywhere inside Mecklenburg County. Online too at http://bit.ly/ggiQrN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2010 - 2:46 PM) - Reedy Creek Nature Preserve has an open house Sat. 11a-2p http://bit.ly/elxYFd. Check out a video of Reedy Creek http://bit.ly/heYx7G
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2010 - 1:42 PM) - Park & Rec fundraiser 12/7 at the Woodlawn Chick-fil-A. Proceeds to P&R Therapeutic Recreation Summer Scholarship Fund. http://bit.ly/fQIMtm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2010 - 11:33 AM) - Do you like County Tweets? You might like a little longer version. Like us on Facebook. http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2010 - 10:31 AM) - Mecklenburg County Government has several jobs openings. Could be one for you. http://bit.ly/gvL98m
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2010 - 9:37 AM) - Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health has a short video that might help you deal with holiday stress. http://bit.ly/h1lsJw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2010 - 8:29 AM) - Know before you Go. Get the restaurant sanitation rating online before you order anything. Health Dpt. has them at http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 01, 2010 - 10:56 AM) - Park and Rec teen ski/snowboarding trip to Appalachian January 21. Bonus if you sign up before Dec 17. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 01, 2010 - 9:43 AM) - Reedy Creek Nature Center has an open house this Saturday 11a-2p. http://bit.ly/elxYFd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 01, 2010 - 8:41 AM) - How do you find contacts for County Services? Try the "How do I Find" page on our web site. http://bit.ly/eIDqMU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2010 - 11:07 AM) - Meck County does a Community Survey every year to find out what you think about how the County is doing. Learn more at http://bit.ly/cIHw1d
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2010 - 10:05 AM) - What are you doing with all those old unused greeting cards? We have a suggestion. http://bit.ly/bFrkZ1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2010 - 9:04 AM) - Friends of the Library Task Force meets this afternoon. Watch cmlibrary on Twitter for meeting tweets.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2010 - 8:04 AM) - Domestic Violence Memorial tree lighting at Police Headquarters Dec. 8 at 6pm. http://bit.ly/e2irgW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 3:48 PM) - The empty house after a weekend of fun can be a real downer for some people. MeckLINK has some tips for handling it. http://bit.ly/9aUDdx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 2:46 PM) - Yikes! All the waste you generated over Thanksgiving. We have some tips for handling it. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 1:45 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets December 7. Sign up to speak for three minutes about topic of your choice. http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 11:44 AM) - Everyone's property is being revalued as of January 1. Read about how the Tax Assessor determines the new values. http://bit.ly/9Eff9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 10:42 AM) - Got a child's birthday coming up? Ray's Splash Planet has a great space for a party. http://bit.ly/bEAFhR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 9:41 AM) - Cold nights forecast again this week. Threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning increases. http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 8:39 AM) - Got turkey fryer oil? Don't dump it down the drain. Char-Meck Utilities can help. http://bit.ly/gPPKye
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 29, 2010 - 7:39 AM) - Reduce, reuse, recycle - the 3 R's of the holiday shopping season. Wrap your gift with something reusable. Follow @wipeoutwaste for more
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 26, 2010 - 2:47 PM) - Most County Offices are closed today so employees can celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 26, 2010 - 9:05 AM) - Have you heard the saying "Back to Sleep - Front to Play?" Find out what it means http://bit.ly/bai4bG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 26, 2010 - 8:52 AM) - Got a question about how safe your leftovers are? The Health Department can help. http://bit.ly/dqvCwV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 25, 2010 - 3:41 PM) - Lot of other things on your mind right now but think about how much trash you're generating over the holidays. http://www.wipeoutewaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 24, 2010 - 3:37 PM) - If you need a place for your Thanksgiving Family "Turkey Bowl" close to a hospital try Freedom Park. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 24, 2010 - 10:39 AM) - Are you a caregiver for a family member? Just1Call may be able to help with some services for your loved one. http://bit.ly/c3xb0D
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 23, 2010 - 2:50 PM) - Most County Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday this week so employees can celebrate Thanksgiving. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 23, 2010 - 10:23 AM) - Adoption is a big step. Also a big step up for a child in the County system. It's National Adoption Month. http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 22, 2010 - 2:44 PM) - Carbon Monoxide in your home can kill you. Don't take any chances. Get a CO Detector. http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 22, 2010 - 10:34 AM) - 25 children from the County foster care system will be formally adopted in family court today at 9am. http://bit.ly/aEjM5v
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 20, 2010 - 8:05 AM) - You can get stuff in 140 characters here or you can get 400 over at the County Facebook page http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY. Price is the same.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2010 - 2:15 PM) - How long will you leave the turkey dressing out on the counter this year? Health Department has food safety tips http://bit.ly/dqvCwV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2010 - 12:18 PM) - If Friday is date night for you we suggest making one stop on the way to the restaurant. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2010 - 11:14 AM) - If you haven't got your flu shot, you should. If you don't care about yourself, think of your co-workers. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2010 - 10:12 AM) - Did you hear the Park and Rec Get Going Guide for the winter quarter is now online? It is. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2010 - 8:11 AM) - Got a bunch of unused Christmas cards from years past? The Library is collecting them. http://bit.ly/bFrkZ1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 2:21 PM) - You can reduce your holiday waste by watching what you buy as gifts. Follow @wipeoutwastenow to get details.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 1:16 PM) - Having relatives in for Thanksgiving and looking for a way to wear off that big meal? We can help http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 12:14 PM) - EeeHa, the Winter edition of the Get Going Guide is now available online at http://www.parkandrec.com.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 11:15 AM) - Very productive meeting of the Friends of the Library Task Force this week. Catch up at http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 11:13 AM) - The holidays aren't fun and games for everyone. The County has some tips for those who get the holiday blues. http://bit.ly/9aUDdx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - If you weren't able to join us for GIS Day yesterday, no prob. Here's a video to show you what you missed. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 9:04 AM) - We collected 23 tons of paper for shredding at WOW day Saturday. Thanks for all the RT's. http://bit.ly/ceGG8T
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2010 - 8:04 AM) - November is National Adoption Month. Mecklenburg County has hundreds of children in the system looking for a good home. http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2010 - 2:44 PM) - Did you hear about the Park and Rec field trip to Linville on Saturday? Could be fun. http://bit.ly/cMp4D0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2010 - 1:42 PM) - Hope you can join us at Spirit Square. It's GIS Day. Great place to network if you're looking for work. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2010 - 11:05 AM) - Any time you want to check whether your tax dollars are being spent wisely & effectively go to Open Mecklenburg http://bit.ly/97tRse
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2010 - 10:35 AM) - BOCC has approved the Schedule of Values-the bible for the 2011 Revaluation. Check out our latest reval video. http://bit.ly/cVQmeN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2010 - 9:35 AM) - Board approves Schedule of Values that are the basis for 2011 Revaluation. http://bit.ly/9Eff9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 7:29 PM) - BOCC holds special meeting Friday morning to receive presentation from IBM Joint Capital Master Planning Pilot Project execs. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 7:12 PM) - Board will consider reval Schedule of Values shortly. We have a new Reval video about technology. http://bit.ly/cVQmeN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 7:02 PM) - Do you have Wednesday's GIS Day on your calendar? http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 6:58 PM) - This is Commissioner Dan Murrey's last meeting. He will be given a chance to reflect on his term in a few minutes. http://bit.ly/bIS9U6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 6:11 PM) - This is the last meeting for this board. New board swearing in on Dec 6.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 6:08 PM) - Welcome to the November 16 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/bIS9U6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 6:05 PM) - If you missed WOW Day on Saturday - the shred-it and dump it day at recycling centers - Here's a video report http://bit.ly/dqZVK3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 1:06 PM) - Tomorrow is GIS Day. Mecklenburg County GIS invites you to join them at Spirit Square for a teachable moment. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 12:04 PM) - Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is offering a guided hiking trip to Linville Falls on Saturday, November 20. http://bit.ly/cMp4D0. $10
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 10:59 AM) - Future of the Library Task Force meets at 3:00 today. Read about the work of the task force. http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 9:57 AM) - Did you see the news about the people hospitalized for Carbon Monoxide poisoning? Health Dpt. has tips to protect you http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 8:55 AM) - We have a new video about the Revaluation process. This one looks at the technology involved. http://bit.ly/cVQmeN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 8:14 AM) - BOCC meets tonight. Live stream will be at http://bit.ly/bIS9U6. Agenda http://bit.ly/cwNZDW. Video preview http://bit.ly/bIS9U6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2010 - 7:55 AM) - What to say something to County Commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. Sign up to speak at http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 5:55 PM) - Kind of tough to say it all in 140 characters. Have you tried Mecklenburg County on Facebook. Find us, Like us. http://on.fb.me/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 2:51 PM) - You may not be able to save the whole world but you can make a better life for one person. National Adoption Month http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 1:49 PM) - Thanks to all who contributed at the Vision2020 Community Forum. Want to see how it looked? http://bit.ly/9dAXqn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 12:48 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm at the government center. We'll stream it live. Here's the agenda http://bit.ly/cwNZDW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 11:45 AM) - Third meeting of the Friends of the Library Task Force is tomorrow at 3pm. http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 10:43 AM) - Overdue tax bills get sent to the state for collection. You don't need that kind of trouble. http://bit.ly/cAHr7t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 9:41 AM) - Mecklenburg County GIS hopes you can drop in at GIS Day Wednesday. Spirit Square 8:30am-4:00pm. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 15, 2010 - 8:41 AM) - The County maybe able to help small businesses through the MWSBE program. Details and a project list at http://bit.ly/9sfFB0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 4:01 PM) - Now that the dust has settled you can go to the Board of Elections web site and check all the details precinct by precinct. http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 2:53 PM) - Got any old unused holiday greeting cards? Others can use them. Donate to Freedom Branch of the Library. http://bit.ly/bFrkZ1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 1:50 PM) - Just1Call is offering free classes on Parkinson's, elderly fraud, plus free turkey dinners. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 12:48 PM) - What the heck is Geocashing? Plan a stop at GIS Day November 17 at Spirit Square and you'll be a geocashing guru. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 11:43 AM) - This would be a perfect time to test your Carbon Monoxide Detector. What? You don't have one? Hmmmm. http://bit.ly/dBf13p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 10:35 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday. Got anything you want to tell your elected officials? Speaker sign-up at http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 9:32 AM) - Sat. is a big day at the four full-service recycling centers in Meck Co. It's free Shed-It day. Dump other stuff too. http://bit.ly/aQNbFR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 8:26 AM) - You've ignored it long enough. Pay your tax bill. It's going to the State for collection any day. http://bit.ly/cAHr7t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2010 - 7:30 AM) - Already thinking about Saturday? Think it over with RAY, the Park and Rec mascot at his website http://bit.ly/bEAFhR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2010 - 12:21 PM) - Friday is the last day to apply for low income energy assistance. http://bit.ly/cCR5jH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2010 - 11:21 AM) - Kids grown? Big empty house? It's National Adoption Month. No shortage of children to make your house come alive again. http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2010 - 10:19 AM) - Lunchtime (11:45) wreath laying for veterans at the square. Can you spare a few minutes to say thanks.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2010 - 9:16 AM) - This is your community. Do you want a say in what it's all about? Tonight at 7pm Community Forum to shape a new vision. http://bit.ly/bUS8l7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2010 - 7:30 AM) - Did you know you can connect with Mecklenburg County on Facebook. Find us, like us and get all the County news.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 3:18 PM) - Traveling over the holidays? Get the facts about bed bugs before you go. The Health Department can help http://bit.ly/cRsD9t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 2:17 PM) - Think your property is worth more than it was eight years ago? See how the County decides at reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 1:14 PM) - You have enough stress in your life without worrying about a visit from the holiday blues. The County can help http://bit.ly/9aUDdx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 12:13 PM) - You always wanted to to tell the County how to spend your tax dollars. Here's your chance. http://bit.ly/bUS8l7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 11:12 AM) - Are you doing the Turkey Trot this year? It's a blast and THE place to be seen Thanksgiving morning. http://bit.ly/bEAFhR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 10:08 AM) - Have you heard about the Library's Career Cruiser? It might help you land a job. http://conta.cc/c5MyLb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2010 - 9:15 AM) - Not suggesting anything. Perfect weather http://www.parkandrec.com. I'm just saying...
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 09, 2010 - 1:00 PM) - Got a Christmas gift idea. Dedicate a tree or park bench to someone you love. Park and Rec has the details at http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 4:06 PM) - Freebee movie tomorrow night at Freedom Park called Blindsight about six blind teens who set out to climb Everest. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 3:06 PM) - They call them the "Winter Blues" but for many, holiday stress than bring on something darker. We may be able to help. http://bit.ly/9aUDdx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 2:06 PM) - Are you an empty nester who diesn't like how quite it is around the house? November is National Adoption Month. http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 1:06 PM) - You have intil Friday top apply for Low Income Energy Assistance grants. http://bit.ly/cCR5jH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 12:06 PM) - Community leaders interested in the success of CMS students meet tonight 6:30pm at West Charlotte HS. You're invited.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 11:06 AM) - You know that bag of stuff you've been meaning to shred...Saturday is free shed-it day at County recycling centers. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - Wreath laying ceremony for Veterans Day Thursday at the Square 11:45am. http://bit.ly/97pVq8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 9:06 AM) - What are the top issues facing Meck. Co. citizens? You tell us at a community forum on Vision 2020 Thursday. http://bit.ly/bUS8l7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 08, 2010 - 8:06 AM) - Veterans Day Parade happening uptown from 11a to 1p today. Hope you can join us. http://bit.ly/97pVq8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 06, 2010 - 8:42 AM) - Geospatial Information Systems. GIS Day uncomplicates the technology. November 17 at Spirit Square http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 2:39 PM) - Ever wonder what the value of your home is in the current economy? The County is appraising all properties in January. http://bit.ly/9Eff9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 1:37 PM) - How would you like your tax $ spent? Vision 2020 Community Forum 7pm on Nov 11 at Queens Sports Complex on Tyvola Road. http://bit.ly/bUS8l7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 12:31 PM) - Won't you share a couple of your weekend minutes by attending the Veterans Day Parade uptown Charlotte 11am to 1pm. http://bit.ly/97pVq8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 11:28 AM) - Save up your stuff that needs to be shredded for the free WOW event November 13 at recycling centers near you. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - The CMS Investment Study Group meets Monday 6:30pm at West Charlotte HS to talk about graduation rates and achievement gaps. Public Meeting
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 9:26 AM) - November is National Adoption Month. There are hundreds of children in the DSS system who could use a good home. http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2010 - 8:23 AM) - Can you share a few minutes to line the street for the Veterans Parade uptown Charlotte. Saturday 11am-1pm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 4:56 PM) - Before you make reservations for date night - check the sanitation grade of your restaurant. Health Department has them http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 3:16 PM) - GIS Day coming up November 17 at Spirit Square. Great time of learning and fun. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 2:12 PM) - DSS is taking applications for low income energy assistance through November 12. http://bit.ly/cCR5jH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 1:11 PM) - Can you share a few minutes to line the street for the Veterans Parade uptown Charlotte. Saturday 11-1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 12:08 PM) - Do you have a vision for what Mecklenburg County should be like by 2020. Share it with us at vision2020.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 11:06 AM) - Great Move called "Blindsight" being shown free at Mahlon Adams Pavilion at Freedom Park on November 9 at 6:30. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 10:04 AM) - We all feel a little stress around the holidays. If your stress is over the top contact MeckLink for help. http://bit.ly/9aUDdx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - November is National Adoption Month. Hundreds of children are available from DSS, http://bit.ly/99YyU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2010 - 8:02 AM) - Reminder Mecklenburg County Vision2020 Community Forum Nov. 11. http://bit.ly/bWGDBK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2010 - 7:24 PM) - Board now being briefed on Friends of the Library Task Force. Watch the discussion live at http://bit.ly/clOvtE #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2010 - 7:01 PM) - Board has approved Peter Gilchrist's induction into the Order of the Hornet. Watch the rest of the meeting http://bit.ly/clOvtE #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2010 - 6:35 PM) - District Attorney Peter Gilchrist now receiving the Order of the Hornet from Board of County Commissioners. Live Stream http://bit.ly/clOvtE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2010 - 6:28 PM) - BOCC meeting starts at 6pm. Here's the agenda http://bit.ly/c1mpNX. Here's the link to the live stream http://bit.ly/clOvtE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2010 - 3:57 PM) - Want to know more about the 2011 County Revaluation? No problem. http://bit.ly/96AYu0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2010 - 11:31 AM) - A little bit of cold air doesn't keep Park and Rec from it's appointed task - to help you run, jump and enjoy recreation. http://bit.ly/bEAF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2010 - 10:24 AM) - Everybody in the office has a cold or something going on. Wait til the flu hits. Perhaps a flu shot now would help. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2010 - 9:23 AM) - Future of the Library Task Force meets again today. We'll have a report after the meeting. http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2010 - 8:16 AM) - Wipe Out Waste Day November 13, 9-12n. Shred your stuff free at County Recycling Centers. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 2:51 PM) - Fox News supposed to be doing live coverage of GIS Day on Nov 17 at Sprit Square. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 1:58 PM) - DSS starts taking applications for energy assistance grants tomorrow. Details at http://bit.ly/cCR5jH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 12:57 PM) - Want to speak at the public hearing on revaluation Schedule of Values? Go to http://bit.ly/d1jCTu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 11:56 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting is Wednesday this week. Agenda and Live stream at http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 10:54 AM) - Tuesday is election day. Polls are open from 6:30am to 7:30pm.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 9:51 AM) - It would be nice to have lots of spectators along North Tryon for the Veterans Day Parade Saturday 11-1.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 01, 2010 - 8:49 AM) - Lots of places to get a free Thanksgiving dinner if you sign up of time. Just1Call has the list.http://bit.ly/c3xb0D
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2010 - 1:11 PM) - Saturday, Nov 6 the annual Veterans Day Parade uptown Charlotte 11a-1p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2010 - 12:09 PM) - Next step in revaluation process happens Wednesday. Public hearing on Schedule of Values. http://bit.ly/9Eff9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2010 - 11:07 AM) - Saturday is the final day for Early voting at 16 locations around the County. http://bit.ly/cIhQIv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - Friends of the Library holds its second meeting Nov 2. http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2010 - 9:04 AM) - Park and Rec has three big halloween parties tonight. Details at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2010 - 8:07 AM) - Planning your weekend? Include a tour of the Park and Rec Get Going Guide. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 7:31 PM) - Early voting locations open until 7pm if you want to stop on your way home. http://bit.ly/cIhQIv and why are you reading this while driving?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 5:29 PM) - DSS starts accepting applications next week for Low Income Energy Assistance. http://bit.ly/cCR5jH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 2:27 PM) - Did you notice some people in the office out sick recently? Can you say "I need a flu shot?" http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 1:26 PM) - Before you head out for lunch check the sanitation rating of your restaurant of choice. http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 11:46 AM) - Save the date - Nov 11 at 11:45am. Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at Trade & Tryon.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 11:21 AM) - Public hearing 6:30pm Wednesday on revaluation Schedule of Values. Sign up to speak at http://bit.ly/d1jCTu. Details at reval.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 10:14 AM) - Early voting available through Saturday at all 16 County locations. http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 9:12 AM) - More Park and Rec Halloween fun tonight at Ivory Baker rec center starting at 6pm. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2010 - 7:57 AM) - Revaluation notices will be sent to you in January. Find out how the County determines a value for your home. http://bit.ly/9Eff9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2010 - 7:31 PM) - Interested in how the design for the parking lot for Four Mile Creek Greenway will look? Workshop Nov 8 at 6pm Davie Conference Center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2010 - 3:31 PM) - Char Meck Utilities public input session tonight about water and sewer rates. 6pm government center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2010 - 2:38 PM) - Early voting runs through Saturday. 16 locations around the County. http://bit.ly/cIhQIv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2010 - 12:11 PM) - All four full-service recycling centers are hosting a free "Shred-It" Day November 13 from 9-noon. http://www.wipeoutwaste.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2010 - 11:08 AM) - Homeschool Moms and Dads - GIS Day coming up Nov 17 at Spirit Square. Great teaching visual. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2010 - 9:17 AM) - Early voting Sat 10-1 and Sun 1- 4. http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 22, 2010 - 3:00 PM) - Meck County developing a vision for what the community should be like by 2020. Need your opinions at Nov 11 forum. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 3:33 PM) - Have a question about what's going on at Park and Rec. The Get Going Guide has the answers. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 2:30 PM) - It really does help to get your flu shot early, before friends and co-workers start spreading around the germs. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 1:29 PM) - Sign up now to speak at the November 3 public hearing about the revaluation Schedule of Values. http://bit.ly/9Eff9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 12:03 PM) - There are 16 Early Voting locations around the County. Pick one convenient for you. http://bit.ly/cIhQIv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - Park and Rec has Halloween events at Latta and McDowell Nature Preserves tomorrow night. Read all about it at http://bit.ly/bEAFhR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 10:03 AM) - The County has chosen Monarch to handle services previously offered by Mecklenburg Open Door. Find out about Monarch at http://bit.ly/b1isFA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - Short video about the first meeting of the Friends of the Library Task Force now available at http://bit.ly/aAOYcd.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - Future of the Library Task Force meeting this afternoon. http://bit.ly/aAOYcd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2010 - 2:52 PM) - County picks Monarch of Albemarle to handle services previously done by Meck Open Door. http://bit.ly/b1isFA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 7:37 PM) - Board now being briefed on investigation of Mecklenburg Open Door and County AMH. http://bit.ly/ax4rGj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 7:25 PM) - Now an update on the Library Task Force at the Board meeting. http://bit.ly/ax4rGj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 7:07 PM) - Danisa Concepcion of DSS is the 2010 Gerald G Fox Employee of the Year. Live presentation at http://bit.ly/ax4rGj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 6:38 PM) - Board about to be introduced to 2010 County Employee of the Year and Customer Service Heroes. http://bit.ly/ax4rGj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 6:33 PM) - Early voting in full swing at 16 County locations. Runs through Oct 30 http://bit.ly/cIhQIv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 6:32 PM) - Coming up - Board recognizes 2010 Employee of the Year and Customer Service Heroes. Live stream http://bit.ly/ax4rGj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 6:24 PM) - Tonight's Board meeting being streamed live at http://bit.ly/ax4rGj Agenda http://bit.ly/bWH5zE #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2010 - 6:09 PM) - Domestic Vilolence candlelight vigil Thursday 5pm at ImaginON. http://bit.ly/bnSGSZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2010 - 1:00 PM) - Sunset Family Hayride at McDowell Nature Preserve Wed nite. Part of Park & Rec's Halloween fun. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2010 - 9:57 AM) - 15 more early voting sites open today. The list at http://bit.ly/bTuNSG. Real time reports on shortest lines will be posted here. #earlyvote
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 18, 2010 - 7:57 AM) - Do you really want to eat at a restaurant with a rating under 90? How does your fave diner do? http://bit.ly/94gDcs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2010 - 11:29 AM) - It is "Back to Sleep, Front to Play" Month. Moms need to know what this is all about. http://bit.ly/bai4bG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2010 - 10:07 AM) - The swimming ban for Paw Creek Cove on Lake Wylie has been lifted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2010 - 10:07 AM) - You could go to a Halloween event nearly every night from Oct 20-29 thanks to Park and Rec. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2010 - 8:04 AM) - Four in ten voters expected to use Early Voting this year in Mecklenburg County. Locations at http://bit.ly/bTuNSG #earlyvote
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2010 - 7:59 AM) - Mecklenburg County's Brian Gott tells News 14 Carolina how citizens can have input into the County's 2020 Vision Plan.http://bit.ly/dq5SQq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 3:31 PM) - It's only Wednesday and you're already thinking about the weekend. Follow the dream with the Park and Rec Get Going Guide http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 2:10 PM) - Don't want to wait until November 2 to vote. Don't have to. Early voting starts Thursday. http://bit.ly/cIhQIv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 11:06 AM) - Reminder-There's a swimming ban in Paw Creek Cove on Lake Wylie. Sewage got into the cove yesterday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 10:05 AM) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and there are interesting events throughout the month. http://bit.ly/bnSGSZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 9:37 AM) - Flu season is right around the corner. Good idea to get your flu shot now. http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 8:11 AM) - Congrats to County Manager Harry Jones for winning a Distinguished UNC Alumnus Award. http://bit.ly/cIgMC3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2010 - 7:05 AM) - No Swim advisory for portion of Lake Wylie. Sewage spill into Paw Creek Cove on Lake Wylie. CharMeck Stormwater Services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2010 - 3:41 PM) - Want a say in what our community will be like in ten years? Watch a short video that tells you how to get involved. http://bit.ly/dq5SQq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - Have a stake in helping the homeless? There's an important meeting October 14 in Charlotte. http://bit.ly/bBAB24
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2010 - 2:28 PM) - The Veterans Services Office can help you apply for federal benefits based on your military service. http://bit.ly/cY9HCB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2010 - 12:22 PM) - Stumped by your child's school questions?The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has a great service called "Tutors Online." http://bit.ly/ajaTdH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2010 - 10:19 AM) - Homeschoolers - Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is like a natural outdoor classroom. Take the kids to school. http://bit.ly/bEAFhR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2010 - 8:13 AM) - Thursday is the first day of early voting in Mecklenburg County. Here are dates and locationshttp://bit.ly/bTuNSG. We'll be tweeting traffic
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2010 - 2:39 PM) - Save the date. Nov 17. GIS Day at Spirit Square. http://bit.ly/aFzY0p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2010 - 1:43 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday 3pm Budget and Public Policy Workshop. We'll be streaming live at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2010 - 11:40 AM) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Good time to focus on issues of abuse in your relationship. http://bit.ly/bnSGSZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 11, 2010 - 9:38 AM) - Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk Saturday. http://www.outofthedarkeness.org.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2010 - 2:23 PM) - Home Composting Workshop being held Oct 16th at Little Sugar Creek Greenway community garden. http://bit.ly/dma94l
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2010 - 11:22 AM) - Last day to register to vote today but with proper ID you can register when you go vote. Early voting details at http://bit.ly/bTuNSG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2010 - 8:45 AM) - We only get a handful of these beautiful days every year. Share one with Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/dx5yF6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2010 - 8:29 AM) - Cleaning up your yard this weekend? Don't toss your organics. Compost instead. http://bit.ly/9gvjkb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2010 - 9:39 AM) - Early voting starts October 14. We can help you have a good experience. Real-time traffic reports at Twitter and Facebook.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2010 - 2:21 PM) - Thursday night. 6pm. Take Back the Night. UNCC. It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. http://bit.ly/bnSGSZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2010 - 1:05 PM) - You don't get the flu by walking the greenways. You get it from other people. Protect yourself this flu season. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2010 - 11:50 AM) - What should Mecklenburg County be in 2020? You can have your say. Watch this short video interview about the 2020 planhttp://bit.ly/dq5SQq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2010 - 10:47 AM) - Bet you didn't know this. Park and Rec will plant and dedicate a tree with a little plaque for your loved one. http://bit.ly/bdJfuG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2010 - 9:05 AM) - Bed Bugs. Creeps us out too but the Health Department has some tips for preventing and destroying them. http://bit.ly/cRsD9t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - Board now considering new code of ethics for County elected officials. http://bit.ly/aOWGor
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 9:44 PM) - Board says no to Item #20 - asking feds to tell the County how it can report names of illegals who seek County services. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 9:43 PM) - Board now hearing from the large audience in the chamber about the DSS illegal immigrants issue. http://bit.ly/dr0VyZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 8:42 PM) - Board going out of order to allow discussion of item 20 - DSS reporting of illegal aliens. Watch it live http://bit.ly/dr0VyZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 8:24 PM) - Board discussing new rules designed to streamline meetings. http://bit.ly/dsgNbU. Watch the debate live http://bit.ly/dr0VyZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 7:57 PM) - Thanks News 14 for interviewing Brian Gott about citizen involvement in developing the County's 2020 vision. http://bit.ly/dq5SQq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 7:36 PM) - Reminder early voting starts Oct 14. http://bit.ly/bTuNSG We will use Twitter & Facebook to give real-time traffic reports at all locations
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 7:15 PM) - Board won't have to vote on Aquatic Center fix tonight but will approve construction contract after bids. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 7:07 PM) - The equipment at the Aquatic Center could fail any time. Replacement necessary. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 7:03 PM) - Manager Jones telling Board about a $2.75m need for equipment repairs at Aquatic Center. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:58 PM) - Board has agreed to funding plan for libraries http://bit.ly/8YQwmE #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:57 PM) - @news14Broders 10:31pm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:55 PM) - BOCC working on appointments now. Aquatic Center equipment issue coming up. Live stream http://bit.ly/dr0VyZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:43 PM) - Board to hear about funding needs at Aquatic Center. Major equipment fix needed. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:34 PM) - Board expected to approval final funding plan for libraries tonight. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:32 PM) - BOCC meeting has started. Here's the agenda. http://bit.ly/d9iLfd. Here's the live stream http://bit.ly/dr0VyZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 6:26 PM) - Want to help us develop a 2020 vision for Mecklenburg County? Citizen Engagement Coordinator Brian Gott on News 14 http://bit.ly/dq5SQq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the Big Sweep a big success. 16,000 pounds of trash collected from local lakes & streams.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 12:41 PM) - Domestic Violence Awareness march Thursday 12:15 at Trade & Tryon. http://bit.ly/bnSGSZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 11:18 AM) - 1CLearn to love your leaves. Sign up for a 2 hour, hands-on home composting workshop offered by County Solid Waste. http://bit.ly/9gvjkb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Early voting starts Oct 14. Real time reports on how busy at each location. Follow us here or friend Mecklenburg County on Facebook.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6pm at the government center. Agenda http://bit.ly/d9iLfd. Live Stream too.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2010 - 7:34 AM) - Board feels it needs more public input regarding w percent art policy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 1:53 PM) - Board retreat update...now talking about retaining 1 percent arts policy.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 1:38 PM) - Board informally agrees that it needs to review all projects and reprioritize. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 1:28 PM) - @chrismillerwbt so are you ready to get back to work trial boy?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 1:14 PM) - Board considering four key elements of source of funding for capital projects.#meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 12:52 PM) - Board informally agrees that citizen involvement should be part of capital decisions. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 12:32 PM) - Board agrees that a set of standards should be used to determine which capital projects are approved. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 11:53 AM) - Board is in agreement that the County should have a criteria system for comparing capital projects. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 11:47 AM) - Board doing a priority-setting exercise - will help board make better decisions about which projects to fund. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 11:20 AM) - Board likes the idea of the 5-1 planning for capital planning and spending. Formal adopted at later date. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 11:14 AM) - Yi suggests a 5-1 plan. Five year capital improvement plan and a one year spending plan updated each year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:58 AM) - Hyong Yi tells board that they need to be doing more long-range capital planning instead of yearly capital spending. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:57 AM) - Capital projects are schools, libraries, courthouses...anything that costs more than $250,000. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:53 AM) - Coming up staff briefs board on capital options and facilitator Libby Cable of Lee Institute walks board through process changes . #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:52 AM) - Taking a short break at the BOCC retreat. Don't go away. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:33 AM) - To put the debt percentages in perspective, the % has gone up partly due to $150M decrease in budget over past two years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - @joehoward62 As the market allows and we have done a number of re-fi's in 2009 $ 2010 and got better rates.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:27 AM) - The County debt in 200 was 14.4% of operating budget. It is 18.9% in 2010. Projected to be 21.3% in 2011. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:25 AM) - The suggestion is that developing a capital budget plan will be better if it involves all entities together plus the public. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - Board in a lively discussion about long term capital plans from Park & Rec and CMS totalling nearly $4B. Live stream at http://bit.ly/cpXyxk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 9:50 AM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi describing Capital Budget process. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/cpXyxk #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 9:41 AM) - Budget Manager Michael Bryant briefing Board on budget process. All related docs at http://bit.ly/aoDfMw #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 9:20 AM) - Budget retreat is starting with opening remarks from Manager Harry Jones. Live http://bit.ly/cpXyxk #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 8:37 AM) - Perfect day for the 2010 Big Sweep. This little video might inspire you to join in. http://bit.ly/bOgvlI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2010 - 7:32 AM) - Friend us on facebook (Mecklenburg County) for real time reports on the best places to go for early voting. http://bit.ly/bTuNSG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - It's "Back to Sleep-Front to Play" month. Sounds intriguing but what does it mean. The Answer at http://bit.ly/cPe6IF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2010 - 12:30 PM) - Honeydo list item #13. The one you always put off. Clean Garage. Recycling drop-off centers take some of that junk. http://bit.ly/bzYnrR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2010 - 11:30 AM) - Get going to a park or recreation facility this weekend. Great weather. List of stuff to do in the Get Going Guide. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - BOCC Strategic/Capital Budget Retreat Saturday. Info http://bit.ly/cunpkK. Live stream will be at http://bit.ly/cpXyxk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - This is the weather you've been waiting for. Enjoy it. The Big Sweep clean-up of lakes and streams is tomorrow. http://bit.ly/bOgvlI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - Nearly 90 people applied for membership in the "Future of the Library" task force. Members will be selected Oct 8. http://bit.ly/abGVAm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 3:03 PM) - The Health Department has notified people living along Edward 19s Place in Charlotte that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 2:48 PM) - Family fun plans for this weekend should include a tour of the new online "Get Going Guide" from Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 2:02 PM) - Big time this weekend - 2010 Big Sweep - big clean-up of local lakes and streams. Tons collected last year. http://bit.ly/bOgvlI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 1:02 PM) - County is upfront about the issue involving Area Mental Health and Mecklenburg Open Door. All docs at http://bit.ly/d0O2cL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 12:02 PM) - Early voting for the November 2 General Election starts October 14. Locations all over the county. http://bit.ly/bTuNSG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - BOCC getting a jump on next year's budget, is holding a strategic planning/budget retreat Saturday. http://bit.ly/cunpkK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 10:03 AM) - Area Mental Health co-sponsors a suicide prevention awareness walk on Saturday, October 9. Details at http://bit.ly/dfpsz6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - Tropical depression could bring steady rain through tomorrow morning. Watch for flooding. Emergency Management standing by.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 2:31 PM) - Board of County Commissioners has its strategic planning conference on Saturday. We will be streaming it live. Watch for details.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 2:03 PM) - Suicide Prevention Walk is October 9. Sign up at http://www.outofthedarkness.org.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 1:03 PM) - Get ready for early voting starting October 14. Hal Marshall is main location but plenty of others too. http://bit.ly/bTuNSG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 12:03 PM) - A ton of activities planned for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Details at http://bit.ly/dym3J4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - Heads Up! Revaluation of all properties in Mecklenburg County happens in January. Short video explainer at http://bit.ly/cc26ZI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 10:03 AM) - Park and Rec isn't letting budget cuts keep it from offering great recreational entertainment. Get Going Guide http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - 2010 Big Sweep happens Saturday. Help is clean up our local lakes and streams and greenways. http://bit.ly/bOgvlI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 29, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - Audit Review Committee meeting is over. Watch http://bit.ly/d0O2cL for updates as they are available.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 3:18 PM) - Mgr Jones says as soon as he gets the results of the MOD Board investigation he will ask for another meeting of the Audit Review Committee
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 3:04 PM) - Finance Director Diorio says County contracts are written to include County monitoring if vendor performance.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:58 PM) - Commissioner Clarke says County should monitor contracts more closely and have regular audits written into vendor contracts.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:55 PM) - Commissioner Murrey says Audit Review Committee wants more information about the investigation and what MOD is doing about it
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:53 PM) - County receives quarterly reports from MOD listing of clients assisted. Those reports did not indicate financial irregularities
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:40 PM) - Manager Jones says next step for the County includes review of how much County might direct vendors' business
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:36 PM) - Commissioner Murrey cautions that we should not be telling orgs how to run their business
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:34 PM) - Commissioner James thinks the County should have more controls on organizations County partners with. Example vendor should not pay bonuses
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:32 PM) - Commissioner Clarke concerned that if the County immediately cuts ties with Shelter Plus/MOD, customers and employees would be hurt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:29 PM) - Few other agencies are able to provide the shelter services for homeless and those with mental issues. County investigating
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:22 PM) - Government lien placed on Meck Open Door Aug 31 for non-payment of payroll taxes.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:20 PM) - Mecklenburg Open Door's own audit in August shows irregularities but report says no government money was inappropriately accessed or used.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 2:13 PM) - Harry Jones says County relationship with Mecklenburg Open Door is expansive. Details to come
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 1:44 PM) - Audit review committee now being briefed on the Mecklenburg Open Door investigation. http://bit.ly/d0O2cL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 1:43 PM) - The County's Audit Review Committee meets at 1:30 to discuss the County contract with Mecklenburg Open Door. Docs at http://bit.ly/d0O2cL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2010 - 1:19 PM) - This is a Code Orange Action Day meaning the air is unhealthy for people in certain high-risk categories. http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 23, 2010 - 9:33 AM) - Today is the deadline for applications to serve on the "Future of the Library" Task Force. http://bit.ly/cXFnTl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2010 - 12:03 PM) - BOCC approves plan for citizen involvement in developing 2020 vision. http://bit.ly/bC6pbG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - Did you know that changing Park and Rec's Get Going Guide to an online pub, we saved 60 trees. Breathe a little easier http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2010 - 10:03 AM) - How's your heart? Not everyone enjoys good heart health. The 2010 Heart Walk is this Saturday. Join us. http://bit.ly/csooW7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - The 2010 Big Sweep - volunteer clean-up of lakes and streams is Oct 2. Short video gives you the picture http://bit.ly/bOgvlI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - BOCC approves Nov 3 as date for public hearing about Reval Schedule of Values. Details folo. Watch a short reval video http://bit.ly/cc26ZI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2010 - 7:31 AM) - Board approved process for creating a new 2020 vision. Here's the schedule http://bit.ly/bC6pbG #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 8:46 PM) - County revaluation web site reval.charmeck.org has details, FAQ's and more. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 7:29 PM) - Board will conduct a public hearing on reappraisal Schedule of Values on November 3. Read more http://bit.ly/9PMpq2. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 7:26 PM) - Assessor Garrett Alexander now briefing the Board on 2011 Revaluation. Watch a short video about reval. http://bit.ly/cc26ZI. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 7:10 PM) - Board will be talking about the 2011 Revaluation shortly. Live stream http://bit.ly/9FezVd. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 6:34 PM) - BOCC Proclaims Oct. 2 Big Sweep Day. Check out a short video about the Big Sweep http://bit.ly/bOgvlI #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 6:29 PM) - BOCC meeting starts at 6pm. Live stream at http://bit.ly/9FezVd. Agenda http://bit.ly/9PMpq2. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 5:11 PM) - Looking forward to another successful Big Shot Saturday this weekend. Get childhood shots from Health Department http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 1:05 PM) - It's not too early to start thinking about flu season. Shots available. So is a short Health Department video. http://bit.ly/9X1Kv1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 12:04 PM) - The Heart Walk is the place to be seen on Saturday. http://bit.ly/csooW7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - First ever Community Garden Tour this weekend. What is it? Go find out http://bit.ly/bq9idh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - Please notify family, friends and other fun-seekers. The Park and Recreation Get Going Guide is alive at http://bit.ly/boDUI6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2010 - 7:59 AM) - Community meetings on water and sewer rates continue tomorrow at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church http://bit.ly/bN1Wql
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 20, 2010 - 11:07 AM) - Surprise your favorite squeeze by taking him/her to lunch. But first - check the restaurant's sanitary rating at http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 20, 2010 - 10:05 AM) - Make your plans now to be part of the 2011 Big Sweep, the clean-up of our local lakes and streams. http://bit.ly/cKPEG0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 20, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday. 2011 Revaluation part of the discussion. Agenda http://bit.ly/9PMpq2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 20, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - The County Health Department is offering flu shots that cover you for seasonal and H1N1. Call for an appointment at 704-336-6500.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 20, 2010 - 7:52 AM) - Next community meeting about water and sewer rates in Tuesday, 9/21. http://bit.ly/bN1Wql
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2010 - 3:21 PM) - Kids need shots? Health Department's Big Shot Saturday happens again tomorrow. http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2010 - 2:20 PM) - First step in 2011 revaluation process happens at 9/21 BOCC meeting. Agenda http://bit.ly/9CKgFx. We stream it live at http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2010 - 1:16 PM) - Over 400 Mecklenburg County employees & families will participate in the Charlotte START! Heart Walk on 9/25. Join us http://bit.ly/csooW7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2010 - 11:30 AM) - Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health partners to hold a suicide prevention walk on 10/9. Details & sign up to walk at http://bit.ly/d8mrxk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - The Health Department and County Fruit & Vegetable Coalition do first-ever community garden tour 9/25. http://bit.ly/bq9idh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Wikipedia offers one of the best descriptions of Mecklenburg County you'll find anywhere. http://bit.ly/c1PtRh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2010 - 2:35 PM) - The Health Department has informed people living along Jerilyn Dr. and Windygap Rd. that raccoons have test positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2010 - 1:39 PM) - The BOCC postponed a review of the 2010 Criminal Justice Report at its last meeting. It'll be on the 9/21 agenda. http://bit.ly/czxzgY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2010 - 1:33 PM) - Code Enforcement was saying "Do it Right" even before Mike Holmes. We're here to help you with your building project http://bit.ly/9IUnJK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2010 - 10:39 AM) - Why buy compost in the spring when you can make your own this fall and it'll be ready for spring planting. Answer at http://bit.ly/9U3f0L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2010 - 9:25 AM) - There are still some people out there who don't know about the wonderful volunteer opportunities at Park and Rec. RT http://bit.ly/cQLwoU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2010 - 8:38 AM) - Revaluation coming up in January. Some of your questions may be answered at http://bit.ly/96AYu0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2010 - 1:31 PM) - Public meeting about water and sewer rates at noon today at the government center. http://bit.ly/bN1Wql
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2010 - 11:02 AM) - Trouble getting your court-order child support? Meck County Child Support Enforcement may be able to help. http://bit.ly/bmf4pQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2010 - 10:22 AM) - We encourage you to take advantage of the Health Department's Big Shot Saturday program. Needed chld immunizations http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2010 - 9:19 AM) - Health Department distributes Potassium Iodide this Saturday to people living around the nuclear plants. http://bit.ly/auwC2z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2010 - 8:19 AM) - County employee motivation down,. Stress, way up. Not knowing whether they would be terminated caused anxiety. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 3:58 PM) - Manager's Office reports some significant declines in employee perceptions about how they think the organization values them. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 3:47 PM) - Board now hearing briefing on the 2010 Employee Climate Survey. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 3:35 PM) - Easement to accommodate new pipe is about 50 feet. Piedmont negotiates directly with homeowners. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 3:27 PM) - Gas pipeline expansion needed to accommodate new population. Piedmont has notified residents in Mecklenburg & beyond. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 3:23 PM) - Piedmont Natural Gas briefing Board on new gasline project. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 3:19 PM) - Board of County Commissioners Public Policy workshop starts at 3:00 at the government center. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 2:47 PM) - Mecklenburg County in the process of updating it's 2015 vision to a 2020 vision. Your input is appreciated http://bit.ly/coWiwj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 11:11 AM) - This is Homeless Awareness Month. The County's Community Support Services is one of the agencies helping the homeless. http://bit.ly/a4oQEn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 11:02 AM) - Thought about a career as a Medic or EMT. Mecklenburg EMS Agency would like to talk to you. http://bit.ly/acnbPU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 10:02 AM) - Appreciate yesterday's RT's about us taking applications for the Friends of the Library Task Force. Still open at http://bit.ly/cXFnTl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - Let's make this another lighter-than-normal flu season. Watch Dr. Wynn Mabry of the Health Department talk about flu. http://bit.ly/9X1Kv1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 14, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - We understand you have lots of questions about property revaluation coming up in January. FAQ's with answers at http://bit.ly/96AYu0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 2:02 PM) - Board of County Commissioners Public Policy Worship 3:00pm Tuesday Room 267 at the government center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 1:02 PM) - If you missed Big Shot Saturday last weekend you have another chance to get childhood shots this Saturday. http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 12:02 PM) - We encourage you to start thinking about flu season and about getting your flu shot. Short video can help you decide. http://bit.ly/9X1Kv1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 11:02 AM) - If you live near the nuclear power plant you can get a free supply of Potassium Iodide from the Health Department. Why? http://bit.ly/auwC2z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 10:02 AM) - Bagging your grass and leaves means a valuable commodity goes to the landfill. It could be beautiful compost by spring. http://bit.ly/9U3f0L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 9:02 AM) - Taking applications for the "Future of the Library" Task Force through September 22. Interested? Go to http://bit.ly/cXFnTl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 8:02 AM) - Look for Park and Rec's new Get Going Guide this week. It's online, interactive and indispensable. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 13, 2010 - 7:50 AM) - Does your child need shots for school? Today is Big Shot Saturday. Health Department offering immunizations. http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2010 - 9:02 AM) - You and your family want something to do? National Day of Service project at Freedom Park today in honor of Sep 11. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2010 - 8:54 AM) - You only have until October 8 to register to vote in the fall election. http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2010 - 2:02 PM) - You going to let your garage look like that all winter? Haul paint, oil and other stuff to a recycling center near you. http://bit.ly/bzYnrR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2010 - 1:02 PM) - Tomorrow is National Day of Service Day to remember the events of Sep 11. Project at Freedom Park. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2010 - 11:02 AM) - Official local observance of Sep 11 will be tomorrow at 8:30am at Frazier Park near uptown. http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2010 - 10:02 AM) - School shots, flu shots, health screenings. The Mecklenburg County Health Department can help with those and more. http://www.meckhealth.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2010 - 9:02 AM) - Park and Rec's Get Going Guide comes out next week. The newest version is online only-easy to link to your fave stuff. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2010 - 8:02 AM) - Did you know that MEDIC is looking for paramedics and EMT's? Details at http://bit.ly/acnbPU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 3:05 PM) - Beginning September 13, 2010, flu shots will be available at the Health Department. Call 704-336-6500 for an appointment.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 2:05 PM) - Congrats to County Manager Harry Jones for being named a 2010 UNC Distinguished Alumnus. http://bit.ly/d9BHJS
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 10:05 AM) - Big Shot Saturdays are back. Your chance to get your child's immunizations up-to-date. http://bit.ly/cvvidT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 9:05 AM) - You may be amazed at all the health services available through the County Health Department. Check at Resource Guide at http://bit.ly/b3RBUD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 7:33 AM) - How do State budget cuts impact our County budget? Details at http://bit.ly/b5iTMb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 7:29 AM) - We encourage you to participate in one of the Park and Rec events to commemorate the anniversary of Sep 11. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2010 - 7:25 AM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi talks about State budget impact on County budget http://bit.ly/b5iTMb #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 10:13 PM) - BOCC has approved new rules for ABC Board and staff. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 9:30 PM) - Board looking at new rules for ABC Board. Live discussion http://bit.ly/9zFMYy. Rules http://bit.ly/aFSWSA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 9:06 PM) - HIV Council giving update on council's work to fight HIV in Mecklenburg County . Live stream http://bit.ly/9zFMYy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 8:32 PM) - Watch the live stream of the BOCC meeting in a few minutes and the Silver Fox Cheerleaders will WOW you. http://bit.ly/9zFMYy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 7:29 PM) - How will State budget cuts impact the County budget? An update during the Manager's report. http://bit.ly/b5iTMb #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 7:22 PM) - Coming up later in the meeting is a discussion about proposed rules for ABC Board members and employees. http://bit.ly/aFSWSA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 7:20 PM) - Chairman Roberts announces that Manager Harry Jones is a recipient of the UNC Distinguished Alumnus Award. http://bit.ly/d9BHJS #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 7:16 PM) - After an extended close-door session the public BOCC meeting has started. Live at http://bit.ly/9zFMYy Agenda http://bit.ly/bVhSKH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 7:09 PM) - Construction along the Four Mile Creek Greenway is now complete. Let the walking begin. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 3:21 PM) - You can make an appointment at the Health Department for flu shots any time. Southeast Campus starts shots on Sep 13. http://bit.ly/bAkjYu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 2:00 PM) - The Health Department has notified people living along Ashmore Drive in Charlotte that raccoon found there has tested positive for rabies
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 11:34 AM) - The Health Department has notified people living along Abingdon Rd in Charlotte that a raccoon found there has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 11:07 AM) - Big Shot Saturdays is the Health Department's way of helping you get your child's back-to-school immunizations. http://bit.ly/ck6xwL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 11:04 AM) - Park and Rec has two family-friendly events to commemorate Sep 11. Get details about both events at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 10:02 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight starting at 6pm at the government center. Agenda at http://bit.ly/bVhSKH #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 08, 2010 - 9:37 AM) - You have a chance to express your opinion about water and sewer rates at a series of public forums starting next week. http://www.cmutilities.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 07, 2010 - 12:01 PM) - Domestic Violence Advisory Council Lunch & learn today at noon Hal Marshall auditorium. Judge's Forum. http://bit.ly/bQrNEk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 07, 2010 - 11:01 AM) - Saturday is a national day of service and remembrance for the events of September 11. Service project at Freedom Park. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 07, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - The County's outdoor poools are now closed but spraygrounds are open through Sep 26 http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 07, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday night at 6pm at the government center. Agenda http://bit.ly/bVhSKH.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 07, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - Some County Internet applications are down for system improvements through 8am Tuesday 9/7. Police not impacted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 06, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - Some County Internet applications are down for system improvements through 8am Tuesday 9/7. Law Enforcement function not impacted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 05, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - Some County Internet functions are down for system improvements until 8am Tuesday 9/7. DSS & AMH still working. Police Services OK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 04, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - Some County Internet functions will be down for system improvements now through 8am Tuesday 9/7. Law Enforcement function not impacted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 03, 2010 - 5:01 PM) - Some County Internet functions will be down for system improvements from 5pm Friday 9/3 to 8am Tuesday 9/7. Law Enforcement not impacted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 03, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - Some County Internet functions will be down for system improvements from 5pm Friday 9/3 to 8am Tuesday 9/7. Law Enforcement not impacted.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 02, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - 4,000 people living with HIV in Mecklenburg County. Latest update at BOCC meeting Sep.8. Watch for meeting agenda at http://bit.ly/bURYDK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 01, 2010 - 9:14 AM) - Tomorrow is another Code Orange ozone action day. If you can get to work without driving your car it will help. http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 31, 2010 - 3:23 PM) - The Health Department has alerted people living along Austin Dr and Hollow Oak Dr in Charlotte about a rabid racoon.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 31, 2010 - 3:04 PM) - How's the new recycling thing working for you. Let us know. Go to http://bit.ly/bzYnrR and click "Contact Us."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 31, 2010 - 9:29 AM) - This is the last weekend that County operated outdoor pools will be open. Other fun things to do at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 31, 2010 - 8:26 AM) - Code Orange ozone action day again today. Could be a health risk outdoors for some people so limit your activity. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 31, 2010 - 7:26 AM) - Code Orange ozone alert today. Working outside this afternoon may be unhealthy for certain people.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 30, 2010 - 2:39 PM) - First Board of County Commissioners meeting in September will be Wednesday the 8th due to Labor Day holiday. Watch for agenda this Friday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 30, 2010 - 11:37 AM) - Most County offices will be closed on September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 30, 2010 - 8:36 AM) - Code Orange ozone alert today. Don't drive if you have another way into work. Unhealthy air for certain groups. http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 30, 2010 - 7:11 AM) - The Veterans Services Office can help you navigate the federal system so you can get your benefits. http://bit.ly/cq9PzA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 27, 2010 - 3:01 PM) - Three little words. Almost Labor Day. End of Summer. A Family picnic. Pick a Park. Reserve a shelter. Follow this link. http://bit.ly/dnYbLs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 27, 2010 - 1:03 PM) - Every Friday the County Manager sends important news to Board members. Now you can see the Board Bulletin too http://bit.ly/cof3mF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 27, 2010 - 10:53 AM) - Make sure you bring your cameras to the Hummingbird Festival tomorrow at Reedy Creek. Amazing pictures. http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 27, 2010 - 8:51 AM) - Park and Rec offers National Day of Service opportunity at Freedom Park September 11 at 9am. Watch for tweetails next week.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 27, 2010 - 7:51 AM) - A hummingbird's heart rate can hit 1,200 beats per minute. More stories at the Hummingbird Festival Aug 28 Reedy Creek http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 26, 2010 - 7:53 PM) - You can watch quietly from the sidelines or you can be part of the discussion. Sign up to speak at the Sep 8 BOCC mtg. http://bit.ly/avKZHG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 26, 2010 - 2:04 PM) - Park and Recreation hosts a memorial to victims of the 9/11 attacks at Frasier Park near uptown Charlotte, http://bit.ly/aMknO8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 26, 2010 - 1:07 PM) - Mecklenburg County has a business recycling ordinance that may impact how you dispose of your waste. http://bit.ly/bzYnrR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 26, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - Think Meck. County is a good place to live, work and recreate? Maybe it's time to give back. Serve on an advisory board http://bit.ly/cDxhRL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 26, 2010 - 8:59 AM) - September 11 is the National Day of Service. Park and Rec has an opportunity at Freedom Park starting at 9am. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 25, 2010 - 3:22 PM) - School shots, flu shots, MRSA - you name it, the Health Department can help, Community Resource guide at http://bit.ly/b3RBUD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 25, 2010 - 1:56 PM) - Park and Rec could use some helping hands to keep your parks and rec centers looking great. Short video explainer at http://bit.ly/9RVzVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 25, 2010 - 11:53 AM) - Property tax bills go in the mail today. Due by January. You can pay online at http://bit.ly/9GRDlR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 25, 2010 - 10:51 AM) - The Hummingbird Festival is the place to be Saturday http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ. Share your photos at our Facebook page http://bit.ly/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 25, 2010 - 8:46 AM) - You can help the Health Department assess the community's health needs by taking a short survey at http://bit.ly/bxOY3W. Please RT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 25, 2010 - 7:46 AM) - Take advantage of the County outdoor pools. They close Sep 6. Spraygrounds close Sep 26. Details at http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 24, 2010 - 10:48 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Women's Commission offers help to women who are in an abusive relationship. http://bit.ly/bQrNEk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 24, 2010 - 10:13 AM) - First day for completing your absentee ballot by mail is September 3. Details about the November 2 general election at http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 24, 2010 - 8:25 AM) - So much good information at the Humingbird Festival. The kids should get school credit. http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 23, 2010 - 1:44 PM) - Lunch plans? The Health Department can help you make the right choice with their sanitation inspection reports http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 23, 2010 - 10:42 AM) - School starts Wednesday. Child involved in contact sports? MRSA may be a concern. http://bit.ly/b7xzHB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 23, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - Property tax bills go out this week. These do not relate to revaluation. 311 may be able to answer any question. http://bit.ly/dBlMpc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 23, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - Looking for a community service project? Park and Rec needs volunteers to fill the hole left by employee lay-offs http://bit.ly/cQLwoU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 21, 2010 - 9:39 AM) - Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. More amazing facts at the Hummingbird Festival August 28 http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 20, 2010 - 2:48 PM) - Save this link. The kids might need it for school. It's the Wikipedia entry for Mecklenburg County http://bit.ly/c1PtRh. Great Information
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 20, 2010 - 1:45 PM) - Got a good way for you to stay ahead of the news about Mecklenburg County. The Board Bulletin comes out later today http://bit.ly/cof3mF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 20, 2010 - 12:10 PM) - If you're ever stuck for an answer to a question about the City or County try CharMeck 311. Just pick up the phone and dial...uh...3-1-1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 20, 2010 - 11:35 AM) - Your property tax bill will be in the mail next week http://bit.ly/dBlMpc. Revaluation coming up in January http://bit.ly/9QvFUQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 20, 2010 - 9:33 AM) - CMS has a handy last-minute back-to-school checklist http://bit.ly/axtO5L. Park and Rec has an end-of-summer fun list http://www.parkandrec.com.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 20, 2010 - 7:33 AM) - Have you seen the Health Department's Community Resource Guide? Every service offered to the public is listed there. http://bit.ly/b3RBUD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 19, 2010 - 3:27 PM) - Some of our Rec Centers have closed and others have changed hours. Check it out at http://www.parkandrec.com. Q's - click feedback.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 19, 2010 - 2:25 PM) - If you missed last night's Stomp out Stigma event, you missed it. We'll have a video soon. Q's? Go to MeckLink http://bit.ly/dfpsz0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 19, 2010 - 11:22 AM) - By the time you get home today there will be 16 billion mosquitoes in your back yard. Tips to prevent video http://bit.ly/bowwib
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 19, 2010 - 10:21 AM) - Mecklenburg County is all about social media. We're on Facebook at http://bit.ly/7q8uUY and Mecklenblog at http://bit.ly/b8x1YG. RT?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 19, 2010 - 9:06 AM) - How high was the water in your yard last night? Maybe you are in a flood zone? Find out at http://bit.ly/cpK1a0 click "feedback" with Q's.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 19, 2010 - 8:06 AM) - We have a staycation treat for you on August 28 at Reedy Creek - the Hummingbird Festival. http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 7:25 PM) - Book bag-check. Clothes-check. Lunchbox-check. Immunizations? http://bit.ly/ck6xwL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 6:36 PM) - Yard full of weeds? Naturescaping could be an alternative to planting a whole new lawn. http://bit.ly/bzYnrR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 2:33 PM) - Got something you want to tell your County Commissioners? Sign up to speak at the September 8 meeting http://bit.ly/avKZHG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 1:35 PM) - Mecklenburg County is giving all properties a new tax value in January. Educate yourself about the process at http://bit.ly/9QvFUQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 11:31 AM) - Surprise your family with a Labor Day picnic in the park. Reserve a shelter now at http://bit.ly/dnYbLs.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - Looking for a place to get County stuff that's more than 140 characters? Bookmark Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 9:26 AM) - Mecklenburg County property tax bills go in the mail August 25. What are the bills for? http://bit.ly/dBlMpc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 18, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - The Board Bulletin-news from the manager to BOCC avail http://bit.ly/cof3mF.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 16, 2010 - 9:14 AM) - @briandfrancis yep
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 16, 2010 - 9:11 AM) - There are lots of services available to people taking care of an elderly person. Just1Call at your service http://bit.ly/cXkcNH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 12, 2010 - 7:15 PM) - We've starting taking registrations for the 2010 Big Sweep set for October 2. You and your family can sign up at http://bit.ly/cKPEG0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 12, 2010 - 6:45 PM) - Wish you could have more influence on decisions made by your government? Be part of the process http://bit.ly/cDxhRL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 12, 2010 - 2:51 PM) - How are you spending your afternoon? You could spend it helping out at a park or recreation center. Volunteer at http://bit.ly/cQLwoU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 12, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - Popping the question at lunch? Pop open the restaurant inspection report first. http://bit.ly/3d4IaA a service of the Health Department.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 12, 2010 - 10:48 AM) - Storm drains are for water, not grass, leaves, gas, grease and oil. If you see someone dumping stuff, let us know http://bit.ly/axa4s2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 12, 2010 - 9:15 AM) - Just a couple of weeks until the Annual Hummingbird Festival. Great time of fun and learning at Reedy Creek Aug. 28 http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 11, 2010 - 7:19 PM) - Q & A about Revaluation at http://bit.ly/7q8uUY. Still have questions click the "send feedback" button at the top of the page.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 11, 2010 - 2:25 PM) - Have you friended us on Facebook? More space to give you more information. http://bit.ly/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 11, 2010 - 10:22 AM) - Mecklenburg County has several analyst and auditor positions available. Check the job descriptions http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 11, 2010 - 9:18 AM) - Code Orange Ozone Action Day today. Don't drive to work if you have an alternative. http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 11, 2010 - 7:09 AM) - Reminder - Four Mile Creek Greenway between Rae Road and Johnston Road is closed until mid September for construction. http://bit.ly/dhLJR8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 10, 2010 - 5:15 PM) - Property revaluation in Mecklenburg County takes place in 2011. We have answers to some of your questions at http://bit.ly/9QvFUQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 10, 2010 - 1:15 PM) - Remember this is a Code Orange Ozone Action Day. The heat and pollution can be bad for you. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 10, 2010 - 12:19 PM) - Won't be long before school starts. Does your child have up-to-date immunizations? The Health Department can help. http://bit.ly/ck6xwL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 10, 2010 - 9:20 AM) - This is a Code Orange Ozone Action Day. The air can be unhealthy for certain people. You know who you are. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 10, 2010 - 7:30 AM) - Every week the County Manager sends a newsletter to the Board called the Board Bulletin. Stay ahead of the news media http://bit.ly/cof3mF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 09, 2010 - 3:07 PM) - This heat isn't funny any more.The Health Department has some tips for staying healthy in hot weather. http://bit.ly/b5MP3q
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 09, 2010 - 2:07 PM) - Feeling a little funny after eating out at lunch. Next time check the restaurant sanitary rating before you go http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 06, 2010 - 1:12 PM) - All this rain is going to mean a an army of new mosquitos. Got a video that might help you. http://bit.ly/bowwib
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 06, 2010 - 11:18 AM) - Park and Rec needs you and your family more than ever to help keep the Parks and Rec Centers up and running. Video at http://bit.ly/9RVzVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 06, 2010 - 9:47 AM) - The Women's Commission wants you to be aware of the latest stalker/domestic violence threat. http://bit.ly/dCU9fu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 06, 2010 - 8:32 AM) - Why not plan a Labor Day Staycation with the help of Park and Rec. Lot of free stuff you can do right here in town. http://bit.ly/dx5yF6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 7:15 PM) - Got something on your mind? Sign up to speak at the September 8 Board of County Commissioner's meeting. http://bit.ly/avKZHG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 3:51 PM) - Did you know Mecklenburg County uses mystery shoppers to check up on its own customer service? http://bit.ly/dlUGHp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 2:48 PM) - This is not your father's Code Enforcement. Many of your permit and inspection needs can be handled easily online. http://bit.ly/9IUnJK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 1:44 PM) - You don't have to stay in an abusive relationship. The Women's Commission can help. http://bit.ly/bQrNEk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 11:40 AM) - Want to hear some real trash talk? http://bit.ly/bzYnrR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 10:34 AM) - One of the most fun events of the year is coming up Aug. 28. The Hummingbird Festival put on by Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/9cB7VQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 9:31 AM) - A fun time will be had by all at the Little Sugar Creek Greenway dedication Friday at 10am. http://bit.ly/bG1MPA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 05, 2010 - 8:29 AM) - Reminder, Thursday is "Don't drive to work day." You may qualify to win an iPad. http://bit.ly/bfCmVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 04, 2010 - 3:47 PM) - Take a little mid day work break and join us for the Greenway Dedication Friday at 10am. Details http://bit.ly/bG1MPA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 04, 2010 - 2:47 PM) - Board now getting an update on the food policy and assessment. http://bit.ly/aIrdKv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 10:03 PM) - It will be a busy next few months working on Library study, visioning and budget. Stay current at http://bit.ly/aP0htR #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 9:40 PM) - Management & Budget Director Hyong Yi now discussing budget retreat. Some changes this year. http://bit.ly/aIrdKv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 9:13 PM) - Still to come - an update on possible consolidation of library functions. http://bit.ly/9lrc9C #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 8:53 PM) - County has a 2015 Vision that needs to be revisted. Board discussing that process now. http://bit.ly/aIrdKv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 8:52 PM) - Up next the Board will discuss process for developing a new County Vision. http://bit.ly/cI4RF4 Watch it http://bit.ly/aIrdKv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 8:02 PM) - Coming up at BOCC - Discussion about the budget and the sales tax. Watch it live on the web at http://bit.ly/aIrdKv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 7:18 PM) - While we're waiting for the meeting to warm up - think about not driving to work on Thursday. You might win an iPad. http://bit.ly/bfCmVn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 6:42 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting underway at the government center. Wanna feel like you're there? http://bit.ly/aIrdKv #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 6:24 PM) - BOCC talking taxes, budget, library, land sale and more. Live Stream at 6pm http://bit.ly/aIrdKv Agenda at http://bit.ly/cvo0CK #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 5:31 PM) - Future of the Library up for discussion at the BOCC meeting tonight. http://bit.ly/9lrc9C
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 3:03 PM) - Board of County Commissioners will discuss increasing the sales tax tonight. http://bit.ly/9lrc9C
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 1:02 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets at 6pm tonight. Watch it live via video stream. Agenda at http://bit.ly/cvo0CK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 11:48 AM) - The County and City switched over to a new new web site this weekend. If you can't hit it, try this http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 03, 2010 - 10:48 AM) - If you have a bookmark for the County web site home page please change it to this http://bit.ly/aP0htR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (August 02, 2010 - 7:43 AM) - Is it your day to clean the garage? Check out our County recycling drop-off centers. http://bit.ly/aDXodL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 31, 2010 - 10:12 AM) - Looking for something for your family to do today? How about a Segway adventure at Latta Plantation. http://bit.ly/140X6X
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 31, 2010 - 9:08 AM) - Going to a festival this weekend? Before you buy a funnel cake or turkey leg, check their Health Dept. Certificate. http://bit.ly/bAzv2s
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 30, 2010 - 7:48 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday. They'll talk about sales tax increase. Check out the rest of the agenda. http://bit.ly/a6ZkCz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 30, 2010 - 1:55 PM) - You can reserve a park shelter or facility for a family reunion or birthday birthday party. http://bit.ly/dnYbLs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 30, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - Mosquitos love the rain we've been having. You gotta hate that. Short video talks about prevention. http://bit.ly/bowwib
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 29, 2010 - 7:03 PM) - Mecklenburg County seeks your input about making this a better place to live. http://bit.ly/9yhZzq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 29, 2010 - 9:53 AM) - We know you're busy but Park and Rec could use you and your family to volunteer to keep the parks looking good. http://bit.ly/9RVzVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2010 - 11:00 AM) - DSS and a few other County departments are looking for workers with specific skills. http://bit.ly/5ORR4s
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 28, 2010 - 7:52 AM) - Thinking about a home day care for your child. The Health Department has rules they must follow. http://bit.ly/dwG6nD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2010 - 11:47 AM) - New rules for DSS client cab rides. Details at http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 27, 2010 - 9:50 AM) - Your child has to have up-to-date shots before school starts. Get the details from the Health Department at http://bit.ly/dC7ae8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2010 - 7:41 PM) - Still having trouble figuring out the new recycling schedule and rules? GIS may be able to help. http://bit.ly/8depf4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2010 - 11:13 AM) - You can have air quality alerts posted directly to your email. http://bit.ly/cn7JhL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 26, 2010 - 9:54 AM) - Park and Rec invites you and your family to take the Naturescape Trail walk around the lake at Freedom Park. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 24, 2010 - 11:11 AM) - Mecklenburg County revaluation is coming up. Know what your property is worth. http://bit.ly/2xmu2P
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 24, 2010 - 9:06 AM) - The heat can be more than just a discomfort. It can be bad for your health. Health Department info on hot weather http://bit.ly/dvDfux
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 23, 2010 - 9:39 AM) - Protect yourself from accidents. Make sure you guard your home pool so strangers can't get in it. http://bit.ly/ajecCw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 23, 2010 - 8:42 AM) - The Health Department keeps an eye on day care centers to make sure they meet State regulations. Details at http://bit.ly/9OIgIW
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2010 - 7:46 PM) - Going for a tattoo? Find out what rules the Health Department has in place for tattoo parlors. http://bit.ly/cYByh5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 22, 2010 - 7:44 PM) - Suzanne Stevens hosts Mecklenburg Matters tonight at 8pm on TWC Channel 16. http://bit.ly/9r1cTb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2010 - 7:06 PM) - Won't be long before school starts. Get the kids over to Ray's Splash Planet before summer runs out. http://bit.ly/dhXs3b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2010 - 11:58 AM) - Trying to impress a client at lunch today? Check the restaurant inspection first. http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2010 - 11:31 AM) - Another scorcher today. The Health Department has some information about protecting yourself from the heat http://bit.ly/dvDfux
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 21, 2010 - 9:37 AM) -
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 20, 2010 - 9:50 PM) - Teen dating violence is serious. You don't have to put up with it. http://bit.ly/9ehSv8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 8:10 PM) - If you take your child to a home day care facility you should know that a home day care must follow certain rules. http://bit.ly/dwG6nD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 7:11 PM) - We had a fun 25th anniversary event at McDowell Nature Preserve on Saturday. What's so great about this place? http://bit.ly/17qGbg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 12:08 PM) - @meckparkrec Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:11 AM) - @mecklenburg4h Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:11 AM) - @reedyCreek Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:11 AM) - @fitcity Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:10 AM) - @lattaplantation Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:10 AM) - @davidsonlibrary Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:10 AM) - @morrisonlibrary Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:09 AM) - @cmlibrary Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:09 AM) - @mecktechtips Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:09 AM) - @mecklink Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:08 AM) - @meckgis Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:08 AM) - @meckpermit Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:07 AM) - @meckhealth Hi. It's Roger in PSI. I am trying to associate names with twitter accounts. Who are you?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 11:07 AM) - Mecklenburg County is on facebook too and we talk in longer sentences over there. http://bit.ly/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - DSS is changing the way it transports clients to appointments starting August 1. http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 19, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - Looking for a eco-educational opportunity for the kids? The Naturescape Trail at Freedom Park is a good one. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 6:30 PM) - There's a party at McDowell Nature Preserve Saturday celebrating 25 years. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 3:31 PM) - If you love camping you know there's nothing better than tent camping in the rain. Head for McDowell and pitch it. http://bit.ly/17qGbg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 1:28 PM) - Hot new way to take a tour of Latta Plantation Nature Preserve - on a Segway. http://bit.ly/140X6X
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 12:27 PM) - Our latest Mecklenblog post talks about how you can get involved to make this a better place to live. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 11:26 AM) - Don't let Domestic Violence like the case in Gastonia happen to you. The Women's Commission can help. http://bit.ly/d7cMRF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 10:24 AM) - Might rain this weekend. Better take the kids to Ray's Splash Planet - the anti-boredom capital of Charlotte. http://bit.ly/dhXs3b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 16, 2010 - 9:10 AM) -
McDowell Anniversary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 15, 2010 - 10:36 PM) - Mecklenburg Matters, the monthly County news magazine is up at 8:00 on TWC Channel 16. Questions? Send away. http://bit.ly/9r1cTb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 15, 2010 - 7:55 PM) - Is it time for a family meeting to decide if you want to become a Park and Rec volunteer? This video will help. http://bit.ly/9RVzVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 15, 2010 - 7:15 PM) - Still a little confusion about the new recycling dates and rules. This online app might be helpful http://bit.ly/8depf4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 15, 2010 - 8:18 AM) - Do you ever get the feeling that it's time to give back? You could serve on a County Advisory Board. http://bit.ly/bU30uF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2010 - 2:18 PM) - McDowell Nature Preserve is celebrating its first 25 years. Come and be part of the party on July 17. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2010 - 11:15 AM) - We have a short video to show you all the volunteer opportunities available at Park & Rec http://bit.ly/9RVzVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2010 - 9:14 AM) - There's a new posting at Mecklenblog about how you can get more involved in your community. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 13, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - Awareness, Engagement, Involvement. Three elements to make Mecklenburg County a better community. More at http://bit.ly/9yhZzq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 12, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - Mecklenburg County offers lots of help for seniors and their care-givers. Go to Just1Call at http://bit.ly/aCHtE9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 2:55 PM) - Property Revaluation is coming up next year. You can search the value of your property and the tax bill at http://bit.ly/8JZD41
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 1:49 PM) - Couch Potato - Park Ambassador. Which would you prefer on your headstone? http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 12:47 PM) - The new County/City/Town recycling system allows you to recycle more than ever before. Short video at http://bit.ly/cS20Ju
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 11:42 AM) - You can have updates on Mecklenburg County air quality sent directly to your email http://bit.ly/cn7JhL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 10:31 AM) - Save the Date - July 17 - Park and Rec celebrates McDowell Nature Preserve's 25th anniversary. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 9:23 AM) - Code Orange again today. If you are in a high-risk group, don't do too much outside. http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 08, 2010 - 8:23 AM) - Before you make reservations - check the Health Department restaurant inspection rating service at http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2010 - 3:02 PM) - Thre are some really helpful and entertaining videos about recycling and Park and Rec volunteering at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2010 - 12:01 PM) - Don't let the heat scare you off. Enjoy a sheltered picnic at your favorite park. Make a reservation at http://bit.ly/dnYbLs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2010 - 10:59 AM) - Did you hear the County bought half the Doral Apartments. Should be fewer flood emergencies. http://bit.ly/a3u08I
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2010 - 8:56 AM) - Another Code Orange Ozone day today. May be unhealthy for certain people. Check it out at http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2010 - 7:56 AM) -
County Buys part of Doral
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 07, 2010 - 6:51 AM) - Meeting complete. Next regular Board meeting August 3. Full meeting available Wednesday at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 9:22 PM) - @chrismillerWBT want to make sure you saw the Doral apartment story. County uses $3.5M FEMA money to buy 132 units. Will demolish
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 8:52 PM) - County agrees to purchase 132 units of the Doral Apartments and will demolish them. $3.5M in FEMA money. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 8:47 PM) - Board discussing Library funding package adopted by the Library Board of Trustees last week. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 8:27 PM) - Manager Jones says he will ask the Board to support cutting the approved CMS appropriation to make up for lost lottery money. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:59 PM) - Reminder - Code Orange Ozone alert forecast for Wednesday. Take appropriate steps to protect your health. http://bit.ly/aawCNj #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:49 PM) - Congress may cancel expanded federal funding for Medicaid. If state has to absorb that, it may have additional impact on counties. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:46 PM) - State has removed money for Counties for childhood immunization. Staff not sure how it will impact public yet. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:44 PM) - Other state budget items - Meck Sheriff not cut this year. Area Mental Health may be a wash. Staff still looking at state budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:42 PM) - State has cut $63M in lottery proceeds. Meck Co. loss is $9M. Some money will go direct to CMS instead of the County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:39 PM) - Presentation now at BOCC meeting about state funding for counties. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:37 PM) - Coming up at the BOCC meeting - a report on Library funding. Live at http://bit.ly/cpAdDS #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:28 PM) - Commissioners appoint David Conway and Harry Lomax to Mecklenburg ABC Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:08 PM) - Board now considering two appointments to the Mecklenburg ABC Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 6:52 PM) - You can view the live stream of the Board of County Commissioners meeting at http://bit.ly/cpAdDS. Agenda http://bit.ly/dtKuXE #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 6:51 PM) - Code Red Ozone Alert until 9pm tonight. Then Code Orange on Wednesday. Take necessary precautions. http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 3:46 PM) - We're able to speak in sentences longer than 140 characters over at Facebook. Look for "Mecklenburg County" at http://bit.ly/7q8uUY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 2:29 PM) - This could be a good week to cool the kids off at Ray's Splash Planet. http://bit.ly/dhXs3b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 1:05 PM) - Reminder that ground level ozone will be in the unhealthy category today. Code Red alert http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 11:45 AM) - Can you imagine 19,000 acres of yard work. County Park and Rec could use a few extra hands. http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 10:45 AM) - This is the first week of new recycling rules. Rethink Recycling. Info and videos at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 9:46 AM) - County Commissioners get an update on Library funding and State funding cuts tonight at the board meeting. http://bit.ly/dtKuXE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 8:43 AM) - Code Red for Charlotte today. Air quality is not healthy for anyone. Limit your outdoor activity, http://bit.ly/aawCNj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 06, 2010 - 7:43 AM) - Recycling is a whole new ballgame in Mecklenburg County. The redesigned recycling facility has re-opened. Watch video http://bit.ly/bvkxp8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 02, 2010 - 9:57 PM) - Park and Rec is looking for a little help to keep the facilities up and running. Watch how you can help http://bit.ly/9RVzVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 02, 2010 - 3:00 PM) - You've been hearing about it. Rethink Recycling is now up and running. See what you can recycle now http://bit.ly/cS20Ju
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 02, 2010 - 1:59 PM) - Park and Rec's "Red, White and Boom" and Memorial Stadium is 'the' place to see the fireworks on the 4th of July. http://bit.ly/aJEPSe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 01, 2010 - 10:37 AM) - The new state budget includes more cuts to the counties. Find out about the impact in Mecklenburg County. http://bit.ly/bITQtT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 01, 2010 - 7:45 AM) - We hope to see you this morning at the grand reopening of the Metrolina Recycling Facility. 9am start. http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (July 01, 2010 - 7:21 AM) - You don't have to stay in an abusive relationship. The County Women's Commission can help. http://bit.ly/d7cMRF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 8:50 PM) - When you keep paint cans in the garage for 27 years, the paint isn't good anymore. Use the recycling drop-off centers. http://bit.ly/aDXodL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 2:59 PM) - We invite you to join us at Memorial Stadium for Red, White and Boom, the Park and Rec 4th of July celebration. http://bit.ly/aJEPSe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - Millions of federal $ set aside for veterans goes unclaimed each year. Your Veterans Services Office can help you apply. http://bit.ly/5G7l0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 11:45 AM) - Reminder-most County offices will be closed July 5 in observance of Independence Day. http://bit.ly/cza1Lc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 10:44 AM) - We have a new video that shows you how you can spend more time in our parks. http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ go to "park and rec needs you"
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 9:41 AM) - We're excited about the changes in residential recycling that start tomorrow. You can recycle more than ever before. http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 30, 2010 - 8:39 AM) - Lloyd Scher interview complete. Mary Newsam next followed by Don Reid, Ed Coker, Robert Burroughs and David Conway. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2010 - 3:15 PM) - Mary Richardson interview complete. Lloyd Scher up next. Committee of the Board interviewing for ABC Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2010 - 2:53 PM) - Harry Lomax just finished up. Mary Richardson next up before BOCC panel interviewing candidates for he ABC Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2010 - 2:26 PM) - Harry Lomax first person being interviewed for the ABC Board. Cmsrs Roberts, Bentley and Dunlap with Manager Harry Jones on cmt. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2010 - 2:11 PM) - Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of County Commissioners discussing candidates for the ABC Board. Gotcha covered. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 29, 2010 - 2:00 PM) -
Nationally Honored
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 5:47 PM) - Most County offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. http://bit.ly/cza1Lc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 3:51 PM) - New County budget kicks in on Thursday. Look at all the budget information at http://bit.ly/PsKB.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 1:57 PM) -
Rethink Recycling
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 12:23 PM) - Thursday is the grand re-opening of the Metrolina Recycling Facility. Reyhink Recycling http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 11:56 AM) - If you do business in Mecklenburg County your business license has to be renewed by July 1. http://bit.ly/brMEBR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 10:53 AM) - Enjoy a short video about last week's Mecklenburg County Veterans and Reservists golf classic at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 28, 2010 - 9:52 AM) - One quick call to 3-1-1 and you can reserve a park shelter for a birthday party, family reunion, any celebration. http://bit.ly/dnYbLs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 3:00 PM) - If you have breathing issues, take it easy outside, it's another Code Orange ozone day. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:58 PM) - Check all the budget and sustainability docs at http://www.plcmc.org. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:50 PM) - Wells Fargo employees seeking ways to keep open CheckIt Outlet open. Meeting planned. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:46 PM) - Charles Brown - there was a risk of losing State funding if some libraries are not open 40 hours a week. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:37 PM) - Trustees have approved proposed FY11 budget. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:32 PM) - Trustees now discussing proposed 23.37M budget. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:31 PM) - In addition to study task force there will be a restructuring committee with trustees and BOCC members. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:27 PM) - Branstrom now talking about formation of task force to study sustainability. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:22 PM) - Lot of Monday and Thursday branch closings systemwide. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:20 PM) - correction. reducing branches to four days is equivelent to savings achieved by closing 6 branches. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:17 PM) - most library branches will be open four days. 6 branches will close. Towns helping with money or in-kind. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:14 PM) - process in place to examine furth consolidation of services to reduce budget further. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:09 PM) - chair Branstrom opens saying thanks to all for raising so much money as a temp fix to a temp problem. #cmlibrary
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 12:05 PM) - Library Board meets at noon to consider budget and business plan. #library
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 11:55 AM) -
4th of July Closings
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 11:11 AM) - Cool off a bit in the shade of all those trees at Latta Plantation. You can take a Segway tour of the place. http://bit.ly/140X6X
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 9:56 AM) - Sure it's hot but the work of keeping up our parks and rec centers goes on. We're looking for volunteers to help us. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 8:56 AM) - 3 in a row. Another Code Orange Ozone Day today. People in certain risk categories should stay inside. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 24, 2010 - 7:14 AM) - Thursday is another Code Orange Ozone Alert Day. Please take appropriate steps to protect yourself. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - Hot enough for you? It's also a Code Orange action day today. What does that mean to you? Go to http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 23, 2010 - 8:19 AM) - Sure the grass needs mowing but it is a Code Orange alert day. May not be the healtiest time to mow. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 4:58 PM) - Wednesday is forecast to be a Code Orange ozone alert day. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 3:25 PM) - Did you get your "Re-Think Recycling" brochure in the mail? Additional details at http://bit.ly/aeJO3j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 1:59 PM) - The wait may be a little longer but the Veterans Services Office is still there to help you get your benefits. http://bit.ly/5G7l0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 11:56 AM) - Helpful videos on mosquitos and community gardening at the County website http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 10:54 AM) - Veterans and reservists golf classic at Charles T. Myers on Thursday. Details on this Park and Rec event at http://bit.ly/dan0P0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 9:53 AM) - Second primary being held today to determine who runs in November. Details at http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 8:52 AM) - Code Orange ozone alert today meaning the air may be risky for people in certain health categories. http://bit.ly/Or1OI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 22, 2010 - 7:52 AM) - Park and Rec is looking for a bunch of new volunteers to help keep the system running. It's like yard work on steroids. http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 21, 2010 - 9:27 AM) - There's a runoff election next Tuesday. Early voting available today and tomorrow at the Hal Marshall center. http://bit.ly/92Wyob
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 18, 2010 - 2:06 PM) - The Health Department can help you decide where to eat lunch. Sanitary ratings available at http://bit.ly/3d4IaA.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 18, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - Park and Rec is still alive and kicking and has great recreation opportunities available to make your weekend GREAT! http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 18, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - Get rid of your containers of old oil, paint and chemicals at one of the County's recycling drop-off centers http://bit.ly/aDXodL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 3:14 PM) - Say happy birthday in an outdoor kind of way. Look at the Park and Rec party options at http://bit.ly/dANEsj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 2:07 PM) - Early voting is going on through Saturday at the Hal Marshall Center for the June 22 runoff. http://bit.ly/92Wyob
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 1:09 PM) - The Veterans Services Office had some money restored during the budget debate. Get help at http://bit.ly/5G7l0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 12:05 PM) - Everybody can spare a few hours a month to help keep our parks and rec centers running and looking good. Volunteer at http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 11:03 AM) - You only have a few more days to renew your business priviledge license before pentalties kick in. http://bit.ly/brMEBR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - If you get mail from the Tax Collector this month it could be your last chance to take care of your tax obligation. http://bit.ly/cQZ6Nl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 17, 2010 - 8:58 AM) -
Budget Adopted
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 16, 2010 - 11:21 AM) - If you haven't seen the videos produced for the Library, you're missing a hoot. http://bit.ly/cn12hr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 16, 2010 - 8:53 AM) - BOCC has approved a County operating budget for FY11. News release has the basics http://bit.ly/bPWSj3. Budget home page http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 16, 2010 - 8:28 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight and is expected to approve the FY11 County operating budget. Live at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 10:35 PM) - Board approves moving $50,000 from FY10 funds to FY11 Veterans Services Budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 10:03 PM) - Board now considering moving $50,000 from FY10 unrestricted contingency to Veterans Services. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 10:01 PM) - Manager's package approved. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:43 PM) - Commissioners praising Manager for his work past two years. Manager asked for the reduction he is taking. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:42 PM) - Manager will go from total package of $302,854 to $283,011. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:37 PM) - Here's our news release about the FY11 budget http://bit.ly/bPWSj3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:35 PM) - Board committee recommends a compensation package for County Manager Jones that is 6.6% lower than this year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:27 PM) - Board approved plan to eliminate medical benefits for new County employees after they retire. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:24 PM) - Board will now discuss cutting medical benefits for future employees when they retire. http://bit.ly/awQNcC #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:16 PM) - Board approved the budget adopted via straw vote last week. Speadsheet http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 9:15 PM) - Dunlap - There r some outside agencies I want funded but there are more things in the budget that I value than things I don't. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 8:42 PM) - Comm. Dunlap - I don't like characterization as dem or rep when it comes to the budget process. I believe in relationships. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 8:39 PM) - Comm. Bentley - County Government cannot be everything to everyone. Must be affordable and sustainable. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Commissioners now stating their opinions about the budget. You can watch the discussion live at http://bit.ly/bL6gzD #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 8:31 PM) - Motion by Comm. Dunlap to approve budget ordinance based on last week's straw vote. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 8:03 PM) - Motion fails to increase revenue by $449K. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 8:00 PM) - Comm. Cogdell wonders if what we're doing tonight is sustainable. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:58 PM) - Comm. Cogdell says he will not support additional revenue projection. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:57 PM) - Commissioners discussing confidence in new revenue projection. http://bit.ly/bL6gzD #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:53 PM) - Back to Straw Vote. Comm. Clarke proposes raising revenue projects by $440K+. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:49 PM) - Chairman Roberts says the discussion may lead to doing another straw vote. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:42 PM) - Comm. Clarke Suggests raising revenue projections again. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:36 PM) - Chairman Robert suggests going back to straw vote approved last week. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:27 PM) - Board now discussing adding funds for three outside agencies AND Park and Rec using money from new revenue projections. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:19 PM) - Discussion about Commissioner Dunlap's proposal to restore funding for three outside agencies. http://bit.ly/bL6gzD #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:09 PM) - Commissioners considering giving another $300K to Park and Rec before final approval of budget. http://bit.ly/bL6gzD #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 7:03 PM) - BOCC working on appointments. Budget approval coming up shortly. Live at http://bit.ly/bL6gzD #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 6:37 PM) - BOCC set to start the meeting shortly. Set to adopt budget. Live stream http://bit.ly/bL6gzD. Agenda http://bit.ly/dliMTp. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 5:45 PM) - Cmt. of the Board of County Commissioners is considering Manager Harry Jones' review/compensation. May not be complete by tonight #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 2:37 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight and is expected to approve the FY11 County operating budget. Live at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 15, 2010 - 11:16 AM) - Just1Call can help you provide care for your aging parents. http://bit.ly/aCHtE9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 14, 2010 - 3:04 PM) - There's a whole new way of residential recycling in Charlotte and surrounding towns. Re-Think Recycling at http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 14, 2010 - 1:49 PM) - Did you check the sanitary rating of that restaurant you're sitting in? County Health Department has them online http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 14, 2010 - 11:51 AM) - Park and Rec lost a lot of workers in the budget process. Now they're looking for park lovers to step up and help. http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 14, 2010 - 9:48 AM) - The County Tax Collector is getting more aggresive in efforts to collect delinquent taxes. http://bit.ly/cQZ6Nl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 14, 2010 - 8:46 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday to give final approval to the FY11 budget. Budget docs at http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 14, 2010 - 7:46 AM) - Surprise Dad. Take him for a picnic in a County Park for Father's Day. It's easy to reserve a shelter. http://bit.ly/dnYbLs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 2:46 PM) - Not a good idea to keep ignoring those notices from the Tax Collector. Find out why http://bit.ly/cQZ6Nl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 1:43 PM) - Have you noticed mosquitos showing up around sundown? We have a short video with tips on keeping more from hatching http://bit.ly/bowwib
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 12:41 PM) -
Getting Tough on Taxes
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 11:58 AM) - Mecklenblog is just a high-tech version of talking to your neighbors over the back fence. Share your ideas at http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 11:39 AM) - Turn your walk around the lake at Freedom Park into a learning experience. Follow the Naturescape Trail. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 10:38 AM) - Starting July 1 you can start putting more stuff in your recycle bin. You might get a recycling roll-out container. http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 9:36 AM) - Today is the last day to register for the 5th Annual Veterans and Reservists Golf Classic on June 24. http://bit.ly/dan0P0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 8:34 AM) - This is your official call to action. Park and Recreation needs YOU to help keep parks clean and rec centers operating. http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2010 - 7:34 AM) - Could be fun to surprise the family to family and take them out for a picnic dinner at a park near you. http://www.parkandrec.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 4:01 PM) - If you are a charitable organization and want to be part of Mecklenburg County employee charitable giving go to http://bit.ly/9qWH70 by 6/30
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 3:01 PM) - We like to call it the Great Urban Getaway - a fishing, hiking, camping weekend at McDowell Nature Preserve. http://bit.ly/17qGbg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 2:01 PM) - If you do business in Mecklenburg County it is time to renew your business priviledge license. http://bit.ly/brMEBR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 1:01 PM) - Summer birthday parties can be a lot more fun when you have them in a park or at a pool. Park and Rec can help http://bit.ly/dANEsj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 12:01 PM) - Be a modern-day cowboy. Mount on a segway and take a tour of Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. http://bit.ly/140X6X
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 11:01 AM) - Changing coming in home recycling July 1. Some will get rollout bins. More items will go in the bins. http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - Got a great idea to help get the kids through summer. Volunteer at Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - The County Tax Collector is kicking it up a notch using garnishment, foreclosure and seizure to get delinquent taxes. http://bit.ly/cQZ6Nl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 08, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - The City and County are re-thinking recycling. Lots more can go in your bins starting next month. http://bit.ly/d7H7HL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 3:56 PM) - There are some budget cutbacks in the Veterans Services Office but services are still available. http://bit.ly/5G7l0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 2:53 PM) - Teen dating violence is nothing to joke about. 28% off all teens experience it. Watch for the danger signs http://bit.ly/9ehSv8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 1:48 PM) - Park and Rec had budget cutbacks but it still offers a ton of summer stuff for the whole family. Get Going Guide at http://bit.ly/7978St
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 12:46 PM) - Bzzzzzz. All the rain we've had means more baby mosquitos. Here are some tips to keep a few from hatching. http://bit.ly/bowwib
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 11:44 AM) - Now that the BOCC has given preliminary approval to a new budget a formal vote will come June 15. http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 10:42 AM) - Park and Recreation has three new ways for you to volunteer to make our recreation facilities the bestthey can be. http://bit.ly/9TDje9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 9:40 AM) - Deadline to renew your business priviledge license is July 1. http://bit.ly/brMEBR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 8:38 AM) - Are you registered for the veterans and reservists golf classic on June 24? Park and Recreation hopes to see you there. http://bit.ly/dan0P0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 07, 2010 - 7:38 AM) - Board instructs staff to draw up budget ordinance based on tonight's straw vote. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 9:58 PM) - Clarke proposal to increase taxes failed. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 9:57 PM) - Comm. Clarke surprises all by proposing 1.13 cent tax increase to fund substantial increases for CMS, libraries, vets & Park & rec #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 9:50 PM) - Comm. Bentley proposes and board passes slight reductions from various agencies to give $183K more to Park and Rec. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 9:24 PM) - Comm. Cogdell proposes funding small amounts for vets, A&S, WTVI, Community Health, Council on Aging and others. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:55 PM) - Comm. Cooksey proposal to gain money from privatizing Child Enforcement fails. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:42 PM) - Board approves increase $6M increase for CMS. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:36 PM) - Board approves increase for Park and Rec. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Board approves increase for libraries. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Board approved increase for CPCC. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Board approved Work release incrrease> #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:34 PM) - Board approved increase in employee benefits. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:34 PM) - Board will vote on each increase individually. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:29 PM) - $3.5M give-back to schools has lots of strings as proposed in document by Comm. Murrey. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:27 PM) - Proposal is to give cms $6M, Libraries $3.5M, Work Release $1.1M, Parks $1M, CPCC $900K, Employees $1.25M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:27 PM) - Comm Cogdell proposes adding back into budgets for nearly the total amount just gained. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:25 PM) - Board approves reduction in DSS budget. Total add-back so far $12.6M plus $1.4M found by staff=$14M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:16 PM) - Comm. Clarke proposes reducing the appropriation to department of Social Services by $1.5M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:11 PM) - Board approves raising property tax for people in unincorporated areas for police protection. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:09 PM) - Comm. Clarke proposes to increase property tax for police service in unincorporated areas. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:02 PM) - Board votes to approve Clarke proposal to increase sales tax projections by $9.5m. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:01 PM) - Manager Jones says he thinks Comm. Clarke is right and consumer confidence is going up, but he wants to be conservative. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:43 PM) - Manager Jones explaining how staff arrived at sales tax projections. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:40 PM) - Comm. James questions whether sales tax revenues are going to bounce back $9.5M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:36 PM) - Commissioner Clarke wants to adjust estimates for sales tax revenues. Add $9M+ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:34 PM) - Here's the process for the Board-ask questions, make motion, take a vote. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:31 PM) - Staff has found an additional $1.4M to add back into the available revenue. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:29 PM) - Hyong Yi has a couple PowerPoint slides about CMS, then lays out rules of engagement for commissioners. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 7:21 PM) - Library finished. Hyong Yi says meeting is ahead of schedule. Taking a five minute break. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:59 PM) - Library is encouraged by discussions with Charlotte and towns about getting funding. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:40 PM) - Board now asking about cost of paying off dismissed workers. Library estimates $3M+. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:39 PM) - Commissioners asking lots of questions about Library costs and options. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:30 PM) - Comm. Dunlap wonders why Library hasn't asked to use the allowed 1/4 cent sales tax to fund operations. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:17 PM) - All the County budget docs are at http://bit.ly/PsKB. Board begins adjusting Manager's budget shortly. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:05 PM) - Library recommends task force to study best plan to re-identify and sustain new system. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 6:00 PM) - Library says the additional $8M will buy one year to figure a better long term strategy. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:57 PM) - Library wants $8M more to maintain 20-branch system from County, City and Towns. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:56 PM) - Proposed $17M cut would close 16 branch libraries and eliminate 200 employees. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:55 PM) - Library this is a critical moment in the Librarys history. Must engage leaders to preserve the system. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:54 PM) - Library beginning its presentation. PowerPoint at http://bit.ly/PsKB #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:54 PM) - Library presentation coming up next. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:40 PM) - Last year there was a 21% increase in public participation in Park and Rec programs. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:40 PM) - You can watch the County Budget debate live on the Internet at http://bit.ly/aFIfOs. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:37 PM) - Garges says nothing will be the same but planning continues to keep parks and facilities open as much as possible. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:36 PM) - Garges hopes the public will not notice the reductions because of good planning with resources the Board allows. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:32 PM) - Garges says Mecklenburg County Park and Rec is a nationally recognized award-winning department.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:31 PM) - Park & Rec loses 200 employees, closes 4 rec centers, reduces hours, maintenance won't be done. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:29 PM) - Park and Rec Director Jim Garges showing Board what will happen to the department if cuts are approved. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:25 PM) - Yi talking about FY12 potential costs highlighted by $46.6M CMS shortfall because stimulus money goes away. http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:21 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi will introduce Park and Rec and Library to make presentations. http://bit.ly/PsKB #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:19 PM) - Manager Jones says he plans to raise his hand and object to any Board suggestion that challenge the fiscal stability of the County #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:17 PM) - Manager Jones says he knows the pressure on Board to restore services but we cannot afford the services we now have. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:15 PM) - Manager Jones warns that adjusting forecast sales tax revenues up just to balance the budget is playing with fire. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:13 PM) - Manager Jones cautioning Board not to make short-term decisions that are not sustainable. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:11 PM) - Manager Harry Jones Opening up the meeting saying there are no good choices this year. #cmlibrary #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 5:10 PM) - BOCC Starts budget meeting at 5. Live Stream http://bit.ly/aFIfOs. We will be using #cmlibrary and #meckbocc during Library presentation.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 4:26 PM) - Another rabies case on Prindle Lake Drive in Charlotte. Mecklenburg County Health Department has notified residents.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 2:22 PM) - Residents along Charing Place in Charlotte have been notified that a raccoon found in their neighborhood has tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 1:44 PM) - You have until June 10 to register for the June 24 Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic at Charles T. Myers Golf Course http://bit.ly/dan0P0.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 12:45 PM) - All the rain we have had means we're going to get swarmed by mosquitos. Here's video tips to hold down the numbers http://bit.ly/bowwib
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 11:45 AM) - Got a family reunion, Sunday School Picnic or rehearsal luncheon coming up. You can reserve a park facility at http://bit.ly/dnYbLs.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 10:45 AM) - You know the County outdoor swimming pools are open now right? http://bit.ly/a077W0. Just thought you and the kids should know.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 9:45 AM) - Oops. Tweeted earlier about today's budget meeting. It actually starts at 5:00 not 3:00 as previously tweeted. Thanks to all who caught it
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 9:33 AM) - BOCC budget meeting at 3pm in room 267 at CMGC. Members will proposed changes and take straw votes. Live at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 03, 2010 - 8:45 AM) - Board now listening to a presentation about participating with Charlotte in a small business strategic plan. Watch it http://bit.ly/dyS3n7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 10:02 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi briefing the Board http://bit.ly/dyS3n7 on the process of Thursday's Straw Vote budget review. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 8:54 PM) - Employers Association reporting to BOCC about survey it conducted. Increased optimism, hiring people, giving raises. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Board finishing up appointments and will get to the budget update shortly. It's live at http://bit.ly/dyS3n7. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 8:01 PM) - Coming up at the BOCC meeting http://bit.ly/dyS3n7 a budget update including instructs to the board for Thursday's budget mtg. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 7:02 PM) - New post at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG. Sometimes you just have to call out a member of the media when she's wrong. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 6:54 PM) - BOCC holds a budget meeting Thursday at 5pm at the government center. Look at all the budgets documents at http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 6:40 PM) - BOCC inducts City Council member Susan Burgess into the Order of the Hornet, the highest honor given by Mecklenburg County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 6:37 PM) - Board now discussing inducting City Council member s
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 6:33 PM) - BOCC meeting getting started. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/dyS3n7 or stay with us. MeckCounty and budgetbadger at your service. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 6:33 PM) - There's a new post at Mecklenblog setting the record straight about a few things. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG. BOCC meeting starts at 6. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 5:42 PM) - We've got a great way for you to spend your spare time in the great out-of-doors. Volunteer with Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 9:22 AM) - BOCC meets Tuesday in regular session, then Thursday to debate the budget. Live stream http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ. Budget docs http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 01, 2010 - 8:22 AM) - Don't forget most County offices are closed Monday for Memorial Day. http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 10:15 PM) - Four hours into the public hearing. We're still going strong. People scheduled until 1:00. http://bit.ly/b9eJgo #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 10:10 PM) - BOCC has first in series of budget meetings on June 3. All the backup at http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:47 PM) - @ChrisMillerWBT Nice work tonight
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:45 PM) - @tarheelarden You mean you left the hearing???
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:44 PM) - @BentleyCommish you have lost your twitter picture
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:34 PM) - Good eye Chris Miller. Sheri Lynch of Bob & Sheri fame ready to speak about CMS funding. Watch her life at http://bit.ly/b9eJgo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:18 PM) - Series of speakers supporting the County Work Release & Restitution Center at public hearing. Hearing live at http://bit.ly/b9eJgo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:12 PM) - If you weren't able to make it to the Public Hearing tonight-head for Mecklenblog and leave a comment http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 9:02 PM) - Two and a half hours into the Budget Public hearing. Wide variety of interests represented. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/b9eJgo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - @tarheelarden come to room CH 14 behind the chamber
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 7:49 PM) - @cltlobbyist want to switch. I would rather do t-ball. roger
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 7:17 PM) - BOCC holds budget meeting at 5pm June 3 to start responding to Manager's Budget. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 7:16 PM) - Veterans well represented at the Budget Public Hearing fighting to keep funding for Veterans Services Agency. Live at http://bit.ly/b9eJgo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 6:56 PM) - Former POW Quincy Collins speaking on behalf of Veterans and the Veterans Services Office. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/b9eJgo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 6:44 PM) - @tarheelarden I looked for you but didn't see you out there. Hope you have an armed guard
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 6:28 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi has completed a budget backgrounder http://bit.ly/PsKB and the hearing is off and running.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 6:25 PM) - Commissioner Cooksey started meeting by announcing he has been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas. Had Surgery. Says he is cancer-free
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 6:19 PM) - Public hearing on the County Budget beginning at the government center. Live Stream http://bit.ly/b9eJgo #meckbudget.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 27, 2010 - 6:16 PM) -
Pools Open
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 2:40 PM) - Follow the NatureScape Trail around the lake at Freedom Park. Your walk will be healthy and educational. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 2:30 PM) - There are lots of services available to your aging relatives. All it takes is a call to Just1Call http://bit.ly/aCHtE9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - Join one of the county's best Park and Rec volunteer programs. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 11:30 AM) - Taking your sweetie to a nice restaurant to pop the questions. How about the restaurant's sanitation rating? We got it. http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - Got old oil, paint, appliances and other junk piling up out back? Answer-a County recycling drop-off center near you. http://bit.ly/aeJO3j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Today is the last day to register online or on the phone to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing. 704-336-2086 or http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 26, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - Meeting now wrapped up. Want to speak at Thursday's budget public hearing? Go to http://bit.ly/duN0yb to register. #meckbudget.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 5:28 PM) - Commissioner James asking question about CPCC accepting undocumented residents. Dr. Zeiss-Not accepting until ruling from State. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 5:24 PM) - Reminder, County Manager Harry Jones live at 6 tonight AT http://bit.ly/Mdddj. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 5:22 PM) - @briandfrancis That was the % of County dollars of their budget. They never include debt because we pay that
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 5:10 PM) - County funding for CPCC peaked in FY08, reduced each year since. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 5:00 PM) - If you just came onboard we are live with CPCC presenting its proposed budget to Board of County Commissioners http://bit.ly/aic6WI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:58 PM) - CPCC-Dr. Zeiss expects growth of 1,000 students each year through 2016. Turned away 5,000 last year for lack of resources. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:57 PM) - CPCC asking for $26.3M. Manager recommends $23M. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:52 PM) - Dr. Tony Zeiss asking for $1.8M additional dollars for FY11. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:46 PM) - CPCC will now make its presentation. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:41 PM) - CMS has completed its presentation. Commissioner Cogdell - this is not an easy budget cycle. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:41 PM) - CMS-it would take $17.5M from some source to avoid reaching Scenario #5-the worst case scenario.Read about it http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:38 PM) - Commissioner Murrey-What about General Assembly allowing teacher furloughs. Gorman - bill not advancing and wouldn't help much. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 4:11 PM) - CMS making their budget presentation to the Board of County Commissioners live stream at http://bit.ly/aic6WI/ #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:56 PM) - Gorman wants to avoid hitting Scenario #5 - worst case scenario. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:51 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap-What is the level of funding CMS really wants? Gorman-hard to say. Already doing less with less. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:50 PM) - CMS-compares proposed budgets with other NC counties. Other major systems looking at slight increases or flat funding. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:48 PM) - CMS-Free and reduced lunch in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools=47%. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:45 PM) - CMS - Cost per pupil=$8,600. Compare Chicago at $9,900, St. Paul at $13,200, Rochester at $16,300. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:44 PM) - CMS PowerPoint at http://bit.ly/PsKB Classrooms not impacted until Scenario #3. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:37 PM) - CMS now going through various scenarios dependent on level of funding from County and State. Live at http://bit.ly/aic6WI #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:35 PM) - Correction - CMS FY11 request is $15.48M more than this year.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:28 PM) - CMS request is $16.5M more than current year. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:25 PM) - County funding for full CMS request would be 29% of CMS operating budget. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:21 PM) - CMS requesting $332.85M from County. Manager's Recommended Budget $296.3M. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:19 PM) - Eric Davis now reviewing school performance. PowerPoint at http://bit.ly/PsKB. Watch meeting live at http://bit.ly/aic6WI. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:14 PM) - CMS and CPCC meeting with Board of County Commissioners now. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/aic6WI . #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 3:06 PM) - Still time to sign up to speak at the County budget public hearing http://bit.ly/duN0yb. County budget docs at http://bit.ly/PsKB.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 9:47 AM) - CMS and CPSS come to Board of County Commissioners meeting at 3 at the government center. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 25, 2010 - 8:47 AM) - Make plans to get the kids away from the TV this summer. The Park and Rec Get Going Guide is available online at http://bit.ly/7978St.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - You can check up on the eagles at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve any time via live EagleCam http://bit.ly/bGrXGS.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 1:52 PM) - Tuesday's Board meeting with CMS and CPCC will be streamed live at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ starting at 3:00,
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 11:50 AM) - Reminder, most County Offices will be closed Memorial Day. Many Park and Rec facilities will be open. Details at http://bit.ly/dAmW6D
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 10:48 AM) - Interested in becoming a foster parent? Attend an orientation session Tuesday at 6:30pm at Charlotte East, 5800 Executive Center Dr.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 10:22 AM) -
Memorial Day Closings
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 9:54 AM) - CMS and CPCC release their budgets to the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday at 3pm. Public Hearing Thursday. Signup http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 24, 2010 - 9:48 AM) - If you'e taking care of a senior adult, Just1Call has some free services available that could help you http://bit.ly/aCHtE9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2010 - 2:30 PM) - There's another new posting at Mecklenblog. Leave us your thoughts as long as you're there. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - How about a birthday party where everybody gets to ride a pony. Park and Rec has it, along with other birthday ideas http://bit.ly/dANEsj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2010 - 11:30 AM) - Interview with Jim Garges of Park and Rec about cuts in his department at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ. Recommended budget at http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2010 - 10:29 AM) - It is best to sign up now for a spot to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing on May 27. First come, first speak. http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Next budget meeting for the Board of County Commissioners is 3:00 May 25 at the government center. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 20, 2010 - 8:31 AM) - What will Park and Recreation look like if the Board adopts the Manager's proposed cuts? Director Jim Garges explains http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2010 - 10:10 AM) -
Manager's Budget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2010 - 8:58 AM) - You can comment on the Manager's Budget now at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG or at the May 27 Public Hearing http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2010 - 8:48 AM) - Listen to County Manager Harry Jones this morning on WFAE 90.7. He will answer Mike Collins' questions about the budget.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 19, 2010 - 7:37 AM) - Commissioners now discussing the idea of a summer retreat about brainstorming a new way of budgeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 9:56 PM) - So the stage is set for the Board to begin consideration of the recommended budget. All docs at http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 9:28 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap wondering about funding for Child Support Enforcement. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:38 PM) - Commissioners now commenting on budget recommendation http://bit.ly/bvauIC #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:37 PM) - Take a look at a summary of each department http://bit.ly/d6kdYx #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:36 PM) - Chairman Robert now allowing public to comment on proposed budget cuts. http://bit.ly/bvauIC #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:29 PM) - Sign up to speak at budget public hearing at 704-336-2086 or http://bit.ly/duN0yb. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:26 PM) - DSS would be reduced by $4.5M. 21 filled positions and 8 vacant positions lost. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:25 PM) - Sheriff budget would be reduced $2M and more than 60 employees would go. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:22 PM) - Community Service Grants go from $6M this year to $3.5M in recommended budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:18 PM) - Veterans walking out during Hyong Yi presentation unhappy with proposed reductions in Veterans Services http://bit.ly/bvauIC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:16 PM) - Libraries face 44% reduction or $17.6M. Over a hundred Library employees lose their jobs. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:14 PM) - Total position reductions: 436 full time filled positions and 119 vacant positions. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:12 PM) - Past two years, County has cut $156.7M from the operating budget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:10 PM) - cms funding will be reduced by 6.2% which is $19.36M less that current funding. CMS wants a $15M increase. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:08 PM) - FY11 sales tax revenue expected to be $32M less than current year. That's a 24.4% decline. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:07 PM) - Recommended budget is $1.3B which is $81.1M less than this year. 5.7% reduction. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:04 PM) - Hyong Yi presenting details of the budget. Watch it live http://bit.ly/bvauIC. See PP http://bit.ly/cHjliP #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:01 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi will be up in a minute with the specific numbers. His PP http://bit.ly/cHjliP #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:59 PM) - Manager says we are on a new path and we must make some sacrifices in accepting our new reality. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:56 PM) - Manager says decisions the Board makes will be its endowment for a prosperous future for this community. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:53 PM) - Manager says decisions this Board makes will be its endowment on a prosperous future for this community. #Meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:52 PM) - Full text of Manager's presentation here http://bit.ly/9H0yVJ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:46 PM) - Full news release about the recommended budget at http://bit.ly/bZWg9v #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:44 PM) - Manager sees a future in consolidation of internal functions and consolidation of strategic planning with partners. #meckboccc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:41 PM) - Park and Recreation reduction is about #15M. More than 200 employees are cut. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:39 PM) - Manager says it is time to redesign and reshape county government and engage the public much more. E#meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:38 PM) - Land Use and Environmental Services budget cut by $4M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:36 PM) - Manager calls for creation of a capital and debt fund to cover future recessions or economic downturns. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:34 PM) - CPCC cut by $1.5M. Watch Manager live at http://bit.ly/bvauIC#meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:33 PM) - Second part of strategic plan is to maintain long-term fiscal discipline. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:32 PM) - Manager says strategic path for future means reducing services, programs and personnel. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:31 PM) - Manager calls on Board to redefine County Government for the next generation. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:29 PM) - Manager recommends $296.3M for CMS a 6% reduction from FY10. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:26 PM) - Remaining employees lose $16.9M in County sponsored benefits. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:24 PM) - Manager's Budget calls for reduction of 357 filled positions and 67 vacant positions. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:22 PM) - Manager Harry Jones proposes $1.3B budget. It is $81.1M less than FY10. No property Tax increase. Details at http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:19 PM) - Board still working on appointments http://bit.ly/bvauIC . Manager's budget coming up soon. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:07 PM) - Board working on appointments. Live stream http://bit.ly/bvauIC meeting agenda http://bit.ly/aWvsj2 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 6:45 PM) - Manager unveils budget tonight. You can sign up for May 27 public hearing at http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 6:34 PM) - Commissioner Roberts: Former employee Cindy Brady has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the Giving Tree program. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 6:17 PM) - Commissioner Roberts: The pledge means even more than usual hearing all the veterans recite it tonight #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 6:10 PM) - A big thanks to all the veterans who are in the audience tonight. They are here to support the Veterans Services Agency. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 6:08 PM) - The Board meeting is starting. Live Stream http://bit.ly/bvauIC Harry Jones unveils his budget. Agenda http://bit.ly/aWvsj2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 6:05 PM) - Board of County Commisioners receives budget recommendation from the County Manager tonight. Meeting Agenda http://bit.ly/aWvsj2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 11:40 AM) - You can sign up to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing May 27 by calling 704-336-2086 or online at http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 10:37 AM) - County Manager Harry Jones releases his FY11 Recommended Budget at the BOCC meeting tonight. Live stream at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 8:36 AM) - Live coverage of tonight's BOCC meeting begins at 6:00pm on Time Warner Cable 16 and on the County website http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 18, 2010 - 7:35 AM) -
Air Quality Expert
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2010 - 9:54 PM) - You can watch the BOCC meeting live tomorrow night during which the manager unveils his recommended budget for FY11 http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2010 - 11:32 AM) - We're in the home stretch of collecting taxes before the end of the fiscal year. Do it online at http://bit.ly/9rDMqz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2010 - 10:28 AM) - Harry Jones unveils his FY11 Recommended Budget tomorrow night at the BOCC meeting. Budget Public Hearing May 27 http://bit.ly/duN0yb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2010 - 9:27 AM) - The full story about County employee salaries is now posted at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 17, 2010 - 8:31 AM) - Manager Harry Jones unveils his recommended FY11 budget on Tuesday. It will be live on Channel 16 and at our home page http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 2:40 PM) - New post on Mecklenblog about the County budget. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG. Leave your comments there too.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 1:39 PM) - The Tax Collector is making one last push to collect taxes in this fiscal year. 18,000 tax bills still outstanding. http://bit.ly/9rDMqz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 11:36 AM) - There are over 800 children in the County DSS system looking for a better life. It is Foster Care Month http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 10:35 AM) - If the honeydo list includes cleaning out the garage this weekend you can recycle old paint and oil containers here http://bit.ly/aeJO3j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 9:33 AM) - Ramsey Creek Park is the place to be Saturday - the Dragonboat Festival. http://bit.ly/QfgHs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 8:32 AM) - @cltblog FYI the correct spelling of The Management and Budget Director is Hyong Yi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 14, 2010 - 7:17 AM) - Ray's Splash Planet will be closed at 6:30pm Friday to accommodate a private party. Sorry. http://bit.ly/dhXs3b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2010 - 2:25 PM) - We like to call McDowell Nature Center the "Great Urban Escape." 56 campsites for everything from RVs to primitive. http://bit.ly/17qGbg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2010 - 12:27 PM) - Looking for a gift for a nature lover? How about a Segway Adventure at Latta Planatation Nature Preserve. http://bit.ly/140X6X
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2010 - 11:22 AM) - Manager Harry Jones delivers his FY11 Recommended Budget to the Board and public on May 18. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 13, 2010 - 8:41 AM) - If you like your parks another other rec facilities, it may be time for you to step up by volunteering some time. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2010 - 1:11 PM) - Another deadline coming up from the Tax Office. If you haven't paid your taxes yet this would be a good time to do it. http://bit.ly/9rDMqz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2010 - 12:12 PM) - Mecklenburg County will allow other non-profits to seek County employee donations. Details at http://bit.ly/9qWH70
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2010 - 11:10 AM) - Mecklenburg County is changing the way it manages financial matters. Find out more at http://bit.ly/cggD9j.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2010 - 10:08 AM) - If you have ever thought about changing the life of child by becoming a foster parent Call 704 336 KIDS or go to http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2010 - 9:05 AM) - Reminder-County Manager Harry Jones will unveil his FY11 Recommended Budget at the May 18 BOCC meeting. Budget docs at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 12, 2010 - 8:05 AM) - Board completing a discussion about program review. Full meeting will be available Wednesday at http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 5:20 PM) - We're live on the Internet with the BOCC Budget and Public Policy Workshop. Hit the stream at http://bit.ly/bUAvYf #meckobcc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 4:23 PM) - Planning and Development Director now talking about program review planned for next year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 4:21 PM) - Discussion about Financial Assessment is complete. Read the report at http://bit.ly/cggD9j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 4:10 PM) - General Manager McGillicuddy says goal is to have all 500 employees who deal with money to feel like they are on the same team. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:59 PM) - Board asking questions about salaries for employees. No increases will be recommended for FY11, but perhaps in FY12. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:51 PM) - Manager Jones says he will recommend in his budget that an outside consultant be used to help set up new systems. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:45 PM) - Manager Harry Jones supports the report and recommendations. Says the troubles the County went through in the past year helped the County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:43 PM) - Yi says desired future state would include more care in recruiting and hiring employees who have financial background. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:41 PM) - Yi says changes will become effective July 1 but will probably take several years to implement. http://bit.ly/cggD9j #m eckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:39 PM) - Yi says report recommends redesigning budgeting and planning to make it a year-round process. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:35 PM) - 500 County employees deal with operational expenses full time or part time. Recommend dual reporting to their department and to Finance.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:34 PM) - Yi going through list of recommendations. #1 is having Finance Department directly supervise all financial business. http://bit.ly/bUAvYf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:31 PM) - Yi going through the SWOT analysis. Says County has real strengths in financial area. Live Stream http://bit.ly/bUAvYf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:26 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi presenting the Financial Services Assessment now. Watch it live here http://bit.ly/bUAvYf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:23 PM) - Waiting for the meeting the start. You could go to Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG, leave a comment and come back. We'll wait for you.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:16 PM) - Reminder Harry Jones unveils his FY11 Recommended Budget next Tuesday at the BOCC meeting. Budget docs released so far- http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:11 PM) - BOCC ready to start meeting at the government center. Talking about complete financial assessment of County operations. http://bit.ly/cggD9j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 3:08 PM) - Mecklenblog gives you a chance to speak up about the County budget and see what other people are saying too. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 2:21 PM) - Don't feel too good after eating out for lunch? Maybe you should have checked the restaurant inspection rating http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 1:21 PM) - It is Foster Care Month in Mecklenburg County. If you would like to Change a Life call 704- 336-KIDS or go to http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 12:12 PM) - Sign-up to speak at the County Budget Public Hearing will start May 17. Read all budget documents at http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 11:18 AM) - The County has expanded live coverage of BOCC meetings. http://bit.ly/cAKLWk Live stream of today's 3:00 meeting at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 9:17 AM) - Planning your upcoming weekend? How about the Dragonboat Festival at Ramsey Creek Park on Saturday http://bit.ly/QfgHs and disk golf Sunday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 8:16 AM) - BOCC meets this afternoon at 3. Board will hear recommendations following a complete assessment of county financial operations.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 11, 2010 - 7:15 AM) - May is Foster Care Month and DSS has over 800 children in the system looking for a home. Find out more at http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2010 - 1:45 PM) - County Manager releases his recommended budget on May 18. Budget Director Hyong Yi talks about how we got where we are. http://bit.ly/9xQmWT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2010 - 11:43 AM) - Looking for some diverse cultural fun this weekend? The Dragonboat Festival is being held at Ramsey Creek Park. http://bit.ly/QfgHs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2010 - 9:41 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 3pm. County financial changes are on the agenda. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 10, 2010 - 8:40 AM) - Code Orange day today. Elderly and those with breathing problems should stay indoors. http://bit.ly/bFtUpl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 07, 2010 - 3:31 PM) - May is National Foster Care Month and DSS is looking for a few good parents who are willing to change a life. http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 07, 2010 - 11:34 AM) - The Mecklenburg Senior Games are in full swing. Check out a short video. http://bit.ly/buQFkk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 07, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Saturday is he grand opening of the Revolution Park Sports Academy. http://bit.ly/bsjO6O
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 07, 2010 - 8:26 AM) - It is another Code Orange day today. High near 90 and the air will be unhealthy for people in certain risk categories. http://bit.ly/bFtUpl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 07, 2010 - 7:26 AM) - Manager Harry Jones speaking to engineering association about the budget tonight.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 6:46 PM) - Another Code Orange day forecast for Friday. http://bit.ly/bFtUpl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 3:07 PM) - Remember this is a Code Orange Ozone Day and people in certain risk categories should avoid the outdoors. http://bit.ly/bFtUpl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 11:55 AM) - Have you walked the new Naturescape Trail at Freedom Park. Little information stops all along the lake. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 11:26 AM) - Proud of Park & Rec? You should be. It is a finalist for a national Park and Recreation Gold Medal Award. http://bit.ly/d79VRy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 10:24 AM) - Mark your calendar for May 15. That's the annual Dragonboat Festival at Ramsey Creek Park from 11am-5pm. http://bit.ly/QfgHs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 9:22 AM) - Air Quality experts have issued a Code Orange Ozone Alert for today. http://bit.ly/bFtUpl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 06, 2010 - 8:22 AM) - Board now listening to the homelessness report http://bit.ly/d4lGz1. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:45 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi has a short video called "How we got here" that can be viewed at http://bit.ly/9xQmWT. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Commissioner Robert's report on the CATS budget drawing much interest and many questions from commissioners. http://bit.ly/cbQ4qn #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:28 PM) - @AprilBethea my guys are saying 51,543 people
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:25 PM) - @AprilBethea looking now. we think 50,000-60,000
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:17 PM) - Still to come tonight a plan to end homelessness in Mecklenburg County in ten years. http://bit.ly/d4lGz1 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:16 PM) - Code Orange ozone day on Thursday. Air not healthy for those with breathing problems. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 8:04 PM) - Manager's Recommended Budget will reflect no tax increase. Details of the budget coming up May 18. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:50 PM) - Covering entire cost of police protection would require a tax increase for those in unincorporated areas. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:49 PM) - Increase in cost of providing police service in unincorporated areas will be about 6.5% next year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:47 PM) - Now starting Manager's report. Budget Director Hyong Yi discusses Law Enforcement Service District. http://bit.ly/cbQ4qn #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:45 PM) - Commissioner James asking about failure to reduce preventable child deaths over the years. Full report at http://bit.ly/aQSUpe #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:42 PM) - County Park and Rec is a finalist for a national Gold Medal Award. http://bit.ly/d79VRy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:11 PM) - Coming up at Board meeting - Child Fatality Prevention and Protection report. Here's the numbers http://bit.ly/aGtv7C. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 7:06 PM) - Mecklenburg County expanding live Internet coverage of budget meetings. http://bit.ly/cAKLWk #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:52 PM) - Board has adopted resolution to implement a military bond, stamp and coin. Must be approved by Congress. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:42 PM) - The Board has proclaimed May as Drug Court Month. Watch the meeting at http://bit.ly/cbQ4qn. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:35 PM) - Your chance to comment on the County budget - Mecklenblog at http://bit.ly/b8x1YG. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:33 PM) - Mecklenburg County is opening up employee charitable giving to more organizations. Apply at http://bit.ly/9qWH70
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:31 PM) - Board proclaims May 9-15 as Law Enforcement Week in Mecklenburg County. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:27 PM) - County plays Foster Parent PSA in a few minutes - part of Foster Care Awareness Month. Watch PSA http://bit.ly/cbQ4qn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:18 PM) - Reminder - Manager Harry Jones unveils his FY11 Recommended Budget May 18. Budget Public Hearing May 27. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:16 PM) - Board has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:14 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting has started. Live Stream http://bit.ly/cbQ4qn. Agenda http://bit.ly/9Yc6hV #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 6:10 PM) - Harry Jones updates the budget tonight at BOCC mtg. Last update before he recommends a formal budget May 18. Budget docs http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 12:29 PM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6:00 at the government center. We will stream it live. Agenda at http://bit.ly/9Yc6hV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 11:29 AM) -
Gold Medal Nominee
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 05, 2010 - 11:19 AM) - Park and Recreation has an amazing army of volunteers to help with a wide variety of projects. You can enlist at http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 3:52 PM) - A bat has tested positive for rabies on Old Meadow Road in Charlotte. Health Department has alerted residents & 311.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 3:27 PM) - Manager Harry Jones unveils his recommended FY11 budget on May 18. Want to weigh-in? Go to Mecklenblog. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 2:50 PM) - Mecklenburg County is now offering live Internet coverage of all meetings of the BOCC that relate to the budget. http://bit.ly/cAKLWk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 1:48 PM) - May is Foster Care Awareness Month and DSS is looking for a few good parents. http://bit.ly/bsnbPK
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 12:46 PM) - Sign-up for summer youth tennis camp is underway at Park and Recretion. http://bit.ly/9ee6vp
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 11:44 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners meeting will be held Wednesday this week because of the election on Tuesday. Agenda http://bit.ly/9Yc6hV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 9:39 AM) - Today is primary election day. You can find out who is running by checking the Board of Elections website at http://www.meckboe.org.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 04, 2010 - 8:35 AM) -
Foster Care Month
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (May 03, 2010 - 2:44 PM) - Just a month left in the Great American Clean-up. Take ownership in our own neighborhood. Make it look nice. http://bit.ly/aA3YRB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2010 - 3:10 PM) - Mecklenburg County is taking applications from non-profits that want to be involved in County employee fundraising http://bit.ly/9qWH70
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2010 - 1:09 PM) - Live strong, Live long. The Mecklenburg Senior Games are in full swing http://bit.ly/dt10kA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2010 - 11:08 AM) - The 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. If you missed it you can still catch the action at http://bit.ly/UQt9o or http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - There's nothing like the aroma of compost. You can just smell new life in it. Next week is Compost Awareness Week http://bit.ly/aulrij
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2010 - 9:05 AM) -
Celebrating Compost
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 30, 2010 - 8:33 AM) - If you couldn't make it to Bark in the Park you can still enjoy the event at our Flickr site. http://bit.ly/UQt9o
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 28, 2010 - 3:37 PM) - County Manager recommends a budget May 18. Got some ideas to save money and keep services? Tell us at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 28, 2010 - 1:35 PM) - Park and Rec has one of the best volunteer programs in the country. Why not be part of the fun. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 28, 2010 - 11:33 AM) - You can now view a short video recap of yesterday's meeting between the BOCC and CMS at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 28, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - Mecklenburg County will be streaming all the Board's budget meetings right up to budget adoption in June. http://bit.ly/cAKLWk #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 28, 2010 - 9:31 AM) - Meeting wrapping up. Video report available Wednesday morning. #meckbocc #cmsbd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 5:05 PM) - Gorman defending data collection and assessment budget line as a way of giving teachers best tools possible. #meckbocc #cmsbd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:59 PM) - Commissioner Bentley - what should BOCC look for regarding measurement when determining CMS funding? #meckbocc #cmsbd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:50 PM) - @tarheelarden thanks for the RT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:48 PM) - Gorman - it takes about three years to determine if program changes will result in performance changes. #meckbocc #cmsbd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:46 PM) - Commissioner James suggests creation of "Reform School" to help low achievers, economically disadvantaged. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:37 PM) - Commissioner Bill James CMS calling the data a success but gap between whites and African American show lack of success. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:33 PM) - Commissioner Leake - Majority of students in system are African American, yet achievement gap remains.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:27 PM) - Gorman - more low performing teachers leave the system than high performers. We need to keep the stars. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:24 PM) - @briandfrancis Understand.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:21 PM) - @briandfrancis Are we supposed to be tweeting for the school system, is that what this conversation is about?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:16 PM) - Gorman - 25% cut in staff that collects and interprets data. Protecting classroom the best we can. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:12 PM) - Gorman - Last year had highest number of teachers qualified for State bonus but it wasn't paid because of State budget crunch. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:09 PM) - Gorman - Money pays for good teachers and they are the key to student achievement. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:07 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap - How will improvements be impacted by a budget reduction?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:06 PM) - Commissioner Murrey - You should be congratulated on the progress you've made over the past few years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:03 PM) - Reminder CMS public meeting on the budget tonight at the government center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 4:02 PM) - Commissioner Murrey - Thanks for bringing the data. We've wanted to see this for a long time. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:57 PM) - Gorman - We're making progress but not quickly enough. Some gaps closing, others aren't. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:56 PM) - Gorman - CMS graduation rate now 66.1% - down slightly from 07-08. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:43 PM) - Gorman - Academic Achievement - Students making expected of high growth now 89.6% - 35 points higher than 05-06. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:39 PM) - Gorman - SAT trends - Mecklenburg scores up but fewer students took test. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:36 PM) - Gorman - Vocational proficiency now at 79.9% - 24 points higher than 05-06. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:35 PM) - Gorman - Writing scores down 2 points but higher than State. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:33 PM) - Gorman - Wake still leads Mecklenburg in End of Course proficiency. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:32 PM) - Gorman - End of Course proficiency - White=89.4, Econ disadvantaged=65, Hispanic=69.5. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:31 PM) - Gorman - All End of Course results up compared to 07-08. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:29 PM) - Gorman - Demos-Econ disadvantaged now 48.76%, Non-White students now 66.3%
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:27 PM) - Gorman - Reading proficiency by Mecklenburg Students better than Wake County including African American students. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:25 PM) - Gorman - reading proficiency gap has widened between whites and African Americans. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:22 PM) - You can watch the BOCC/CMS joint meeting on the Internet at http://bit.ly/dwrZ8T. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:20 PM) - Superintendent Gorman discussing advantages of retesting students which allows more students to pass achievement tests. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:17 PM) - Superintendent Gorman about to present report on performance and progress in CMS schools. Livfe at http://bit.ly/dwrZ8T #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:08 PM) - BOCC and CMS meet at 3. Live stream up and running at http://bit.ly/dwrZ8T. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 3:00 PM) - The meeting between the BOCC and CMS will begin shortly in room 267 of the government center. Tweetails throughout the meeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 2:55 PM) - Got the link for the live stream of the BOCC/CMS meeting - http://bit.ly/dwrZ8T #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 2:41 PM) - MeckTube has a short video with highlights of last week's Crime Victims Coalition luncheon at http://bit.ly/9N0oTz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 1:48 PM) -
More Meetings Broadcast Live
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 1:32 PM) - There's going to be a wild and crazy Cinco de Mayo Fanta Festival on Sunday, May 2 at McAlpine Creek Park. http://bit.ly/dtoqTC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 12:45 PM) - Taking your sweetie to lunch? Take a look at the restaurant inspection first - a service of Mecklenburg County. http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 11:46 AM) - The County Manager recommends a County budget on May 18. You can comment about the budget any time at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 11:40 AM) - Mecklenburg County is now accepting application from organizations that want to be part of County employee fundraising http://bit.ly/9qWH70
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 10:35 AM) -
More Meetings Live
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 10:03 AM) - We got a short video of the meeting between the BOCC and the State Legislation Delegation held Monday at http://bit.ly/buMync. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 9:28 AM) - We've got a ton of pictures from Bark in the Park at our Flickr site http://bit.ly/UQt9o. Enjoy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 8:40 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets with the Board of Education today at 3:00 in room 267 at the government center. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 27, 2010 - 8:26 AM) - Legislative Breakfast now complete. Video wrap-up at http://bit.ly/cITPRE shortly
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 9:05 AM) - Chief District Court Judge Lisa Bell outlines some of the process for appointing juidges.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - Gilchrist - way too many 16-18 year olds in County jail. Need to raise age of juvenile from 16 to 18.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:55 AM) - District Attorney Peter Gilchrist addressing issue of election of judges. Recent negative incidents involving judges shows need for change.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:53 AM) - Nucio - Family Court operating without dedicated staffing for seven years. Request coordinator position.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:51 AM) - Nucio - Guardian Ad Litem currently under-funded, without sufficient personnel.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:49 AM) - Nucio - Permanency Mediation program suspended for lack of funding in 2009.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:48 AM) - Nucio - Drug Treatment Court under stress. Under-funded.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:47 AM) - @adambutlerTV Yes. It seems the Observer may be willing to compromise in some fashion but Press Association not. $60K a year for County
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:45 AM) - Reminder - BOCC meets with CMS at 3pm Tuesday at the government center. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:43 AM) - Nucio - Seek to raise juvenile age from 16 to 18 to better handle court caseload.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:33 AM) - Nucio - Seek to restore 10% salary differential for Judicial Support Staff in Mecklenbur County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:32 AM) - Nucio - Court asks legislators to allow post-trial psychological counseling for jurors in graphic criminal cases.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - Nucio - Court asks legislature to create Chief Magistrate position and place magistrate supervision under superior or district court judge
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:28 AM) - Nucio - Court requesting that judges be selected by merit rarher than election.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:26 AM) - Nucio - Courts represent 2.7% of overall State budget.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:23 AM) - Court Administrator Todd Nucio now presenting agenda for 26th Judicial District. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:22 AM) - County asks legislative delegation to support allowing flexibility for CMS regarding staff spending and school calendar. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:19 AM) - County asks for legislative approval to unfreeze hiring of magistrates. Need at least one for North Mecklenburg.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:18 AM) - Legislators say Observer and Press Association oppose plan to run tax delinquent names on website. Need compromise.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:16 AM) - County wants permission to post names of delinquent taxpayers on County website instead of running ad in newspaper.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:13 AM) - Brian Francis acknowledges State budget problems but asks that State balance its budget without more impact on counties.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:11 AM) - County asks State to restore per diem payments for State prisoners house in county jails.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:10 AM) - County asks Legislative Delegation to support restoring state aid to counties for their social services departments.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:09 AM) - On the agenda - a request to allow Library to receive state sales tax refunds. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:07 AM) - County legislative liaison Brian Francis now presenting the Board's legislative agenda for 2010. http://bit.ly/cIYF6b
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:05 AM) - Bottom line of Yi presentation - The County will be doing less with less in the coming years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - Reminder - The Library holds a public meeting about the budget at 7pm Levine Campus of CPCC http://bit.ly/dcb6ZE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 8:00 AM) - Hyong Yi has given this "how we got here" presentation before. http://bit.ly/9xQmWT #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 7:54 AM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi now giving the group an uodate on the County budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 7:51 AM) - Commissioners meeting with legislative delegation about the County's 2010 legislative agenda this morning. http://bit.ly/cIYF6b #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 7:40 AM) - County presenting its 2010 legislative agenda to the legislative delegation shortly, We'll be here. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 26, 2010 - 7:20 AM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Size matters in the Smallest Dog contest 3pm sponsored by Aragon Nutraceuticals. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 2:50 PM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Throw and catch in the center ring at 2:30. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 2:20 PM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Size matters in the largest dog contest starting at 2:00. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 1:50 PM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Match your dog's bark against others. Best Bark contest at 1:00 thanks to Wickersham's K-9 Ranch. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 12:50 PM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Best costume contest starts at 12:00. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 11:50 AM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. The Long Shot in the Center Ring at 11:30. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 11:20 AM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Atlanta DogSports in the Center Ring at 11:00. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 10:50 AM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Best Trick contest starts at 11:00 brought to you by Invisible Fence. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 10:45 AM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Gates open at 10am. Pooch parade at 10:30. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. Atlanta Dogsports 12:30 in the Center Ring. #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 24, 2010 - 12:20 AM) - Free mammograms offered at Health Department this Saturday to women 40-64 without health insurance. http://bit.ly/ba14Mr #prevwell
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 23, 2010 - 11:25 AM) - Watch twitter and facebook for weather reports and event updates at the 2010 Pedigree Bark in the park tomorrow. http://bit.ly/DsDi #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 23, 2010 - 8:27 AM) - Hourly weather reports from Metrolina Expo Saturday during Bark in the Park can be found on Mecklenburg County's fan page. Become a fan!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 23, 2010 - 8:04 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday, April 27 at 3:00pm in a Budget/Public Policy Workshop. CMS on the agenda. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 23, 2010 - 7:55 AM) - The 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park happens Saturday. It is sooooo big it has to be held at the Metrolina Expo. http://bit.ly/DsDi #bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 23, 2010 - 7:37 AM) - Everybody has an opinion about and solution for the current budget crisis. Share yours at Mecklenblog. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 22, 2010 - 3:05 PM) - If you can pick up litter, handle a rake or pull weeds, you may have what it takes to be a Park and Rec volunteer. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 22, 2010 - 2:05 PM) - Taking a client to lunch today? You could avoid a bad scene if you checked the restaurant inspection online first. http://bit.ly/3d4IaA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 22, 2010 - 11:33 AM) - You have your choice of lots of Earth Day events around town this weekend. Consider the Whitewater Center on Sunday. http://bit.ly/aw8sD6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 22, 2010 - 11:05 AM) - If you're 55 or better and don't believe in afternoon naps - the Mecklenburg Senior Games could be just the thing for you. http://bit.ly/dt1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 22, 2010 - 10:05 AM) - Whether you have four feet or just two, the place to be seen this weekend is the Pedigree Bark in the Park. http://bit.ly/DsDi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 22, 2010 - 9:05 AM) - Board now on item #22 - Commissioner James item regarding police service in Extra-Territorial Jurisdictions. http://bit.ly/bG8RBD. #mecbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 11:58 PM) - Board now on item #21 - resolutions involving the medical/infectious waste incinerator in Matthews. http://bit.ly/bRP5Ns. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 11:37 PM) - Board on item 20 - First Ward Park Conceptual Master Plan. http://bit.ly/dhb35F. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 11:14 PM) - Too soon to go to bed. Coming up - First Ward Park concept plan and more. http://bit.ly/dhb35F. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 10:52 PM) - Chairman Roberts - We are commited to the Library but soon Library won't look like it did two years ago. That's the reality. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 10:41 PM) - Commissioner Murrey looking for more creativity in Library reduction options. Sees consolidation of some functions as positive. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 10:21 PM) - Commissioner James wondering about Library 50% target cut compared to CMS 6.5% target cut. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 10:13 PM) - Questions about the budget? Answers at the County budget website http://bit.ly/PsKB. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 10:06 PM) - Chairman moves up item 23 - Library issue brought by Commissioner Leake. http://bit.ly/bVhwq5. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 9:49 PM) - Item 23 on the agenda will be moved up to next on the agenda. Library supporters in the chamber. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 9:24 PM) - Brian Francis now updating the Board on this year's legislative agenda. http://bit.ly/baTJNL. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 9:17 PM) - Manager says it has never been more difficult to project what the economy will be doing in the future. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 9:03 PM) - Manager says Reduction in Force Plan may be ready this week or next. That determines how many employees will leave. Meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:59 PM) - Manager warned departments in December that cuts would be coming. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:56 PM) - Manager says once size of gap was determined, a percentage cut for each department was decided and departments figure what to cut. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:55 PM) - Commissioner Bentley asks Manager how he decided on what cuts to make. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:54 PM) - Latest budget update and previous updates plus budget backgrounder at http://bit.ly/PsKB, #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:46 PM) - County has discontinued contribution to employee 401k/457 funds this year and will save $1.4M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:35 PM) - Finance Director update board on revenue sources. Property tax collections up slightly, motor vehicle tax collection down 10%. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:31 PM) - BOCC approves Manager's recommendation to reduce CMS funding by $6.3M this year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:26 PM) - All the docs relating to County budget at http://bit.ly/PsKB including Hyong Yi's upcoming Budget update. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 8:12 PM) - Eric Davis and Peter Gorman speaking about 6a - the CMS $6.3M budget reduction
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 7:56 PM) - @Meck_eGov yes but what color is it
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 7:47 PM) - BOCC must vote to approve reduction in CMS budget allocation. http://bit.ly/aA4rrp. Coming up #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 7:43 PM) - BOCC meeting live stream http://bit.ly/dicaAQ, Agenda http://bit.ly/bVWsIe.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 7:33 PM) - @wxbrad Is it going to be raining when we get out around 1am?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 7:03 PM) - All-Star tweet line-up tonight to cover the meeting @meckcounty @budgetbadget @briandfrancis and @meck_eGov #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 6:57 PM) - BOCC meeting going on right now. Full agenda, full house. Agenda http://bit.ly/bVWsIe. Live Stream http://bit.ly/dicaAQ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 6:56 PM) - 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park Sat. Steve Udelson and Natalie Pasquarella (She's a major tweeter) of WAXN will be there. http://bit.ly/DsDi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 2:12 PM) - Board of County Commissioners talk about the budget tonight including the reduction for the school system. Agenda http://bit.ly/bVWsIe.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 1:48 PM) -
Fees Increase
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 12:54 PM) -
Free Mammograms
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 20, 2010 - 7:38 AM) - We have a winner! Zane is this year's Top Dog. Now on to the 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park. http://bit.ly/aCo9Gw
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2010 - 2:38 PM) -
Top Dog
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2010 - 2:36 PM) -
Department Director Hired
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2010 - 11:52 AM) - Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday night. You can watch it live on The Government Channel. Agenda at http://bit.ly/bVWsIe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 19, 2010 - 7:45 AM) - You've heard about the 2010 State of the County address on the local news. You can watch it at your convenience at http://bit.ly/cdG8OG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 3:03 PM) - Saturday checklist: 1. Wake up. 2. Drink coffee. 3. Walk the Naturescape Trail at Freedom Park. http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk. 4. Take nap.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 2:05 PM) - Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon is the place to be tomorrow. Missed the sign-up? Not a problem. http://bit.ly/d8o9Qc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 1:03 PM) - Friday night date night. Check the latest restaurant inspections before you take your sweetie out to eat. http://bit.ly/3d4IaA #meckhealth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 11:52 AM) - Offering County services is tied directly to people paying their taxes. Have you paid yours yet? http://bit.ly/9rDMqz
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 10:50 AM) - @kt_belle Thanks for the RT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 10:20 AM) - Out for a walk Uptown on your lunch break? Walk to the Hal Marshall Center and do that early voting thing. http://bit.ly/ajkE9k
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 10:16 AM) - BOCC meets next Tuesday at 6:00pm. Agenda will be online by noon today. Look for another important budget update.http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 9:48 AM) -
Top Dog Drawing
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 9:07 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Senior Games are under way. Still time to participate. We have a new video at http://bit.ly/buQFkk.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 8:44 AM) - Did you hear about the cyber attack on the Top Dog voting system. http://bit.ly/9EChfq. Going to Bark in the Park? http://bit.ly/DsDi.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 16, 2010 - 7:44 AM) - The 2010 State ofthe County Address is availabe for viewing on demand at http://bit.ly/cdG8OG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2010 - 3:07 PM) - @4please Sorry, our streaming server went down just as we started. If you're still interested view at http://bit.ly/cdG8OG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2010 - 2:38 PM) - If you missed this morning's State of the County Address - not a problem. We have it for you at http://bit.ly/cdG8OG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2010 - 1:07 PM) - Chairman Jennifer Roberts delivers the 2010 State of the County Address this morning at 10:00. Watch the live stream at http://bit.ly/bn7jym
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2010 - 8:45 AM) - Early Voting starts today. The only place to do it is the Hal Marshall Center on North Tryon. http://bit.ly/ajkE9k
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 15, 2010 - 8:29 AM) - Watch the 2010 State of the County address live at 10am Thursday at http://bit.ly/bxqrJI or The Government Channel - TWC channel 16
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 14, 2010 - 1:26 PM) - Early voting starts Thursday. One location this year - the Hal Marshall Center. http://bit.ly/ajkE9k
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 14, 2010 - 12:24 PM) - Developing a County budget this year will be a real challenge. Stay current by watching the County Budget Web page http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 14, 2010 - 11:21 AM) - @ChocolateBottle Hi CB. The spreadsheet is at http://bit.ly/dxmeGy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 14, 2010 - 10:25 AM) - Need a County leader to speak to your organization? Make your request at http://bit.ly/8SGTbC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 14, 2010 - 10:19 AM) - Park and Rec and LUESA are proposing fee increases and new fees for services. Check it out at http://bit.ly/dxmeGy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 14, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Hold this message up to your doggie. Go ahead, take your owner to the 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park April 25. Let them drive this time.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 5:14 PM) - Manager Jones has asked for $95M in budget cuts but new sales tax numbers and projections may mean additional cuts. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 4:13 PM) - Finance Director says she is considering revising her sales tax revenue projections for next year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 4:11 PM) - Finance Director says she is concerned we have not yet hit the bottom with downward trend in sales tax revenues.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 4:09 PM) - Finance Director updates sales tax numbers. January numbers (just released) shows downward trend. Conforms to last year's trend. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 4:08 PM) - Manager Jones says he will release info about his recommended budget incrementally between now and May 18. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:47 PM) - Dunlap: If new fees are adopted does it mean Aquatic Center won't close? Answer-No guarantee. Fees alone don't come close to covering cost.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:44 PM) - Commissioner Leake - how many P & R employees will be terminated. Answer - Plan is in the Manager's hands. No announcement yet. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:35 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap - what do poor people do? Answer - DSS and Partners for Parks subsidize recreation use, camps, etc. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:33 PM) - Aquatic Center fees have not been updated for several years so fee increase looks a little higher than other increases. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - Park and Rec proposing new fees for users of services and facilities. Fees are reviewed annually - not tied to budget shortfall. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:26 PM) - BOCC meeting - Code enforcement proposes 5% surcharge on commercial projects to gain $250K. #meckbocc http://bit.ly/dxmeGy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:22 PM) - BOCC meeting. Proposed new fees for using Park and Rec facilities. Also an fresh update on sales tax revenue. http://bit.ly/dxmeGy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:13 PM) - BOCC Budget/Public Policy workshop about to start. On the agenda - fee changes for Park and Rec and LUESA.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 3:01 PM) - Lots of Earth Day events around town. Consider the one at the Whitewater Center on April 25. http://bit.ly/aw8sD6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 2:13 PM) - Park and Rec encourages everyone 55 and better to take part in the Mecklenburg Senior Games. http://bit.ly/dt10kA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 1:12 PM) - @AprilBethea I'm checking
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 12:49 PM) - We offer you an opportunity to engage in some thoughtful discussion about the County budget at Mecklenblog. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 12:11 PM) - If you like the way your hometown looks, keep it that way. The Great American Clean-up going on through May 31. http://bit.ly/aA3YRB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 11:09 AM) - BOCC Budget/Public Policy Workshop today at 3:00 at the government center. http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 10:08 AM) - Great new educational tool at Freedom Park opens April 17. Find out about the Naturescape Trail at http://bit.ly/9sk3Yk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 13, 2010 - 9:07 AM) - Is your dog yanking your chain trying to get you to go to the 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park? Good Dog. http://bit.ly/DsDi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 4:34 PM) - Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon is coming up this Saturday. Still time to get the kids entered. http://bit.ly/d8o9Qc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 3:33 PM) - Early voting for the May primary starts Thursday. One location only this year - the Hal Marshall Center. http://bit.ly/ajkE9k
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 2:31 PM) - The Register of Deeds has changed office hours for marriage services. Check it out at http://bit.ly/bybSMR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - Park and Rec volunteers enjoy the fun and excitement of being part of the local recreation scene. Be a volunteer. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 12:27 PM) - BOCC Budget/Public Policy Worshop Tuesday at 3 in room 267 at the government center. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 11:26 AM) -
Office Hours Changing
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 11:26 AM) - BOCC Chairman Jennifer Roberts delivers the 2010 State of the County Address Thursday at 10. Live Stream at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 12, 2010 - 10:26 AM) - Harry Jones speaks at 9am in Ballantyne. Live stream at ballantynescoop.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 10, 2010 - 8:49 AM) - The Whitewater Center is celebrating Earth Day April 25 with special pricing for their All Sport pass. http://bit.ly/aw8sD6
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 2:44 PM) - It could be the biggest and best ever. The 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park for dogs and the people they own. http://bit.ly/DsDi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 1:42 PM) - Your chance to weigh-in on the County budget. Go to Mecklenblog and let us know what you think. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 11:41 AM) - The 2010 State of the County Address can be viewed live at 10am on April 15 at the County Web site http://bit.ly/bxqrJI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 10:38 AM) - Manager Harry Jones joins reps from City and CMS at Ballantyne Breakfast club Saturday 9am. Live stream at http://ballantynescoop.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 10:04 AM) - Now more than ever, Park and Recreation needs volunteers to help make programs and services run smoothly. http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 9:36 AM) -
Composting Grads
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 09, 2010 - 8:55 AM) - Early voting starts a week from today. If you're registered and want to vote when you want for the May 5 Primary go to http://bit.ly/ajkE9k
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2010 - 1:15 PM) - If you're 55 or better and think you still have what it takes - take part in the Mecklenburg Senior Games. http://bit.ly/dt10kA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2010 - 11:14 AM) - The 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park looks like it will be the best ever. Beg your dog to take you. http://bit.ly/DsDi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2010 - 9:12 AM) - Residents along New Mark Av Charlotte and Pleasant View Ln Mint Hill are notified that a raccoon and fox have tested positive for rabies.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 08, 2010 - 9:10 AM) - It's up to all of us to keep our community clean and liveable. The Geat American Clean-up is in full swing. http://bit.ly/aA3YRB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2010 - 3:50 PM) - Time for the annual Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon. Register now http://bit.ly/d8o9Qc.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2010 - 2:49 PM) - Now is your chance to vote for the Top Dog in Mecklenburg County. Please consult your own dog before voting. http://bit.ly/bvPkUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2010 - 11:48 AM) - Board of County Commissioners has approved a new schedule that will mean higher rates for certain building inspections. http://bit.ly/dr00y0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2010 - 9:45 AM) - Now more than ever we need volunteers to keep our Park and Recreation programs rolling. Volunteer ops at http://bit.ly/bI79OZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2010 - 7:58 AM) - People living along Matheson Avenue in Charlotte have been alerted that a racoon has tested positive for rabies. Precautions are encouraged.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 07, 2010 - 7:45 AM) - For answers to your questions about the County Budget go to http://bit.ly/PsKB. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:49 PM) - Board approves investment grant for Siemens Energy. Siemens invests $175M and creates 825 jobs. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:48 PM) - Board now considering business investment grant. http://bit.ly/cYfmY2. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:39 PM) - Board approves new fee schedule for building inspections and more, http://bit.ly/dr00y0 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:38 PM) - 2010 State of the County address by Chairman Jennifer Roberts at 10am on April 15. Available at MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:20 PM) - Reminder - early voting in Mecklenburg County starts April 15. http://bit.ly/ajkE9k.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:18 PM) - Coming up - LUESA asks for change in fees for inspections and other services. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 9:03 PM) - Chairman has moved agenda around and will discuss Library agenda item #25. http://bit.ly/ciilaM #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 8:24 PM) - Board agrees to add two dates - April 27 & May 25 - to budget workshop calendar. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 8:07 PM) - Want to weigh-in on the County Budget? Got a place for you. Mecklenblog at http://bit.ly/b8x1YG. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 8:01 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi now making budget presentation. Live here http://bit.ly/dicaAQ. PowerPoint http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:55 PM) - Take the kids on a Raycation this week. A long list of free fun things to do thanks to Park and Rec. http://bit.ly/9y8r1M
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:43 PM) - If you would like a County leader to speak to your group, go to our Web site http://bit.ly/8SGTbC #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:38 PM) - Public appearance time at the Board meeting. Always an interesting time. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/dicaAQ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:28 PM) - Board proclaims April Child Abuse and Awareness Prevention Month. More info at http://bit.ly/btYXrr #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:17 PM) - Criminal Justice Committee of the Board votes to allow search feature to remain on Polaris. Will recommend soon to full Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:14 PM) - Board has started its work at the government center. Watch the proceedings live on the Internet at http://bit.ly/dicaAQ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 7:03 PM) - Thanks for your patience. BOCC still in closed session. Meeting will start shortly. Check out a preview of the agenda. http://bit.ly/b9XPhr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 6:41 PM) - BOCC meets at 6pm. Live stream http://bit.ly/dicaAQ. Video Preview http://bit.ly/b9XPhr. Agenda http://bit.ly/d3TtUJ. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 5:41 PM) - Residents along Matheson Avenue have been notified that a recently captured racoon has tested positive for rabies. Precautions encouraged
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 1:27 PM) - Here's a short video preview of tonight's BOCC meeting. http://bit.ly/b9XPhr. Look for a budget update from the Ciunty Manager. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 1:20 PM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. Look for a budget update and major business incentive grant. Agenda http://bit.ly/d3TtUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 06, 2010 - 8:09 AM) - Time to register to Rodney's Great Kids Triathlon. It happens April 17 at the Aquatic Center. Register here http://bit.ly/d8o9Qc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2010 - 3:11 PM) - Chairman Jennifer Roberts will deliver the 2010 State of the County Address at 10am on Thursday, April 15. Details coming soon.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2010 - 1:59 PM) - Do not let the kids veg out in front of the TV. Park and Rec has lot of free fun things for them to do on Spring Break. http://bit.ly/9y8r1M
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - We are now accepting your vote for the Top Dog, part of the Pedigree 2010 Bark in the Park event. http://bit.ly/bvPkUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2010 - 8:58 AM) -
ABC Grants
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2010 - 8:39 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 6pm. Look for another budget update. Agenda at http://bit.ly/d3TtUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 05, 2010 - 7:56 AM) - County Offices are closed today. DSS has no Saturday hours at either location. http://bit.ly/9VujpQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 02, 2010 - 9:10 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners get a fresh budget update at the April 6 meeting. View latest budget info. http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2010 - 2:14 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Senior Games are ready to kick off. Start training and get registered. http://bit.ly/dt10kA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2010 - 11:12 AM) - Free family fun this Easter at dozens of locations as Park and Rec partners with the Easter Bunny. http://bit.ly/crQ7RN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2010 - 9:08 AM) - Start voting for your favorite finalist in the Top Dog contest today. http://bit.ly/bvPkUJ Save the date for Bark in the Park April 24
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (April 01, 2010 - 8:11 AM) - Mark your calendars for April 15, 10am for the State of the County Address. Chairman Jennifer Roberts live from the government center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2010 - 2:06 PM) - Interested in this year's County budget? We are making a discussion forum available at Mecklenblog. http://bit.ly/b8x1YG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2010 - 11:04 AM) - Mecklenburg County Offices will be closed Friday, April 2 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2010 - 10:03 AM) - There will be a march at the Square Uptown on Thursday to draw attention to this week's domestic violence homicides. http://bit.ly/9wD2Cg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2010 - 9:01 AM) - Watch the kick-off of Child Abuse Awareness month at the Frazier Park Memorial Walkway http://bit.ly/cOjPrr.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 31, 2010 - 8:01 AM) - County Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi is one of the speakers at a Crossroads Charlotte event tonight. http://bit.ly/2GoHRV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2010 - 3:18 PM) - County Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi is one of the speakers at a Crossroads Charlotte event on Wednesday. http://bit.ly/2GoHRV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2010 - 3:00 PM) - Park and Rec is offering up all the fun family events you can handle. See the list at http://bit.ly/crQ7RN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2010 - 2:01 PM) -
Domestic Violence
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2010 - 1:13 PM) - Did you know that Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful and other groups are in the middle of the Great American Clean-up? http://bit.ly/aA3YRB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2010 - 11:01 AM) - Most Mecklenburg County offices will be closed in Observance of Good Friday. DSS also closed Saturday. http://bit.ly/9VujpQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 30, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - Crossroads Charlotte hosting a forum on anticipated cuts in budgets for public services Wednesday night. http://bit.ly/2GoHRV #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2010 - 3:14 PM) -
New Director Hired
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 29, 2010 - 10:57 AM) - We hope you take advantage of the many fun events Park and Rec is offering for Easter. http://bit.ly/crQ7RN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2010 - 3:10 PM) - The finalists in the Top Dog contest have been picked. Online voting starts April 1 http://bit.ly/bvPkUJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2010 - 3:03 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones is available to speak to your group about the budget . Go to http://bit.ly/8SGTbC to request him.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2010 - 3:01 PM) - We invite you to join the conversation about the County budget at Mecklenblog http://bit.ly/b8x1YG #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 25, 2010 - 2:38 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones held a budget Webinar for employees this morning. view it http://bit.ly/9DgEFf #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2010 - 2:40 PM) -
Good Friday Closings
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2010 - 12:46 PM) -
God Friday Closings
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 24, 2010 - 10:14 AM) - Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Memorial Walk March 27 at 10:30 at Frazier Park. Details coming.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2010 - 11:41 AM) - Start voting for the Top Dog in thePedigree 2010 Bark in the Park Festival on April 1 at http://www.parkandrec.com. Festival is April 24 #Bark
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 22, 2010 - 11:37 AM) - Want the County Manager to speak to your group about the budget? Here's the process http://bit.ly/8SGTbC #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 19, 2010 - 1:12 PM) - Tomorrow 9-3 - The Opportunity Project - 500 federally funded jobs available - Founder's Hall. http://bit.ly/3MsWhU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 19, 2010 - 1:10 PM) - Jennifer Roberts, Karen Bentley, Charles Brown and Hyong Yi on the budget this am. Podcast at http://www.wfae.org. #meckbudget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 19, 2010 - 12:05 PM) - Harry jones speaking to the Library Board now up on YouTube at http://bit.ly/aEyra0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2010 - 2:01 PM) - Library Board says "Friends of the Library" is trying to raise money to keep some branches open. http://www.plcmc.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2010 - 1:48 PM) - Watch harry Jones speaking to the Library Board this morning at http://bit.ly/bx0IDZ. Library action at http://www.plcmc.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2010 - 1:38 PM) - Harry Jones on WBT this morning says it is time for a new County government business model. Listen to the podcast at http://www.wbt.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 18, 2010 - 7:42 AM) - The Opportunity Project - 500 federally funded temporary jobs - last chance to apply Saturday at Founder's Hall. http://bit.ly/bLKKyg.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2010 - 11:29 AM) -
Target: $95M in FY11
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 17, 2010 - 7:15 AM) - Still to come at the BOCC meeting - a presentation about the proposed regional bicycle trail along the lakes. http://bit.ly/aK2HqK #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:39 PM) - Board now working its way through the consent agenda. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:32 PM) - Hyong Yi dared to say it. If you want to protect services and people, you're going to have to raise taxes. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:18 PM) - Commissioner Clarke - This used to be a boom town - we're now looking at boom turn to bust. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:12 PM) - County debt service in FY11 will be $273M. That is about 20% of the total County budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:08 PM) - Commissioner Bentley - Times were good for a long time but the time has come to spend less. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:03 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap wondering why the targets don't impact Carolinas Health Care as much as other departments. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:02 PM) - Manager Jones - Even in the service areas designated high priority by the Board there must be reductions to balance the budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:00 PM) - Manager Jones - we're in this for the long haul. I want to be very conservative in FY11 so it isn't worse the following year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:58 PM) - Manager says the budget direction he got from commissioners at Strategic Planning Conference was "No Tax Increase." #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:56 PM) - Sheriff's Office budget could be cut by $9M under tonight's scenario. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:52 PM) - Entire funding of $790,000 could be cut from WTVI next year. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:51 PM) - Costs for mandated services passed along by the State will be $11.6M in FY11 and more may be coming. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:48 PM) - Gap between revenue and expenses in FY11 projected to be almost $85M. http://bit.ly/acf9mA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:44 PM) - Chairman Roberts calls it a tsunami. Says BOCC needs to invite CMS in to discuss the projected cuts. http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:41 PM) - Projected FY11 sales tax revenue will be $17M less than this year, a 13% decline. All budget docs http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:39 PM) - Manager Jones - based on the brutal facts regarding our current conditions, we need to prepare ourselves for major change. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:35 PM) - Manager Jones - this is going to be a very painful time, a painful budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:34 PM) - The potential impact on the library budget in FY11 - a 50% cut or $17M. http://bit.ly/92Ccw3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:31 PM) - Park and Recreation budget could be cut by almost $19M in FY11 if revenue projections are right. http://bit.ly/92Ccw3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:27 PM) - Commissioner James is correct, the potential cut in the budget for outside agencies is 74% not 67%. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:21 PM) - BOCC meeting live http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ. Revenue shortfall has potential for endangering County's AAA bond rating #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:16 PM) - Budget for outside agencies funded by the County may be cut by 67% next year. Follow the PowerPoint http://bit.ly/acf9mA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:13 PM) - Manager Jones alerted County employees this afternoon about the potential for layoffs next year. His memo http://bit.ly/cR25Ox #meck bocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:10 PM) - Look at the spreadsheet that shows how much each County department may be cut in FY11. http://bit.ly/92Ccw3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:08 PM) - Commissioners now asking questions about the cuts already ordered by this fiscal year. Watch it live http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:06 PM) - FY11 shortfall may result in cutting budget for parks and libraries in half. http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:04 PM) - FY11 cuts to CMS budget could be $21.5M to help cover projected $85M revenue shortfall. County departments average 16% cuts. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 9:02 PM) - County Code Enforcement forced to lay off 45 people by May 5. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 8:57 PM) - Manager Jones orders 5% reductions in this year's department budgets plus cuts by CMS and CPCC. Details at http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 8:55 PM) - Budget Director Hyong Yi gives his budget update. Major shortfall next year. Could be 500 layoffs. PowerPoint http://bit.ly/acf9mA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 8:52 PM) - Budget update coming up soon. Review the documents to be discussed at County budget page http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 8:36 PM) - Arbor Day events happening in Charlotte Friday and Saturday. http://bit.ly/cMrBIj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 7:59 PM) - 90% of all natural disasters involve flooding.This is Flood Safety Awareness Week. http://bit.ly/bqsfny
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 7:33 PM) - Absentee voting now available for registered voters who want to vote for candidates in the May 4 primary. http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 7:26 PM) - Presentation about Mecklenburg AMH seeking medicaid waiver. PowerPoint http://bit.ly/bawOt2 live meeting http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 7:18 PM) - Board of County Commissioners conducting a public hearing now. Budget update coming up soon live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 6:49 PM) - Check the agenda for the BOCC meeting at http://bit.ly/buelBY #meckbocc Significant budget update during Manager's Report
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 6:25 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting has started. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 6:22 PM) - BOCC will consider endorsing the Lake Norman Bicycle Trail tonight. First regional bike trail in the state. http://bit.ly/buelBY #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 1:37 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6pm. Meeting includes an FY11 Budget Update. Agenda http://bit.ly/buelBY #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:32 AM) - Absentee voting now available to county residents wanting to vote in the May 4 primary. http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 10:07 AM) -
Flood Safety Week
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 16, 2010 - 7:43 AM) - @mbl4889 If you DM me your e-mail address I'll send you the explanation I received. Too long for Twitter.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 15, 2010 - 9:37 PM) - @mbl4889 @WCooksey @cltchamber Was told Google wanted access to existing infrastructure, etc. that we don't have in place (cc: @Meck_eGov)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 14, 2010 - 10:39 PM) - @mbl4889 The City & County have reviewed the RFI specs & determined we don't meet the min quals for Google Fiber (cc: @WCooksey @cltchamber)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 12, 2010 - 7:18 PM) - Registration ends at 5pm March 19 for the "Top Dog Photo Contest." Enter your pooch today! http://bit.ly/djJXMR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 12, 2010 - 10:43 AM) - @Newsdude14 @CharlottePlaces @bbrumlev Thanks so much for the RTs about the Veterans Stand Down. We still need donations for tomorrow.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 8:09 PM) - Lowe's Foods and @FitCity are collecting food for the Second Harvest Food Bank as part of Lose Weight, Donate: http://bit.ly/agwGLx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 3:01 PM) - We still need clothing donations for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down tomorrow. Donations can be dropped off at Grady Cole. Pls RT!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 2:57 PM) - @mbl4889 I've sent the request up the chain. As soon as I hear more I will let you know. (Cc: @WCooksey @cltchamber @Meck_eGov)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 1:16 PM) - Looking to get into shape? Try Park & Recreation Fitness Centers. They're clean, safe and affordable: http://bit.ly/9eg2c1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 12:45 PM) - We still need donations for the Homeless Veterans Stand Down tomorrow. Clothing, shoes, etc. Contact us if you'd like to donate.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 12:18 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Veterans Service Office holds their 2nd Homeless Veterans Stand Down Friday March 12th: http://bit.ly/cTScIi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 10:13 AM) - March in Uptown Charlotte TODAY in response to the 2nd domestic violence-related homicide of 2010 in @MeckCounty: http://bit.ly/dtkbJ2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 11, 2010 - 8:30 AM) -
Homeless Veterans Stand Down
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 10, 2010 - 5:51 PM) - March in Uptown Charlotte in response to the 2nd domestic violence-related homicide of 2010 in @MeckCounty: http://bit.ly/dtkbJ2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2010 - 2:36 PM) -
Are You a SuperMom?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2010 - 12:43 PM) - @meckhealth is looking for SuperMoms to serve as role models with the Mecklenburg County Fruit & Vegetable Coalition: http://bit.ly/aTihCe
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 08, 2010 - 11:21 AM) - People who pay overdue taxes in person by Friday, Mar 5 will not have their name listed in the paper as a tax deadbeat: http://bit.ly/ctaTJJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 04, 2010 - 8:00 PM) - The DVAC will march today in response to the first domestic violence-related homicide of 2010 in Mecklenburg County: http://bit.ly/aUwA2q
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 04, 2010 - 10:17 AM) -
Domestic Violence March
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 04, 2010 - 2:35 AM) - See how Communications Specialist Angela Shannon is making a difference as a Mecklenburg County employee: http://bit.ly/8X5y4a
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2010 - 11:55 AM) - RT @Mecklenburg4H Plant pick up is this Thursday and Friday at the 4-H Office (9am to 5pm). http://bit.ly/9xCJw8
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 03, 2010 - 11:15 AM) - BOCC in DC March 6-10 for the NACo Legislative Conference. Next Regular Meeting March 16. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 9:51 PM) - BOCC approves consent agenda item that authorizes advertising the names of residents who owe real estate & property taxes. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 9:44 PM) - Budget PP too small to read? Pull it up full screen at http://bit.ly/PsKB #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 8:19 PM) - Follow the Mecklenburg County budget process at http://bit.ly/PsKB Watch Budget update #7 at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 8:05 PM) - Next Budget update #7 focuses on MEDIC, AMH and Health Department. PP at http://bit.ly/PsKB watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 7:51 PM) - Center City 2020 Plan being outlined for the BOCC. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 7:23 PM) - Commissioners now hearing the Center City 2020 Plan. Power Point http://bit.ly/9jazRA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 7:11 PM) - Coming up next - Center City 2020 Vision Plan - developing the urban core over the next decade. PP at http://bit.ly/9jazRA #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 6:54 PM) - Board now hearing report from the Fire Marshal about volunteer fire service in Mecklenburg County http://bit.ly/acP1Xy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 6:48 PM) - BOCC Proclaims March Census Awareness Month. View Census Web site http://bit.ly/apI1mi watch meeting http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 6:28 PM) - The BOCC meeting is starting. Center City 2020 Vision Plan will be shown during the meeting. Live http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 6:14 PM) - Tonight's budget update focuses on MEDIC, the Health Department and AMH. Watch it live on the web at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 5:50 PM) - Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meet at 6pm. Live stream http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ Agenda http://bit.ly/cFzJKn #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 5:40 PM) - We'll be live tweeting from tonight's #meckbocc meeting starting at 6 p.m. Let us know if you have any questions or comments.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 4:34 PM) - @lbreinhardt We also have them posted on our site at http://bit.ly/azrDrS. @BrianDFrancis' isn't posted yet, but will be shortly.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 4:31 PM) - RT @ReedyCreekNC Join us this Saturday and learn how to build your own backyard habitat. http://bit.ly/d50RPl
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - Here are some of the items on the agenda for tonight's #meckbocc meeting at 6pm at the Government Center: http://bit.ly/cvWse4
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 12:52 PM) - See how Legislative Liaison @BrianDFrancis is making a difference as a Mecklenburg County employee: http://bit.ly/9diYHR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 12:30 PM) - Want a refresher on the #meckbocc Strategic Planning Conference before tonight's BOCC meeting? Check out http://meckconnect.wordpress.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 11:59 AM) - The DVAC will march in response to the 1st domestic violence-related homicide of 2010 in Mecklenburg County: http://bit.ly/aUwA2q
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 02, 2010 - 11:26 AM) - During the 2009 Great American Cleanup Mecklenburg County collected 66 tons of waste: http://bit.ly/9cGviM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2010 - 4:01 PM) - Think your pooch is the best? Enter him in the Top Dog Photo Contest - part of the 2010 Pedigree Bark in the Park: http://bit.ly/djJXMR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (March 01, 2010 - 1:48 PM) - Glad you had a great time! RT @nicolepennell Pups & I had a great walk in @MeckCounty Freedom Park. I think everyone in #clt was out today.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 28, 2010 - 4:54 PM) - Mecklenburg County would appreciate your tweets on our use of social media including use of ustream for the planning conference. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 1:26 PM) - BOCC has adopted a final list of its priorities for the FY11 budget. http://bit.ly/bH6MAF. Now Manager recommends budget in May #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 1:23 PM) - Take a look at trrhe preliminary priority list now being debated by the BOCC http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 1:00 PM) - BOCC has establish a preliminary priority list. Refining now. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 12:40 PM) - You can watch the BOCC discussing priority ranking of all services live on the web at http://bit.ly/9zkvYI #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 12:19 PM) - Strategic Planning Conference - Board begins priority setting. Live stream at http://bit.ly/cgxxO6. Backup http://bit.ly/bH6MAF. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 11:39 AM) - Short break in progress aqt the Strategic Planning Conference. Back shortly with priority setting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 11:13 AM) - Planning Conference - Commissioner Leake expresses interest in Teacher Supplements http://bit.ly/cgxxO6 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 11:06 AM) - c\Commissioners Roberts, Cogdell and Clarke talk about Workforce Development. http://bit.ly/cfge4t #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 10:55 AM) - County Strategic Planning Conference - Commissioner Roberts expressed interest in transportation http://bit.ly/arL7p6 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 10:50 AM) - Commissioner Roberts expresses interest in regionalism http://bit.ly/afBuja #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 10:40 AM) - Commissioners Roberts and Murrey interested in residential energy initiatives. http://bit.ly/cTlaHm #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 10:31 AM) - Board back to discussing key areas of interest at the planning conference. Cogdell & Murrey on Air Quality http://bit.ly/bQui1T #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 10:21 AM) - State retirement system lost $4.79B in value. State orders employer rate to increase. Rate may increase more over next 5 years. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:34 AM) - Troutman of NCACC says Governor has ordered budget cuts of 3%, 5% and 7% as options for future cuts in second biennium of State budget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:30 AM) - Reminder - watch the County Strategic Planning Conference on the web at http://bit.ly/95eP4L. Documents at http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:29 AM) - Troutman of NCACC - State shortfall could grow to $500M within 6 months with sales tax remaining 8% lower than FY09. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:22 AM) - Troutman of NCACC - State budget shortfall $35M now with sales and use tax collections down considerably. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:21 AM) - Troutman of NCACC says NC counties hurting - layoffs, school cuts, furloughs, hiring freeze, cut in capital, use of fund balance. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:18 AM) - Rebecca Troutman of NCACC talking about State budget cuts including reimbursement for housing people in local jails=$10M #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:16 AM) - @briandfrancis address for SPC Web site http://bit.ly/bH6MAF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 9:14 AM) - Check the two posts on Mecklenbog for a recap of yesterday's action at the Strategic Planning Conference. http://bit.ly/9qiUT3 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 8:42 AM) - Rebecca Troutman and Sharon Scudder of North Carolina Association of County Commissioners address Board. PP http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 8:38 AM) - The County Strategic Planning Conference is being streamed live again today at http://bit.ly/95eP4L. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 8:25 AM) - Today commissioners hear from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners about State budget conditions. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 8:09 AM) - Commissioners will be back at their planning conference shortly. All background material at http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 26, 2010 - 7:54 AM) - Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cogdell and Murrey bring up the issue of economic development. http://bit.ly/dnd6Jy #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 4:20 PM) - Commissioner Roberts area of interest is in funding partnerships. http://bit.ly/a0lG1f. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 4:08 PM) - Commissioner Dunlap talks about nonprofit funding. http://bit.ly/ckfQrC. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:56 PM) - Commissioners Dunlap, Cogdell and Roberts discuss functional consolidation. http://bit.ly/9UlZfp #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:45 PM) - Another area of interest for Commissioner Murrey is a Human Services Strategic Plan. http://bit.ly/d2gY1A #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:38 PM) - Another area of interest for Commissioner Murrey - Mental health treatment and addition programs. http://bit.ly/9G1m6T #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:29 PM) - Commissioner Murrey shows interest in Food quality and access & relation to nutrition. http://bit.ly/9G1m6T #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:23 PM) - Commissioner Leake's area of interest is summer opportunities for youth. http://bit.ly/dqm8u8 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:15 PM) - Commissioners now talking about their areas of interest. Clarke, Cookey. Murrey about Criminal Justice. http://bit.ly/ad6Awe #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 3:06 PM) - Commissioners working again after a short break. Considering changes to the Balanced Scorecard.http://bit.ly/9zkvYI #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 2:51 PM) - Ustream limits us to a couple hours per stream so we are back on http://bit.ly/9zkvYI for the rest fo the afternoon. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 2:25 PM) - Board agrees best case scenario is no tax increase and delay capital projects but that may paint them into a corner. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 2:21 PM) - Reminder - the County's Strategic Planning Conference is streaming live at http://bit.ly/95eP4L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 1:59 PM) - Board members seem to agree on no property tax increase and a delay in capital spending. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 1:53 PM) - Six key issues-Fund balance, Co. Svcs, tax rate, bond rating, education svcs & capital projects. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 1:32 PM) - Board going off agenda to see if they can agree on some major issues that will impact the FY11 budget. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 1:30 PM) - Taking a break. Board will work through lunch. This afternoon - the Board's key interests. Background at http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 12:12 PM) - If you're not watching the live stream of he planning conference - take a look at some pix http://bit.ly/UQt9o #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 12:07 PM) - Management & Budget director cautioning the Board about building new facilities without having money to operate them. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 12:00 PM) - Board discussing how their spending/budgeting decisions may negatively impact the County's AAA bond rating. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 11:50 AM) - commissioners questioning Finance 5irector about using debt service to help balance budget
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 11:34 AM) - New address for live stream of the County's Strategic Planning Conference http://bit.ly/9zkvYI #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 11:02 AM) - Diorio beginning her presentation on financials including status and future of tax revenues, debt and more http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 10:54 AM) - Finance Director Dena Diorio up next at Planning Conference. Her PP at http://bit.ly/bH6MAF. Live stream http://bit.ly/95eP4L #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 10:38 AM) - Board appreciative of comments from the economist panel. Financial status and FY11 outlook coming up live http://bit.ly/95eP4L #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 10:35 AM) - John Connaughton - Meck County is not on the edge of its debt limit. County not in debt trouble. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 10:24 AM) - Economist Silva - pay off debt as best you can and only do what you can afford going forward. Many will be disappointed. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 10:19 AM) - Commissioner James - If we had spent less in good times we would have more in bad times-debt is the issue. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 10:17 AM) - County Planning Conference live at http://bit.ly/95eP4L. Getting tweetsistance from others in room. Follow #meckbocc to see them all
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 9:35 AM) - Economist John Silva says unemployment and strain on social services will remain high. Watch it live http://bit.ly/95eP4L #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 9:22 AM) - County Strategic Planning Conference Web site with all documents being presen ted to Board at http://bit.ly/bH6MAF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 9:10 AM) - Economic panel expressing some optimism to Board at Strategic Planning Conference. http://bit.ly/9sLbTo #meckbocc live http://bit.ly/95eP4L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 9:03 AM) - County Manager Harry Jones now deliverying opening remarks at Planning Conference. Watch live stream http://bit.ly/95eP4L #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 8:48 AM) - County's Strategic Planning Conference starting at Freedom Park. You can watch it live on the Internet at http://bit.ly/95eP4L. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 8:35 AM) - County Strategic Planning Conference today & tomorrow. 8:30. Agenda at http://bit.ly/aP70nS Live stream at http://bit.ly/95eP4L #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 25, 2010 - 7:45 AM) - We'll be live tweeting from the #meckbocc annual Strategic Planning Conference Thursday & Friday. Let us know what you want to hear about.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2010 - 2:15 PM) - Tomorrow the #meckbocc will hold a Planning Conference to begin work on the next County Budget. Here's a preview: http://bit.ly/bSQB4t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2010 - 2:11 PM) - @AprilBethea The plan right now was to use #meckbocc, but we're open to suggestions (cc: @Meck_eGov @BrianDFrancis @budgetbadger)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2010 - 2:05 PM) - The PLANT program is back with a fresh series of four-hour composting classes that begin on February 27. Sign up today: http://bit.ly/bzZoJR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2010 - 11:49 AM) - Sid Daniels is a social worker helping people become adoptive & foster parents. See how he's making a difference: http://bit.ly/9t7JsE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 24, 2010 - 9:15 AM) - Watch how stakeholders and providers are asked to help set priorities for mental health services in Mecklenburg County: http://bit.ly/aEAtay
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2010 - 2:10 PM) - Watch the premiere of My Next Girlfriend, a video about working together to stop dating violence: http://bit.ly/9FpGJC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2010 - 11:42 AM) -
Public Input on Budget Cuts
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2010 - 11:39 AM) - Mecklenburg County Manager Harry Jones recently met with DSS about the challenges of the FY11 budget:http://bit.ly/9urrZi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2010 - 9:48 AM) - Area Mental Health is asking the community to help prioritize services in preparation for budget cuts: http://bit.ly/bgP5z1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 23, 2010 - 8:30 AM) - #meckbocc approved The Opportunity Project to provide 500 temporary jobs to low-income residents: http://bit.ly/chEJ5S.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 22, 2010 - 6:35 PM) - @MCDolphens Thank you for checking. Hope you have a great event!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 19, 2010 - 1:12 PM) - @underoak should be working again. Apologize for the inconvenience. Our IT department was doing maintenance on the system.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 19, 2010 - 1:11 PM) -
BOCC Approves Job Program
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 18, 2010 - 8:34 PM) - RT @underoak: @meckcounty Polaris survey site down or link broken?=> Not sure what's wrong. I'll contact @meckgis & see what the problem is.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 18, 2010 - 8:15 PM) - @MCDolphens My sources say shells are just fine for the garbage. If you find something that says differently, please let me know.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 18, 2010 - 8:10 PM) -
Top 25 Healthiest NC Counties
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 18, 2010 - 12:04 PM) - @MCDolphens Hi Mary. I've sent your question to a few people. As soon as I get an answer I'll let you know.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2010 - 8:56 PM) - @iresq230 Try this link: http://bit.ly/knPCb. Should take you directly to our main County Budget page. You can find updates & docs there.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2010 - 12:00 PM) - Feb. is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Mecklenburg County has services to help teens in abusive relationships: http://bit.ly/d7cMRF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 17, 2010 - 11:58 AM) - BOCC approves two business incentive grants for Celgard and Husqvarna for a total of $1M. Details at http://bit.ly/dpNGLs #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 10:40 PM) - The Board's Strategic Planning Conference is February 25 & 26 and its next regular meeting is March 2. MecklenburgCountyNC.gov #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 10:26 PM) - BOCC adopts new disaster response policy allowing employees to respond to disasters worldwide http://bit.ly/dpNGLs #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 10:20 PM) - Budget Director Yi says all projections indicate zero revenue growth to help fund FY11 budget. More details next week. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:38 PM) - Budget message Long term view, focus on core mission & priorities, retain jobs when possible, data driven decisions, involve stakeholders.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:23 PM) - Even higest performing departments and services expected to have same funding as FY10 at best. Most will have budgets reduced. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:16 PM) - Co. departments told to plan ahead for cuts as much as 15%. Overall reductions based on service priority and performance http://bit.ly/PsKB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:11 PM) - Strategic Options Delay new facilities, reduce borrowing, target cuts across departments, tax increase, no employee raises #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:08 PM) - Boards major decisions Economy/Jobs/Layoffs, Employee Compensation, Education Services and others. http://bit.ly/a3wpZO #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:02 PM) - Not included in scenarios Increase in service demand, Increase in CMS/CPCC costs, Inflation, State & Federal mandates & more #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:00 PM) - County Budget Forecast - No Fund Balance Scenario Starting Gap $62.8M. Excel spreadsheet http://bit.ly/a3wpZO #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:56 PM) - County Budget Presentation - Lower growth scenario Starting gap $39.4M. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:52 PM) - BOCC Budget Presentation - No growth scenario starting gap $15.9M. Backup material http://bit.ly/a3wpZO #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:47 PM) - Yi presents projections using 3 scenarios No Growth, Lower Growth, No Fund Balance Use. Live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:46 PM) - New Budget forecast documents, scenarios and numbers available at County Budget Homepage http://bit.ly/a3wpZO #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:42 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi presenting initial budget projections for FY11. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:39 PM) - BOCC approves Small Business Strategy Plan. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:35 PM) - BOCC now considering a recommendation to adopt a Small Business Strategy Plan. Watch discussion at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 7:21 PM) - New initiative to make teens aware of dating violence http://bit.ly/9ehSv8.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 6:45 PM) - Domestic Violence Advisory Board now presenting the Board with its 2009 Annual Report/ Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 6:40 PM) - @briandfrancis bad in 267 this afternoon. IST monitoring traffic
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 6:23 PM) - Management and Budget Director Hyong Yi will present initial budget projections for FY11 tonight. Agenda at http://bit.ly/dpNGLs. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 6:09 PM) - The Board is in closed session. Check out the agenda http://bit.ly/dpNGLs so you're ready. Live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 6:05 PM) - Some significant issues being discussed tonight at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 6:01 PM) - BOCC sets goal of committee making a recommendation to the full board at its March 16 meeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:56 PM) - Issue of whether ABC Board members should continue to be paid now being discussed. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:53 PM) - BOCC establishes specific guidelines for committee to use in selecting someone to fill the ABC Board vacancy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:51 PM) - Issue of who will serve as chairman of the ABC Board will be a separate issue from picking someone to fill the current vacancy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:38 PM) - Applications for ABC Board vacancy accepted through March 1 at http://bit.ly/bU30uF or Phone 704-336-2475. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:35 PM) - BOCC agrees on committee to review ABC Board applications comprised of 3 commissioners (voting), manager and manager designee. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:34 PM) - BOCC discusses forming a committee of 2 Board members, County Manager and other staff member to review applications for ABC Board. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:25 PM) - BOCC member Dunlap says distribution schedule of ABC Board profits was set in 1940's. Wonders if it should be revisited. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:13 PM) - ABC Board distributes $millions in profits each year to local govenments plus education money. Details at http://bit.ly/9eQwGF. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:08 PM) - Commissioners asking acting chair of ABC Board about distribution of profits to agencies promoting alcohol abuse awareness & prevention.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 2:06 PM) - View information about current ABC Board members at http://bit.ly/dD3SKc. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:56 PM) - Mecklenburg ABC Board of Directors meeting at 3:00 at 333 North Tryon immediately after this BOCC meeting. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:54 PM) - County accepting applications for opening on ABC Board through March 1. Details at http://bit.ly/bU30uF or Phone 704-336-2475
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:52 PM) - Commissioner James suggests looking at the BOCC process for selecting members of the ABC Board
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:50 PM) - Commissioner James asking ABC acting chair about the grants given each year by the ABC Board
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:46 PM) - chairman Roberts says Meck County is following State guidelines in the process
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:40 PM) - Commissioner Leake questions the process for finding a new ABC CEO. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:37 PM) - Acting ABC Board Chair briefing BOCC on all Mecklenburg ABC Board does for the community. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:28 PM) - Manager Jones identifies compensation for ABC Board members, member qualifications and appointment process as key issues. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:19 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting now to talk about the vacancy on the ABC Board of Directors. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 1:00 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meets at 1:00 to talk about ABC Board vacancy, then tonight at 6 in regular session. http://bit.ly/dpNGLs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 16, 2010 - 8:03 AM) -
Teen Dating Violence Video
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2010 - 4:47 PM) - Teen dating violence video to be key element in new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools curriculum: http://bit.ly/d6KKJr
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2010 - 4:07 PM) -
Deadline to Pay Taxes
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2010 - 2:31 PM) - Property owners have until Feb. 19 to pay County taxes before names & the amount owed is published in the Observer: http://bit.ly/ceE54L
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2010 - 1:50 PM) - Workshop on County funding requirements for non-profits today: http://bit.ly/aZ2hwo #meckgov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2010 - 10:30 AM) - Council on Aging's Legislative Agenda on Aging at the Senior Center 9:00
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 15, 2010 - 7:52 AM) -
Saturday Closings
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 13, 2010 - 8:34 AM) - DSS closing today. No Saturday service at either Billingsley or Freedom Drive.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 13, 2010 - 5:16 AM) -
Composting Classes
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 12, 2010 - 12:43 PM) - Nearly 1 in 4 girls who have been in a relationship reported going further sexually than they wanted due to pressure: http://bit.ly/cGg9nF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 12, 2010 - 11:24 AM) -
Strategic Planning Conference
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 3:44 PM) - The #meckbocc kicks off the FY11 budget season at its Strategic Planning Conference on Feb 25 & 26: http://bit.ly/9Oqi9f
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 3:42 PM) - Please tell us what you think about Charmeck.org, the City & Countys web site. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TBQD9YM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 1:58 PM) - @buckmasterrr You can send the Health Department a message on Twitter @meckhealth or call (704) 336-4700.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 1:53 PM) - Read our latest edition of Mecklenblog: "Adding (and subtracting) some perspective to the County budget" http://bit.ly/9Oo5zE.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 11:22 AM) - Summer Camp registration for more than 40 Park and Rec summer day programs is now open: http://bit.ly/bHFQgj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 10:06 AM) - 1 in 4 teens in a serious relationship say bfriend/gfriend tried to prevent them from spending time with friends/family http://bit.ly/cGg9nF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 11, 2010 - 9:28 AM) - @cltchamber I would also get @Meck_eGov involved. Let us know how we can help.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2010 - 5:06 PM) - @mccoyderek Thanks for sharing that picture of the iPod station.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2010 - 2:49 PM) - 1 in 5 teens who have been in a serious relationship report being hit, slapped or pushed by a partner. Learn more: http://bit.ly/cGg9nF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2010 - 11:54 AM) - Area Mental Healths Local Management Entity will host a public meeting TODAY on state and county budget reductions: http://bit.ly/b0kRoj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 10, 2010 - 10:41 AM) - Jones instruction for departments to shed 10M means Park and Rec loses over 1M
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:27 PM) - Jones says we will be expected to do more with less
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:23 PM) - Jones expects significant number of appeals to revaluation in Jan 2011
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:22 PM) - Jones doubtful County can sell bonds even though approved by voters
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:21 PM) - Jones says we have picked low hanging fruit. Now have to prune the tree
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:19 PM) - Jones tells Park and Rec Commission it will have to make some tough decisions about services
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:17 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones speaking to Park and Rec Commission now about bond sale in FY11.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 6:10 PM) - Commissioner Murrey asks about downside of taking fund balanced down all the way to avoid service cuts. Staff will have answer next week.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 5:02 PM) - Cuts will not be 5% across the board in all departments and services. Most important services will be retained. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 4:59 PM) - Whitewater Update: County expected to appropriate $1M each year for four more years per County agreement with Whitewater. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 4:55 PM) - County Manager has aked departments to reduce FY10 spending by $10M. Manager will decide what will be cut. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 4:50 PM) - Hyong Yi says managing draw down of fund balance today will have positive impact on County operation in the future. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 4:46 PM) - County fund balance draw down expected to be $70.7. Details at http://bit.ly/a9w3nF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 4:41 PM) - Planning and Evaluation Director Leslie Johnson updating the Board on the scorecard for EEG Focus Area. http://bit.ly/a9w3nF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 3:55 PM) - @jayweisberger Yes but why is your picture crooked
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 3:46 PM) - View the latest County budget update along with all the details about the budget process at http://bit.ly/a9w3nF #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 3:44 PM) - Stay tuned for tweets from the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Budget update & FY11-13 Business Plan #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 3:07 PM) - Feb is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Mecklenburg County has services to help teens in abusive relationships: http://bit.ly/d7cMRF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 9:58 AM) - Mecklenburg County recognized employees for working green with the 2nd annual Green Guardian Awards at @ReedyCreekNC: http://bit.ly/a8SszC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 09, 2010 - 8:56 AM) - Area Mental Healths Local Management Entity will host a public meeting Feb 10 on state and county budget reductions: http://bit.ly/b0kRoj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2010 - 3:45 PM) - Veterans Services Office Director Bob Weeks is making a difference as a Mecklenburg County employee: http://bit.ly/9iTJUD #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2010 - 12:45 PM) - See how Victim Assistance helps victims of domestic violence with restraining orders, advocacy & legal representation: http://bit.ly/a8IkuV
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 08, 2010 - 10:44 AM) - @Greenmarketguy So glad you had a great time at Frazier Park. If you have pics of Cooper playing you can post them on our Facebook page.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 06, 2010 - 7:32 PM) - @taylormokris You're welcome. The best resource for questions/concerns would be CDOT: http://bit.ly/9c8UK1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 05, 2010 - 11:34 AM) - Did you know Mecklenburg County has services to help teens in abusive relationships? Learn more http://bit.ly/d7cMRF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 05, 2010 - 10:38 AM) - @IndTraining Thanks for taking a look. Let us know if you have any questions about how we use social media.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 05, 2010 - 10:36 AM) - @taylormokris 311 says it was installed due to Ashley Park develop on inbound side. Adds addl service to the apartments across the street.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 05, 2010 - 10:36 AM) - Dating abuse is no joke! Learn more about what the signs are and how to get help http://bit.ly/d7cMRF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2010 - 3:46 PM) - @taylormokris I think that is a City of Charlotte issue, but I'll pass it along to 311.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 04, 2010 - 12:53 PM) - @govloop Thanks so much. If there is anything you'd like to see us cover more please let us know.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 3:35 PM) - @cmlibrary Thanks for the great example. They are definitely using it in a big way!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 3:34 PM) - Area Mental Healths Local Management Entity will host a public meeting Feb 10 on state and county budget reductions: http://bit.ly/b0kRoj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 3:30 PM) - @GovZine @govloop @govdigest @charlottearea If you have any questions about how we're using social media in Mecklenburg Co just let us know!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 12:55 PM) - @thefriendraiser Good to know! Please pass along to the original tweeter that 311 has been notified.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 12:50 PM) - @thefriendraiser I'll pass that along to the folks at 311.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 12:44 PM) - Dating Violence lives in silence. Speak up and know that help is out there. Call 704-432-SAFE for info.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 03, 2010 - 9:00 AM) - Board has wrapped up for the evening. Next regular meeting will be February 16. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 10:09 PM) - Budget Director says the FY11 budget will be the most difficult the Manager and Board have ever put together. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 9:13 PM) - Economic situation stabilizing but mix of good & bad news. County experiencing increased demand for all services #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 9:09 PM) - Harry Jones advised the Board that the Library has opened a job help center. http://bit.ly/b4keF7. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 9:08 PM) - Budget Director says government is the last to feel a recovery in the economy. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:59 PM) - County Budget Director Hyong Yi updates BOCC on economy and outlook http://bit.ly/9LvxGG #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:55 PM) - Those interested in serving on an advisory board or commission check out http://bit.ly/bU30uF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:46 PM) - Women's Advisory Board updating the BOCC on its reorganization. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:30 PM) - Board approves legislative agenda. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:27 PM) - The Board's Strategic Planning Conference will be held February 25 & 26. It's the kick-off of the County's FY11 budget season.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:08 PM) - The County provides grants to community groups that serve the public. Information meeting uptown Feb 15, 10-12noon. http://bit.ly/bhSKvF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:53 PM) - Legislative process begins on Capitol Hill now. Decisions wont be finalized until October or later. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:43 PM) - Will consider a state legislative agenda in April. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:33 PM) - Here's more about the GRADE program. http://bit.ly/cDs08K
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:32 PM) - Focus also on environmental issues: solar panels for jail and funds for GRADE program that removes polluting diesel engines #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:28 PM) - Agenda includes several requests related to the construction and operation of the new Jail. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:26 PM) - The county managers proposed federal legislative agenda can be found here http://bit.ly/aTJ4Nl #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:24 PM) - Mozingo outlining process for building agenda. Many meetings with department directors and #meckbocc members
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:21 PM) - Process was expedited because county hired Ferguson Group in December of 09. Process usually starts in October. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:20 PM) - Countys legislative liaison @briandfrancis and Leslie Mozingo, countys contract federal lobbyist presenting fed leg agenda #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:18 PM) - Local scouts are honored by BOCC proclamation on the 100th anniversary of the organization. http://bit.ly/dyrP6Y #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 7:02 PM) - Board proclaims February as Black History Month in Mecklenburg County. http://bit.ly/90Dr74 #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 6:51 PM) - @corey_thompson Thunderous could be a stretch
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 6:43 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting starting. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 6:34 PM) - Board of County Commissioners meeting starting soon. Watch it live at http://bit.ly/9e7nZZ #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 6:04 PM) - Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. Heres the agenda http://bit.ly/axl7LU . #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 6:01 PM) - RT @adrielhampton: Mecklenburg County's social media page. Nice! http://bit.ly/9wViOY #gov20 // Thanks so much!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 5:01 PM) - @Newsdude14 Our Veterans Services Office can help get answers about assistance for post traumatic stress disorder. Call 704-432-SAFE.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 4:32 PM) - The County Manager recently visited the Thomasboro Community of Shalom seeking feedback on the upcoming county budget: http://bit.ly/drYi74
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 1:04 PM) - @chrismiller_wbt We'll have someone tweeting from the #meckbocc meeting. If you need updates just let us know.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 12:56 PM) - Did you know that 1 in 3 teens will experience dating abuse before they leave high school? Learn more at http://bit.ly/cGg9nF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 9:14 AM) - Mecklenburg County awarded nonprofits over $5 million in Community Service Grants this year. Find out how to apply at http://bit.ly/bsYkOY.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 02, 2010 - 8:34 AM) -
Transportation Assistance
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 5:00 PM) - Here's a preview of tomorrow night's #meckbocc meeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io3JhBd6Jf0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 4:57 PM) - DSS is taking applications to assist low-income residents with the transportation costs of going to and from work: http://bit.ly/bUg6Ky
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 3:57 PM) -
Grant Information Session
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 3:50 PM) - @CHANENEMONROE The @MeckCounty Aquatic Center is still lots of fun! Check out this link for programs, hours and fees: http://bit.ly/9l68he
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 3:13 PM) -
Teen Dating Violence
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 2:42 PM) - @star_resources Thanks for the RT about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 1:54 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Veterans Service Office can help you get your charater of service upgraded: http://bit.ly/brwUOI #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 1:18 PM) - Garbage and recycling pickup in Matthews will be on a 1 day delay beginning today, Feb. 1 due to ice: http://www.matthewsnc.com/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 10:04 AM) - @JamieTraffic We posted a tweet just after 5 a.m. this morning that County government offices would be operating on a normal schedule.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 9:39 AM) - @JamieTraffic Sorry for the delay. What was your question?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 9:11 AM) - Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Check out this link for more info: http://bit.ly/cGg9nF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 9:10 AM) - Mecklenburg County Government operating on a normal schedule Monday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (February 01, 2010 - 5:07 AM) - FYI, City of Charlotte Garbage & recycling collection expects to be operational Monday, Feb. 1 with delays expected. For more info call 311.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2010 - 6:30 PM) - ALL recreation centers, the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Rays Splash Planet, Marion Diehl Pool & Grady Cole Center are CLOSED today.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2010 - 11:24 AM) - Sunday - Park and Recreation has closed all recreation centers and many other facilities. http://bit.ly/bbZ49R
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 31, 2010 - 10:24 AM) - Park and Recreation closing most recreation centers along with the nature preserves. DSS and recycling centers also closed.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2010 - 8:28 AM) - DSS at Billingsley and Woodard are closed today
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2010 - 6:53 AM) - The County's recycling centers will be closed Saturday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2010 - 6:22 AM) - @cmlibrary The link in your tweet asks for a password.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2010 - 5:32 AM) - @JamieTraffic I hope you're not tweeting while driving
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2010 - 5:20 AM) - The County's three nature preserves and the Raptor Center are closed Saturday. Waiting for decisions from other County departments.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 30, 2010 - 5:17 AM) - @lesakas Ok, just checking!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 9:16 PM) - The McDowell, @ReedyCreekNC and @LattaPlantation Nature Preserves, including the Raptor Center, will be CLOSED on Sat, Jan 30 due to snow.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 7:12 PM) - @MeckDeck Our webmaster is looking into it. I'll let you know as soon as he's finished. (cc: @briandfrancis)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 3:47 PM) - @lesakas Have you tried calling 311 or posting the left turn need on http://www.seeclickfix.com/citizens?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 1:28 PM) - Read questions @theobserver recently posed about the DSS Giving Tree and the responses by the County Managers Office: http://bit.ly/9jEpNy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 12:30 PM) - @SummerPlum I think it's part of the Belmont / Seigle Ave Neighborhood Improvement Project: http://bit.ly/9EaFzZ. U can call 311 to confirm.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 10:40 AM) - County staff provided a report to the #meckbocc on the County's Social, Education & Economic Opportunity Focus Area: http://bit.ly/bYF3GG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 10:18 AM) - Watch This Will Pass: Suicide Prevention to get info on local resources available to help individuals in crisis: http://bit.ly/96qqhx.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 9:44 AM) - RT @staceysimms County Manager Harry Jones' interview with WBT radio at http://goodmorning.wbt.com
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 8:44 AM) - WBT radio talked with Harry Jones this morning. Follow tweets from staceysimms or check their podcast.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 29, 2010 - 8:03 AM) - @petsitter1821 Hope you can make it to the dog parks this weekend. We'd love to see your reviews and pictures when you go!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2010 - 7:51 PM) - RT @Meck_eGov Charlotte Restaurant Week is awesome...but you can check restaurant inspections before you go out: http://bit.ly/5jUawh #CRW.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2010 - 5:01 PM) -
Online Domestic Violence Training
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2010 - 8:56 AM) - Adult swimmers looking for structured workouts can join the US Masters Swimming Program at the Aquatic Center: http://bit.ly/9mGYda
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 28, 2010 - 8:29 AM) - Tonight is the premiere of the film This Will Pass: Suicide Prevention at @The_Mint_Museum of Art from 6-8pm: http://bit.ly/bTL3LO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2010 - 12:24 PM) - Learn about the RAVE Project, an online training tool designed to help religious leaders understand domestic violence: http://bit.ly/9bddsx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2010 - 11:27 AM) - @briandfrancis There's no downside to working with you!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2010 - 10:38 AM) - Mecklenburg County is now taking applications for a Social Media Analyst / Web Editor. Apply online at http://bit.ly/5ORR4s. #meckjobs
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2010 - 9:37 AM) - Personal property must be listed with the @MeckCounty Assessors Office by Feb. 1 to avoid penalties: http://bit.ly/akuiP1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 27, 2010 - 8:52 AM) -
Youth Violence Essay
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2010 - 4:56 PM) - The Do the Write Thing Essay Challenge gives students a chance to examine the impact of youth violence on their lives: http://bit.ly/90yy3z
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2010 - 4:51 PM) - The main branch of @cmlibrary recently opened the Job Help Center to assist patrons to find jobs or change careers: http://bit.ly/4O9AOv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 26, 2010 - 8:38 AM) - @cltblog You're most welcome. Let us know if you have any questions about our services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 6:31 PM) - @cltblog Recommend adding any/all of our County services to your econ-gov list: http://twitter.com/home#/list/MeckCounty/county-services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 3:07 PM) - Looking for tree and shrub seedlings? Buy them tomorrow from 10am-2pm at the Hal Marshall Building, 700 N. Tryon St: http://bit.ly/7RGMAa
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 1:33 PM) -
Cyber Stalking Workshop
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 10:53 AM) - Join us for a free Cyber Stalking & Domestic Violence workshop from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26: http://bit.ly/4qaFhQ.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 10:38 AM) - Join our VSO at @CLTMotorSpdwy Thur Jan 28 from 11am-3pm for a RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo:http://bit.ly/c24Qv #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 8:26 AM) - @briandfrancis According to CMS website students don't have school today due to a teacher workday: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 8:14 AM) - A building that has been damaged by rising water is a dangerous place. Find out what to do after a flood: http://bit.ly/586Mrj.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 25, 2010 - 7:49 AM) - @underoak No prob. I'll pass ur rec. re: reminder tweets as well. Trash is a City service which is why we haven't yet, but could in future.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 11:10 PM) - @QueensUniv Looking forward to coming to Queens for the social media conference tomorrow!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 3:36 PM) - Mecklenburg County is now taking applications for a Social Media Analyst / Web Editor. Apply online at http://bit.ly/5ORR4s.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 3:28 PM) - @MeckCoDiversity Glad that you enjoyed it. Let me know if you have any questions or recommendations for future meetings.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 11:31 AM) - Time is running out to get 3 months free at our fitness centers when you sign-up for a new annual pass: http://bit.ly/4ORgsu.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 11:00 AM) - Want to know how diversity makes Mecklenburg County better? Check out @MeckCoDiversity for #followfriday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 11:00 AM) - @sethjwyatt @underoak @grw642 If u have any other questions about ur garbage pick up try http://bit.ly/8PDF5M, call 311 or let us know.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 10:40 AM) - Take a Hike for Habitats Sat. Jan. 23 at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve @ReedyCreekNC, 4601 Nevin Road from 11am-1pm: http://bit.ly/7WFofg.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 10:11 AM) - Looking for a place to take the kids and get out of this cold, rainy weather? Check out @raysplanet for #followfriday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 22, 2010 - 9:38 AM) - @MeckDeck Just sent you an email. Hope that clears things up. Let me know if you still have questions.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2010 - 9:37 PM) - Great discussion today with all the departments using Twitter in the County. Find them at http://twitter.com/MeckCounty/county-services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2010 - 8:47 PM) - @MeckDeck Pymts came in postmarked on/before 5th & research items like a lockbox file w/ pymts postmarked in time (cc: @CBJgreennews).
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2010 - 8:34 PM) - @mselisabs Hope you find something you like. Lots of great trees available; all for under $18 each!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2010 - 11:47 AM) - Order berry plants, fruit trees, flowering trees and shrubs from @Mecklenburg4H now through Feb 24: http://bit.ly/6pYkM8.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 21, 2010 - 10:22 AM) - Volunteers and donations are needed for the 2010 Veterans Stand Down on March 12, 2010. Contact the VSO at 704-336-2101 for info.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2010 - 1:03 PM) - @faith783mae The Mecklenburg County Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service: http://bit.ly/5jX4Rb or call 704-375-0120.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2010 - 11:44 AM) - Here is a preview of tonight's meeting of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commisisoners: http://bit.ly/5DYUrf #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 20, 2010 - 8:24 AM) - @danny616ty The Mecklenburg County Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service: http://bit.ly/5jX4Rb or call 704-375-0120.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2010 - 4:33 PM) - Help our community prepare for natural disasters. Join us for a meeting on Jan. 21 at 6:30pm at the Gov't Center: http://bit.ly/5B0kK0.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2010 - 10:51 AM) - RT @MoodyBot Just discovered that I can borrow ebooks from the @MeckCounty public library system. Will wonders never cease? (cc: @cmlibrary)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2010 - 10:18 AM) - Celebrate the @cmlibrary new Job Help Center at the Main Library on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. Call 704-416-0605 for info.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2010 - 9:16 AM) -
Updated Register of Deeds Web Site
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2010 - 8:59 AM) - The Register of Deeds has updated its website to provide more information about filing an Assumed Name certificate: http://bit.ly/6QYtgS.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 19, 2010 - 8:50 AM) - Reminder: Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2010, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 15, 2010 - 12:07 PM) - @AprilBethea Thanks for helping us get the new DSS number out there.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 15, 2010 - 11:52 AM) -
Creative Thinker Awards
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 15, 2010 - 11:51 AM) - DSS has a new telephone number. Please call 704-336-3000. This number replaces 704-353-1500 and 336-3150. http://bit.ly/5Rml0j
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 15, 2010 - 9:37 AM) -
H1N1 Vaccines on MLK Jr. Day
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2010 - 6:43 PM) - @CBJgreennews You're most welcome. I definitely agree that keeping puppies safe is a GREAT use of Twitter.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2010 - 4:47 PM) - Today County Manger Harry Jones attended the Unity Meeting; a group of non-profits helping the hungry in our community: http://bit.ly/7Nh1rZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2010 - 3:12 PM) - County employee Megan Coffey is making a difference by providing homeless support services to people in our community: http://bit.ly/8sxDGJ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2010 - 1:58 PM) - @CBJgreennews I've sent the info on to Animal Care & Control for their officers to be on the lookout for the puppy.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2010 - 12:52 PM) - Watch County Manager Harry Jones exchange ideas with reps from various human services agencies on January 13: http://bit.ly/7HNFtd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 14, 2010 - 12:46 PM) -
Suicide Prevention Film
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2010 - 2:12 PM) - The Mecklenburg County Veterans Service Office is now on Facebook. Visit their page for info on benefits and events. http://bit.ly/6Akpy6.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 13, 2010 - 11:48 AM) -
MLK Day Closings
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2010 - 3:33 PM) - Park & Rec will begin trapping wild boars later this week at nature preserves around Mountain Island Lake: http://bit.ly/4QiVQq
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2010 - 1:42 PM) - @LeopardskinLust Here's the direct link for Inmate Lookup: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/MCSO/Inmate%20Information/InmateLookup.htm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2010 - 9:52 AM) - Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Mon., Jan. 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: http://bit.ly/7wz34A
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 12, 2010 - 9:47 AM) - @CLTViewPoint Thanks for the RT about MecklenBlog. Let us know if there are any topics or issues you'd like to see us cover.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 11, 2010 - 8:44 AM) - After a two-year hiatus, we're re-launching MecklenBlog. You can read our "inaugural" post at http://bit.ly/4N5cEu.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 08, 2010 - 3:06 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones recently met with Area Mental Health providers to discuss the state of the County's budget: http://bit.ly/8dZyAT.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 08, 2010 - 12:11 PM) - @cmlibrary Thanks for the #followfriday recommendation!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 08, 2010 - 11:29 AM) - Watch Dr. Keener's news conference about the West Charlotte HS student diagnosed with tuberculosis: http://bit.ly/8tUAjW.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 08, 2010 - 11:17 AM) -
Student Diagnosed With TB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2010 - 8:36 PM) - County Health Dept Medical Director will give details re: active case of tuberculosis in a school student today at 3pm at the Health Dept.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 07, 2010 - 1:26 PM) - @TravisHipp Glad you liked our Disc Golf video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9ASNomTgHI.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2010 - 11:47 AM) - Want to watch a specific agenda item from last night's #meckbocc mtg? Use the drop down menu at http://bit.ly/6O3BFT to go right to it.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 06, 2010 - 10:53 AM) - Interested in what's happening at tonight's #meckbocc meeting, but can't make it Uptown in person? Watch it online: http://bit.ly/8iGl2y!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 4:32 PM) - RT @Meck_eGov: Park & Rec's Jan. newsletter is available online; subscribe to get email notifications of new issues: http://bit.ly/7XRiQd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 1:45 PM) - RT @LattaPlantation: Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Check out 2 FREE programs at Latta Plantation: http://bit.ly/5iDHqc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 1:01 PM) -
Area Mental Health Award
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 12:38 PM) - Here's a video preview of tonight's Board of County Commissioners meeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtYKapBFtv8. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 11:00 AM) - The kickoff for the 2010 Census was held at Trade & Tryon in downtown Charlotte Jan. 4. Watch footage from the event: http://bit.ly/4oCZT9.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 10:01 AM) - Property tax payments must be paid by the end of TODAY to avoid interest charges. You can pay online at http://paytax.charmeck.org.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 9:16 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6 p.m. at the government center. See the agenda: http://bit.ly/4WHBCL. #meckbocc
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 05, 2010 - 8:27 AM) - @adambutlerTV: Here is the agenda: http://bit.ly/4ZuKiJ.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2010 - 3:17 PM) - @adambutlerTV You're welcome. Glad it generated so much great conversation. Let us know if you have any questions about County services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2010 - 2:19 PM) - Thx for comments re: the smoking ban. Seems folks are evenly split. For clarification law is state-wide, not just in Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2010 - 1:55 PM) - How do you feel about the new law prohibiting smoking in restaurants and bars?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2010 - 12:57 PM) - Come out today at 11am for the CharMeck Census Complete Count Committee official road tour kickoff at Trade & Tryon: http://bit.ly/5YDrGL.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2010 - 10:20 AM) - The next Domestic Violence Lunch & Learn, "Cyber Stalking & Domestic Violence" is Jan. 5 at 12:30 p.m.: http://bit.ly/60vm3Y.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (January 04, 2010 - 9:49 AM) - Reminder that Mecklenburg County offices and agencies will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 3:30 PM) - RT @cmlibrary: Reminder - Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries close at 4 p.m. today - happy new year!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 1:00 PM) -
New Restaurant Smoking Ban
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 12:21 PM) - #10yearsago the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services delivered 2,618 frozen meals to victims of Hurricane Floyd.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 12:15 PM) - #10yearsago the #meckbocc approved a $866 million budget for 1999-2000 that increased the County tax rate by 4.5 cents to 73 cents.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 11:30 AM) - RT @meckhealth: Restaurants & bars in NC will go smoke-free this Saturday 1/2/2010. Learn more http://bit.ly/4AtIod
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 11:00 AM) - Mecklenburg County property tax payments must be paid on or before January 5, 2010 to avoid interest charges: http://bit.ly/5NqVUY.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 10:15 AM) - The next DV Lunch & Learn on 1/5/10 is "Cyber Stalking & Domestic Violence." How CMPD helps victims of DV: http://bit.ly/60vm3Y.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 31, 2009 - 9:35 AM) -
H1N1 Vaccine Appointments
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 30, 2009 - 12:28 PM) - Get a new cell phone for Christmas? Donate your old one to raise money for the @ReedyCreekNC Hummingbird Festival: http://bit.ly/90mXQD.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 30, 2009 - 10:13 AM) - @CharlotteFD Good luck and congratulations for being nominated!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2009 - 1:07 PM) - @meckhealth officials will discuss the new smoking ban Thur, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. at the CharMeck Government Center Lobby, 600 E. 4th Street.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2009 - 1:05 PM) - Inside CLT recycle live Christmas trees curbside from 12/26-1/9. Outside take it to a full service recycling center:http://bit.ly/5mGzpf.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 29, 2009 - 8:27 AM) - @prettyannoyed @smashadv Glad to help. Email forwarded to a supervisor. All officers are out on calls & should get to u as soon as possible.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2009 - 12:43 PM) - The CharMeck Census Complete Count Committee official road tour kickoff is Jan. 4 at The Square at Trade & Tryon: http://bit.ly/5YDrGL.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2009 - 11:43 AM) - @Cara You should try the Segway tours as well. Lots of fun!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2009 - 10:29 AM) - @touchofeden @Cara @CharlotteDateDr - Did you know @LattaPlantation offers group & private horseback riding lessons? http://bit.ly/56lzh9
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 28, 2009 - 10:23 AM) - Appointments are available on Tue., December 29, and Wed., December 30 to get your H1N1 flu shot from @meckhealth: http://bit.ly/5lvGqb.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 23, 2009 - 8:53 AM) - Reminder that County government offices & agencies will be closed Thurs & Fri, Dec. 24-25 for the Christmas holiday: http://bit.ly/4pNY5f.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 22, 2009 - 9:03 AM) - @CharlotteFD is in the running for Social Media Responder of the year. You can vote daily at http://bit.ly/8XkUmq.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2009 - 2:31 PM) - Winter break basketball camp for kids at the Albemarle Rd Rec Center Dec. 28-31. Deadline to register is Dec. 26, $20: http://bit.ly/4VZpJ1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 21, 2009 - 10:14 AM) - Adults are invited to a holiday crafts workshop Dec. 21 at MLK School Recreation Site. $5-all materials included. http://bit.ly/6AydXX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 18, 2009 - 10:52 AM) - @ScottHepburn I think it depends on the road. Do you have specific ones in mind?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 17, 2009 - 1:10 PM) - RT @ncgovoffice: Electrolux to Create at Least 738 Jobs in Mecklenburg County - Press Release http://bit.ly/8vEURj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 17, 2009 - 11:38 AM) - County government offices/agencies will be closed Dec. 24 & 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday: http://bit.ly/4pNY5f.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 17, 2009 - 8:45 AM) - Children can ‘Swim with Santa’ at Ray’s Splash Planet for a special holiday treat on Dec 17 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m: http://bit.ly/6J0jCy.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 16, 2009 - 8:46 AM) - Reach more than 250,000 Mecklenburg County residents with an ad in the Spring Get Going Guide. Reserve ad space today: http://bit.ly/54tSFm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2009 - 2:24 PM) - Gifts from the Giving Tree DSS program under audit review were released to the Salvation Army for families in need: http://bit.ly/70P6Sr.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2009 - 12:30 PM) - Mecklenburg County’s efforts to reduce litter and increase recycling awareness have garnered national recognition: http://bit.ly/8eOw4e.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 15, 2009 - 11:06 AM) - Your company could reach 15,000 people by sponsoring a contest at Bark in the Park this April. Find out how at http://bit.ly/8QRobw.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2009 - 3:35 PM) - Thanks @MCDolphens @BrianDFrancis and @Law_Writer for helping us spread the word about our social media sites.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2009 - 1:12 PM) - Santa visits preschoolers 5 and under at Wallace Pruitt Center on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $2.00: http://bit.ly/6VHBWU.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2009 - 12:15 PM) - RT @Meck_eGov More ways to get Mecklenburg County info using Social Media platforms - http://bit.ly/7iBTtv.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 14, 2009 - 11:30 AM) - Your company could reach 15,000 people by sponsoring a contest at Bark in the Park this April. Find out how at http://bit.ly/8QRobw.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 11, 2009 - 11:06 AM) - Thanks @touchofeden. We think the tree lighting is going to be a blast! Lots of fun for the whole family!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 11, 2009 - 10:29 AM) - Keep up with all the latest happenings at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. Check out @ReedyCreekNC for #followfriday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 11, 2009 - 10:08 AM) - Join us for the Christmas tree lighting in Freedom Park Dec 12. There will be hay rides, crafts & a toy & coat drive: http://bit.ly/6CGChu.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 11, 2009 - 9:31 AM) - The DVAC held the 5th annual Domestic Violence Memorial Tree ceremony in Uptown Charlotte on Dec. 7, 2009: http://bit.ly/7RQEUQ.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 09, 2009 - 10:04 AM) - County Manger Harry Jones responded to coverage of the DSS audit report: http://bit.ly/8hlJl9.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2009 - 5:12 PM) - Did you know there are approximately 1,000 children in Mecklenburg County foster care right now? Find out more: http://bit.ly/4MktKD.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 08, 2009 - 11:08 AM) - Enjoy a short hike to learn about common backyard birds then a light brunch at @LattaPlantation - Sat, Dec 6, 9am-11am, all ages, $5.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 04, 2009 - 1:01 PM) - @LattaPlantation Nature Center is on Twitter. Check them out for #followfriday or visit at 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 04, 2009 - 10:31 AM) - The North Carolina Air National Guard held an event called Operation Kids on Guard for children of military parents: http://bit.ly/7VeXps.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 04, 2009 - 9:29 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center has something for everyone. Check out what they offer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJ47R_VZBs.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 04, 2009 - 8:47 AM) - Ride a horse-drawn carriage to pick out a Fraser Fir Christmas tree on weekends-now until Dec. 24 at Latta Plantation: http://bit.ly/7VZIb1.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2009 - 11:01 AM) - Find out what Park and Rec has to offer during the winter and holiday season: http://bit.ly/4Xl8wh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 03, 2009 - 9:31 AM) - To report minor flooding, call 311 or use our on-line service request form: http://bit.ly/6FVICh. For dangerous flooding, call 911.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2009 - 3:29 PM) - The Health Department is now accepting appointments for anyone who wishes to be protected from the H1N1 virus: http://bit.ly/5RiU7E
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2009 - 2:59 PM) - Celebrate the purchase of 211 acres for watershed protection along Mountain Island Lake today at 3pm: http://bit.ly/7MIDMR.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 02, 2009 - 9:09 AM) - Today is World AIDS Day. Find out how you can get free and confidential testing for HIV at http://bit.ly/86thly.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (December 01, 2009 - 8:17 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Recently finish a LEED-certified building in Meck Co.? Apply retroactively for a permit rebate. http://bit.ly/4xHbfo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2009 - 4:17 PM) - Find events in Mecklenburg County for veterans on our Veterans Services Office website: http://bit.ly/7ah5sR. #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2009 - 3:01 PM) - The DVAC invites the public to participate in the Domestic Violence Memorial Tree ceremony in Charlotte on Dec 7: http://bit.ly/7uKU3w.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2009 - 12:56 PM) - Learn how United Family Services’ Victim Assistance helps victims of domestic violence on Dec. 1 at 12:30pm: http://bit.ly/iejPH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 30, 2009 - 9:17 AM) - County government offices and agencies are closed for the rest of the week. Happy Thanksgiving! http://bit.ly/35y67t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 26, 2009 - 8:01 AM) - Park & Rec offers special deals at fitness centers Dec & Jan. Sign-up Dec 1-Jan 31 and get three months for FREE! http://bit.ly/4NbR4p
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 25, 2009 - 10:00 AM) - Today is the last day to give us feedback about our Twitter page. Please let us know what you want to hear about! http://bit.ly/15aKBH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 24, 2009 - 1:01 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones and BOCC Chairman Jennifer Roberts want to set the record straight about the DSS Audits: http://bit.ly/61zzsz.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 24, 2009 - 10:47 AM) - Volunteers needed to coach basketball for kids, ages 8 and younger at Winget Rec Center in SW Charlotte: http://bit.ly/63jlEU.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 24, 2009 - 10:39 AM) - The Health Department is once again taking appointments for priority groups to get the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination: http://bit.ly/7D8UuD.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 24, 2009 - 8:28 AM) - Eligible for a military ID card, but not sure how to get one? Our Veterans Services Office can help: http://bit.ly/8tWJnq #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 23, 2009 - 11:25 AM) - Get connected to NATURE - it’s closer than you think at Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves and Natural Resources: http://bit.ly/5xVur1.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 23, 2009 - 9:34 AM) - On Saturday, November 21, at 9 a.m., more than 50 children in Mecklenburg County will be officially adopted: http://bit.ly/3exZuG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 20, 2009 - 8:01 AM) - We want your feedback about our Twitter page. Please take this survey 2 help us improve our communications. Thank you! http://bit.ly/15aKBH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 4:30 PM) - The H. L. McCrorey YMCA Senior African Drummers gave an impromptu concert before the BOCC meeting Tuesday: http://bit.ly/3s9zVt.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 2:30 PM) - We want your feedback about our Twitter page. Please take this survey to help us improve our communications. Thank you! http://bit.ly/15aKBH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 10:59 AM) - Buy a discounted compost bin Sat, Nov. 21 from 9am-1pm at the Hal Marshall Center. 12- & 15-cubic-foot bins available: http://bit.ly/NAN4u.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 9:48 AM) - Kids & teens are invited to a Thanksgiving dance at the Albemarle Road Rec Center this Friday, Nov 20: http://bit.ly/JjHa7.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 9:36 AM) - Participate in Use Less Stuff (ULS) Week, Nov 19-25 to help people reduce waste by conserving resources. See how at http://bit.ly/3iIZIb.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 9:17 AM) - The H. L. McCrorey YMCA Senior African Drummers gave an impromptu concert before the BOCC meeting. Enjoy this video: http://bit.ly/a8Ewo!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 19, 2009 - 8:53 AM) - GIS Day is TODAY! Come out to Spirit Square any time before 5 p.m. Details at http://bit.ly/1MDUh.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 18, 2009 - 11:57 AM) - RT @cmlibrary seeks mgr 4 new Job Center opening in Jan. Apply online! http://bit.ly/19skVx
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2009 - 2:23 PM) - The first school-based H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics were held on yesterday. See how they went: http://bit.ly/BC2yS.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2009 - 8:54 AM) - Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Thurs & Fri, Nov 26 & 27, for Thanksgiving: http://bit.ly/35y67t
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 17, 2009 - 8:51 AM) - RT @1stGardening @Wormexpert and @gardentheme: Mecklenburg County to sell discounted compost bins: http://bit.ly/4ltPqV. This Saturday!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2009 - 1:58 PM) - Did you know that Mecklenburg County has SIX dog parks?! Check out this video to find out more: http://bit.ly/1N20Vg.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2009 - 12:54 PM) - RT @meckpermit: Mecklenburg homeowners, are you trying to hire a contractor? Here are some quick tips for success. http://bit.ly/1nUglN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2009 - 12:02 PM) - RT @charlottearea: 11th ANNUAL GIS DAY PUTS THE WORLD AT OUR FEET - LITERALLY: http://bit.ly/3kuEfn
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2009 - 12:02 PM) - GIS Day is Wednesday, Nov 18 at Spirit Square. National Geographic’s Giant Traveling Map of Asia will be on display: http://bit.ly/1MDUh.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 16, 2009 - 10:56 AM) - Learn about the culture of the Catawba Indians at Reedy Creek Nature Center this Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m: http://bit.ly/2VH1Gj.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 13, 2009 - 12:41 PM) - Sat, Nov. 14 at noon is the deadline to apply for help with your heating bill. Find out how to apply at http://bit.ly/2d0Jwk.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 13, 2009 - 11:24 AM) - Celebrate America Recycles Day by recycling before the Panthers game this Sunday and help Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful: http://bit.ly/1O8USO.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 13, 2009 - 11:14 AM) - RT @CDCFLU Learn how to protect yourself & your baby from 2009 H1N1 flu, and what to do if you have symptoms of the flu: http://is.gd/4TwCO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2009 - 2:48 PM) - RT @TransformGov: National Accreditation Awarded to Mecklenburg County, NC Parks and Rec: http://bit.ly/4EoIjd http://bit.ly/Irk0a
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2009 - 1:20 PM) - The National Geographic Giant Traveling Map Exhibit is visiting Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Catch it today at Whitewater Middle School.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2009 - 8:55 AM) - The DVAC will march in Uptown at 12:15 p.m. today in response to the 7th domestic violence-related homicide of 2009: http://bit.ly/w4igQ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 12, 2009 - 8:51 AM) - @lilrundlett Just sent you an email about your street light issue. Let me know if you have any questions.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2009 - 5:00 PM) - RT @WBTV_News: Mecklenburg County honors Vietnam veterans: http://bit.ly/4ATdTd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2009 - 4:27 PM) - Mecklenburg County salutes all of our veterans past and present today. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 11, 2009 - 8:47 AM) - @lilrundlett Just sent you a DM with my email address.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2009 - 11:19 AM) - Rain and possible flooding are in the forecast for today. Follow these guidelines to stay safe in a flood: http://bit.ly/4oA6b5.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2009 - 8:39 AM) - @wxbrad Crews have been working to remove blockages & clear storm drains. Residents can call 311 to report major blockages or flooding.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 10, 2009 - 8:25 AM) - @wxbrad I have asked the question and will get back to you as soon as I get a response.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 09, 2009 - 4:46 PM) - Hurricane Ida is on the way! Clear your drains of leaves & debris. A few minutes today can reduce the chance of flooding tomorrow.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 09, 2009 - 1:21 PM) - $1.1 million in federal stimulus funds will build the 1st phase of new West Branch Rocky River Greenway in Davidson: http://bit.ly/3Z7Cnh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 09, 2009 - 11:13 AM) - See how the Mecklenburg County Veterans Services Office supports our Veterans: http://bit.ly/2pQQF5 #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 09, 2009 - 11:04 AM) - Park and Rec invites you to join swim and water aerobics classes.
http://bit.ly/15VBM1
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 06, 2009 - 12:20 PM) - Meck Co Health Dept. is now offering H1N1 vaccine appointments for high-risk populations. Find out who qualifies. http://bit.ly/1mGK0w
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 06, 2009 - 8:18 AM) - Park and Rec school sites will caravan to N.C. Zoo on Nov. 11
http://bit.ly/9vgeU
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2009 - 10:00 AM) - West Branch Rocky River Greenway in Davidson to be funded by federal stimulus money
http://bit.ly/1BsvI7 http://bit.ly/2VBKJF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 05, 2009 - 8:30 AM) - @NatalieNews Thanks for the RT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2009 - 1:45 PM) - Meck Co Health Dept. is now offering H1N1 vaccine appointments for high-risk populations. Find out who qualifies.
http://bit.ly/1mGK0w
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2009 - 1:05 PM) - @meckpermit Thanks for the RT.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2009 - 10:43 AM) - Reedy Creek Nature Center will host Catawba Indian Cultural Programs this fall
http://bit.ly/1BsvI7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2009 - 10:30 AM) - Get involved in local government. The County Commissioners meet tonight at 6 p.m.
http://bit.ly/46wMjH
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 04, 2009 - 8:00 AM) - Make your vote count. Polls close at 7:30 tonight.
http://www.meckboe.org
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2009 - 5:53 PM) - Get out and vote. Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. tonight. Find your location and view a sample ballot. http://www.meckboe.org/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2009 - 3:37 PM) - @adambrooks, @blueassassin, @cara, @mrtramueL, @townerb, @NatalieNews Thanks for the RT!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 03, 2009 - 3:17 PM) - @J_E_Smedley Both are sold to the public. Some of the product is also sold for industrial use.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 3:10 PM) - @J_E_Smedley Yardwaste is picked up by the municipalities and delivered to Compost Central 4 process to mulch/compost.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 3:10 PM) - @NatalieNews Thanks for the RT!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 10:26 AM) - @AngelFury Thanks for the RT
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 10:26 AM) - @PRqueen Thanks for the RT.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 10:26 AM) - Fight the Flu with Fit City Challenge.
http://bit.ly/SJVfB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 10:00 AM) - Tomorrow is election day. Find out where to vote and see a sample ballot for your district.
http://www.meckboe.org/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 9:51 AM) - Do you need help with your heating bill this winter?
http://bit.ly/Rq3Ov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (November 02, 2009 - 8:00 AM) - @J_E_Smedley I am not sure, but will check in Monday and get backto you.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2009 - 11:21 PM) - Check out these spooky celebrations.
http://bit.ly/3Tqm6x
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2009 - 4:04 PM) - @summerae Thank you. Updating it now.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2009 - 4:03 PM) - Check out these spooky celebrations.
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park and Rec/_News/Oct/Halloween and Fall Events.htm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 31, 2009 - 11:33 AM) - @J_E_Smedley No problem! The link should provide you plenty of info.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 30, 2009 - 3:31 PM) - Saturday, Oct. 31 is the last day for early voting. Find out where.
http://www.meckboe.org/
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 30, 2009 - 3:30 PM) - Check out the Meck Co Autumn Carnival
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park and Rec/_News/Oct/Autumn Carnival.htm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 30, 2009 - 3:30 PM) - Learn how to properly get rid of yard waste.
http://bit.ly/6UZQu
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 30, 2009 - 2:37 PM) - Check out the Meck Co 4H Plant Sale.
http://bit.ly/12fqMC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 30, 2009 - 9:15 AM) - RT @iMatthews: News: Greenway Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned: Join the Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County http://bit.ly/2niUli
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2009 - 1:22 PM) - Need help with heating bills? Apply for assistance November 2-14 at two Dept of Social Services locations: http://bit.ly/Rq3Ov.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2009 - 11:05 AM) - @owenshill Can you let us know the date and time you called 311 so that we can look into that? Thanks.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2009 - 9:29 AM) - Join us at the Ezell Park Planning Workshop today 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/o5zCd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 29, 2009 - 9:27 AM) - RT @meckhealth: Many of our H1N1 (Swine) Flu flyers and posters are now available in English and Spanish: http://bit.ly/1og8Jt.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2009 - 12:38 PM) - RT @meckpermit A new law will allow small builders to apply for partial property tax deferral on unsold homes in 2010. http://bit.ly/1ZHyFi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2009 - 12:37 PM) - RT @zzazazz: Kudos to the Mecklenburg County 311 line. They are incredibly helpful. #charlotte #mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2009 - 10:53 AM) - Thanks for the RT about ballots @gregflewelling, @saritameow, @DavidsonLibrary, @mmaoney13, @cara, @wxbrad
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2009 - 10:52 AM) - RT @DavidsonLibrary: Libraries have sample ballots.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 28, 2009 - 10:06 AM) - RT @summerae Gardening questions? Mecklenburg Masters Gardeners hotline is open til 10/31. http://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/ #clt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2009 - 10:55 AM) - Forecasters are predicting a chance of flash floods today. Follow these tips to stay safe during a flood: http://bit.ly/4oA6b5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 27, 2009 - 8:44 AM) - Thanks for the RTs about #earlyvoting @townerb and @DavidsonLibrary.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 3:00 PM) - Today is the deadline to register for girls (ages 9-12) basketball Recreational League & Open Competitive League: http://bit.ly/4jQ6Ay.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 1:27 PM) - You have until Oct. 31 to vote early for the municipal elections on Nov. 3. Find an early voting location near you at http://bit.ly/1UXSCF.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 1:05 PM) - @budesigns Mecklenburg County has two skate parks (http://bit.ly/2whkoG) and a #BMX bike track (http://bit.ly/2WRNVT) in or around #CLT.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 10:57 AM) - The County’s Freedom Drive facility was named for the late Commissioner Valerie C. Woodard in a moving ceremony: http://bit.ly/3X7kwt
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 10:47 AM) - Park and Recreation offers many fun and exciting Halloween Events for the whole family! See what we have going on at http://bit.ly/4CEMl2.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 10:46 AM) - Park & Rec was awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Park & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA): http://bit.ly/gkXzv
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 26, 2009 - 10:45 AM) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services wins four national awards for flood safety: http://bit.ly/2eWluQ?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 23, 2009 - 2:36 PM) - Watch the full version of "H1N1 For No One" - developed by students at Myers Park IB Council: http://bit.ly/UpJsy
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 23, 2009 - 1:38 PM) - The World Premiere of H1N1 For No One was held on October 22, 2009 at Selwyn Elementary in Charlotte, NC: http://bit.ly/4ceSxd
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 23, 2009 - 10:06 AM) - The Great Outdoors Festival at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is Sat, Oct 24; 11am-5pm. FREE fun for the whole family: http://bit.ly/8ensD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 23, 2009 - 9:43 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Upcoming Level III classes are Oct. 24 and 25. $60. To register, go to http://bit.ly/3RaqWI
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 23, 2009 - 9:16 AM) - RT @meckhealth: Is your child anxious about the a flu shot? Watch Sid the Science Kid get his shot http://bit.ly/gDL68.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 22, 2009 - 10:52 AM) - Mecklenburg County is featured in Local Government in North Carolina-textbook on the structure & ops of local govt: http://www.civics.org/lgnc/.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 21, 2009 - 9:03 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Meeting of the Mecklenburg County Building Development Commission today at 2 p.m., Hal Marshall Services Center.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2009 - 11:30 AM) - The Naming Ceremony for the Valerie C. Woodard Center will be Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at 3205 Freedom Drive.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 20, 2009 - 9:22 AM) - Park & Rec offers a wide variety of safe, family friendly events 4 Halloween & autumn 4 all ages this spooky season: http://bit.ly/17lklZ
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2009 - 1:23 PM) - RT @meckpermit: Contractors in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill & Pineville: Get permits online! http://bit.ly/48K6EB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 19, 2009 - 11:53 AM) - @Cherie_Yoder Thanks for the #followfriday mention! Have a great weekend.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 16, 2009 - 3:47 PM) - @thefriendraiser Glad to hear. Thanks for helping spread the word about #earlyvoting.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 16, 2009 - 10:51 AM) - RT @thefriendraiser: Glad you had a good experience #earlyvoting. Which location did you use? Any suggestions or comments?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 16, 2009 - 8:44 AM) - The Ray’s Splash Planet 7th anniversary party is Sat, Oct. 17, 10am-3pm. There will be games, activities and food: http://bit.ly/uORE3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 16, 2009 - 8:12 AM) - @bnrbranding We use @Granicus to stream Board of County Commissioner meetings live from our website.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 15, 2009 - 8:53 AM) - Early voting begins today for the Nov. 3 municipal elections. Find out where you can cast your vote at http://bit.ly/1UXSCF.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 15, 2009 - 8:43 AM) - Thanks for the RT about fighting the flu @QueensNursing!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2009 - 2:13 PM) - Mecklenburg County Health Department has launched the online Fight the Flu with Fit City Challenge: http://bit.ly/3mQDHj.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2009 - 12:15 PM) - Registration ends Oct. 19 for the open, competitive winter youth basketball league at Martin Luther King Rec Center: http://bit.ly/4m43kp.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 14, 2009 - 9:15 AM) - RT @meckhealth: 2009 H1N1 & Seasonal Flu: What you should know and do this flu season if you are 65 years and older http://bit.ly/wp4NX
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2009 - 3:26 PM) - Municipal elections are Nov. 3, 2009. You can vote early beginning Oct. 15 at locations throughout Mecklenburg County: http://bit.ly/1UXSCF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 13, 2009 - 8:45 AM) - FREE movie series on how people w/ disabilities reach goals & live full lives. Oct 13, 6:30pm, Marion Diehl Rec Center: http://bit.ly/s0u4i
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2009 - 11:14 AM) - Nonprofit agencies that provide services to homeless can learn how to apply for funds from HUD at a workshop Oct 14: http://bit.ly/PdI7S
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2009 - 11:00 AM) - Dept of Social Services and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recently teamed up for a Foster Parent Educational Summit: http://bit.ly/1TZ9zI.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2009 - 10:30 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Inspectors play a vital role in helping Habitat for Humanity erect houses. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1vnjpi.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2009 - 10:05 AM) - RT @DavidsonLibrary: Reminder: CharMeck libraries are closed Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 12, 2009 - 10:03 AM) - Boxing fans: the 2009 Queen City Invitational Tournament is Oct 10 at 5 p.m. at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center: http://bit.ly/VfRjH.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 09, 2009 - 10:45 AM) - The Fifth Annual Candlelight Vigil and Memorial program is Mon., Oct. 19 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. in Uptown Charlotte:http://bit.ly/GHA1H
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 09, 2009 - 10:41 AM) - Find alternatives to joining a gang at “Gang with Us Fest” on Sat., Oct 10, 11am-2pm at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center: http://bit.ly/1HgITP
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 09, 2009 - 10:40 AM) - Veterans with mental health concerns in Mecklenburg County will receive additional support from a federal grant: http://bit.ly/4uIKtR.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 09, 2009 - 10:11 AM) - Help make Mecklenburg roads safer, cleaner and greener by picking up a free tarpaulin to secure your loads: http://bit.ly/11WEkE
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2009 - 2:15 PM) - See all the photographs from our Customer Service Heroes and Employee of the Year award ceremony at http://bit.ly/mLU8.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2009 - 9:23 AM) - Thanks for the RTs about our Customer Service Heroes & Employee of the Year @susanjspaulding @meckpermit @BrianDFrancis and @touchofeden.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 08, 2009 - 8:39 AM) - A group photo of the Mecklenburg County 2009 Customer Service Heroes and Employee of the Year: http://bit.ly/4eqAYS! Congrats to you all!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 4:40 PM) - RT @meckhealth: Mecklenburg County Health Department has received first small shipment of H1N1 vaccine. Learn more http://bit.ly/bRHg5
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 4:23 PM) - The 2009 Mecklenburg County Employee of the Year is Megan Coffey from Community Support Services.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:51 PM) - The 2009 Customer Service Hero for Timeliness is Cynthia Van Houghton from Public Health.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:48 PM) - The 2009 Customer Service Hero for Courtesy is Jacqueline Rogers from Park & Rec.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:46 PM) - The 2009 Customer Service Hero for Ethics is Chris Dellinger from LUESA.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:43 PM) - The 2009 Customer Service Hero for Service Quality is Florence Jones from the Veterans Service Office.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:40 PM) - The 2009 Customer Service Hero for Communications is Leroy Lewis from Area Mental Health.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:37 PM) - More than 100 employees were nominated by their peers for the work they did this year.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:33 PM) - County Manager Harry Jones says, "We as public servants exist to help the citizens of Mecklenburg County."
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 2:32 PM) - The McDowell Creek Greenway officially opens at 10am on Sat. Oct. 10 at the entrance to the greenway in Huntersville: http://bit.ly/2Q2270
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 07, 2009 - 9:19 AM) - The Government Center and parking deck are now open.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2009 - 4:30 PM) - The CharMeck Govnmnt Center & parking deck are blocked from access until further notice due what police are calling a suspicious package.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2009 - 4:01 PM) - The Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 6 p.m. at the Government Center. See the agenda at http://bit.ly/eN3Jm.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2009 - 11:24 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Coming up at Code Enforcement: accessibility seminar offers six hours of continuing ed credit. $60, Oct. 13.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 06, 2009 - 10:25 AM) - RT @meckpermit: #commercial #architects and #engineers: Does your project qualify for Express Plan Review? Find out at http://bit.ly/1s1XCn.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2009 - 3:16 PM) - Domestic Violence Lunch & Learn “The Long Lasting Financial Impact of Domestic Violence on Victims” Tues, Oct. 6: http://bit.ly/GbOq9.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2009 - 1:19 PM) - Mecklenburg County Eliminates Fee for Use of eCheck to Pay Taxes Online: http://bit.ly/1aBvjL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2009 - 12:50 PM) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Find out more about Domestic Violence Advocacy Council planned events: http://bit.ly/Xp7Mi
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2009 - 9:59 AM) - This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. If you or someone you know needs help with mental illness contact MeckLINK: http://bit.ly/139f7V
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 05, 2009 - 9:53 AM) - FEMA approved a grant for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services to buy and tear down a section of the Doral Apts: http://bit.ly/rBHsH.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2009 - 12:08 PM) - RT @cltchamber: Commercial real estate developers, rejoice! Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement is on Twitter! @meckpermit #ff
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2009 - 11:48 AM) - RT @meckpermit: First-ever LEED-certified Ritz-Carlton opens in Uptown Charlotte. http://bit.ly/1rayzO
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2009 - 11:46 AM) - Every day litter enters our streams. Find out how you can adopt a section of stream to assist with clean up: http://bit.ly/gPjX9.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 02, 2009 - 10:41 AM) - Thanks for the RT about Domestic Violence Awareness Month @NatalieNews!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (October 01, 2009 - 9:26 AM) - The DVAC has organized several events throughout October to recognize national Domestic Violence Awareness Month: http://bit.ly/2rQ3vf
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2009 - 12:45 PM) - Learn how to start and manage a compost heap at a Mecklenburg County composting class: http://bit.ly/3bhhWG.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2009 - 12:36 PM) - Senior Vaccination Sunday will be held Oct. 4 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at both locations of the Health Department: http://bit.ly/U2Gis.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2009 - 9:07 AM) - RT @DoYourPart: Keep our water clean and enjoy the beautiful outdoors this Saturday in Mecklenburg County, NC http://is.gd/3NKxj
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 30, 2009 - 8:49 AM) - @townerb I can tell you more about our recycling program. Please email me at nicole.pennell@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2009 - 1:20 PM) - RT @DavidsonLibrary: RT @cmlibrary Celebrate your freedom to read during banned books week at CharMeck libraries: http://bit.ly/2yfslo
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2009 - 11:37 AM) - @JamesWillamor Thanks for the #followfriday mention!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2009 - 11:11 AM) - The Veterans Service Office can help veterans complete paperwork to apply for a VA home loan guarantee: http://bit.ly/1pUVlq #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2009 - 11:07 AM) - The Eastway Park Grand Opening is Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. at 423 Eastway Drive: http://bit.ly/Od7DY
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 28, 2009 - 10:50 AM) - Looking for more in-depth info on the health deparment, code enforcement or GIS? Check out @meckhealth @meckpermit @mecklenburggis for #FF.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:53 AM) - Looking for a good book? Check out @cmlibrary @morrisonlibrary @DavidsonLibrary for #followfriday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:51 AM) - Thanks for the #followfriday mention @MinimumFailure!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:40 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Useful link of the day: N.C. Building Codes and related information. http://bit.ly/4vY7My
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:37 AM) - @JuJuBurd You can find all of our adult tennis programs at http://bit.ly/PoDLx.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:33 AM) - RT @meckhealth Need shots for school? Come out to Big Shot Saturday, 10am-2pm tomorrow at 2845 Beatties Ford Rd: http://bit.ly/13mUns
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:25 AM) - 5 week tennis program for kids ages 6-10 at Ivory Baker Rec Center begins Sept. 30. $10 per child. http://bit.ly/sDo8U
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 25, 2009 - 9:24 AM) - @CTCharlotte Hope you have a great time!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 24, 2009 - 4:22 PM) - Thanks for the RTs about Festival in the Park @Voice4BizCLT @MayaElious and @tomparksNN. Hope you enjoy it!
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 24, 2009 - 3:34 PM) - Do you enjoy clean water or sunsets on the lake? Thank Mecklenburg’s Water Quality Program. It’s 40 years old today! http://bit.ly/eYldh
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 24, 2009 - 8:38 AM) - Want to help clean up Mecklenburg County’s streams and creeks? Volunteer for the Big Sweep 2009! See how at http://bit.ly/bm5u0.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 24, 2009 - 8:37 AM) - Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health Director Grayce Crockett Named Champion for Children: http://bit.ly/222oHb
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 23, 2009 - 3:45 PM) - Park & Rec seeks 2 residents to serve on the Citizens Advisory Council for the North Park District. Apply today at http://bit.ly/42vK0m.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 23, 2009 - 8:54 AM) - More than 4,000 people in Mecklenburg County are living with HIV/AIDS. Don’t be another. Get tested today: http://bit.ly/3nzTy.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2009 - 2:47 PM) - Learn how emergency rooms are helping domestic viloence victims: http://bit.ly/tlDpR
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 22, 2009 - 11:55 AM) - RT @iMatthews: News: Greenway construction set to begin: Matthews commissioners have told the Mecklenburg County...http://bit.ly/3Z3HFC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2009 - 10:55 AM) - The Veterans Service Office is partnering with a non-profit org to help vets repair their credit: http://bit.ly/c24Qv #militarymonday
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2009 - 10:53 AM) - Mecklenburg County thanks Nancy Brunnemer for her 27 years of service to the community. Enjoy your retirement, Nancy! http://bit.ly/zWnmD
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2009 - 10:46 AM) - Park & Rec is hosting a community workshop for public comments on tennis court ops on Sept 23 at 7pm: http://bit.ly/CK8of.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2009 - 9:51 AM) - The Festival in the Park runs Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at Freedom Park: http://bit.ly/3lQz1K
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2009 - 9:51 AM) - Today is the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo. Find out what to do for your home or business to prepare for a flood: http://bit.ly/4qsu62.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 21, 2009 - 9:31 AM) - RT @langstonwertzjr: 1,000 late on property taxes in Mecklenburg County: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/local/story/954768.html
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 18, 2009 - 11:42 AM) - RT @meckhealth: FDA approves vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus. Learn more: http://bit.ly/lzCXL
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 18, 2009 - 9:25 AM) - RT @CharlotteProps: Work is under way on the Mecklenburg County park & rec department’s first LEED-designed facility: http://bit.ly/21HGc7
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 18, 2009 - 9:14 AM) - Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. We remember the sacrifices & service of those who were POWs, those who are MIA & their families.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 18, 2009 - 8:57 AM) - The Master Gardeners fall plant sale is this Saturday, Sept. 19 at Mecklenburg County and Matthews Farmers Markets: http://bit.ly/2mj4QM
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 18, 2009 - 8:55 AM) - RT @MinimumFailure: Results for CharMeck elections can be found here http://bit.ly/YBIO3
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2009 - 8:06 AM) - 2008-2009 “Nature of Mecklenburg” Photo Contest winning entries will be exhibited at Shain Art Gallery Sept 18 & 19: http://bit.ly/15oMTU.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 17, 2009 - 7:52 AM) - RT @meckpermit Commercial building customers:OnSchedule is now Electronic Plan Management. No paper, faster plan review. http://bit.ly/K34JF
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2009 - 11:49 AM) - The Board of County Commissioners met on Sept 15. Read a summary of their key actions in the Commission Capsule: http://bit.ly/1booyu.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 16, 2009 - 9:12 AM) - RT @wcnc: Flu shots now available in Mecklenburg County http://snipurl.com/rvhcm
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 2:15 PM) - RT @meckpermit: Mecklenburg County homeowners: Hiring a contractor? Ensure you get someone honest and professional. http://bit.ly/1nUglN
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 11:02 AM) - The Mecklenburg County FY 2010 Adopted Budget Book is now available at http://bit.ly/EKTVF.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 10:46 AM) - @TheChadHuck Thanks so much for the compliment! Please let us know if you have any questions we can answer.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 9:34 AM) - Thanks for the RTs about the election @kiernaker @NatalieNews @walidrealtor and @JamekaShamae.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 9:31 AM) - Children’s Memorial Walkway offers ‘Adopt a Brick’ in new section for military personnel killed in service: http://bit.ly/4slsU0
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 9:02 AM) - Effective October 1, DSS will implement a “pay for performance” structure for the Work First Family Assistance program: http://bit.ly/yLpeo.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 8:45 AM) - Today is the primary election for the City of Charlotte. Find voter registration and candidate info at http://www.meckboe.org/.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 15, 2009 - 8:12 AM) - The Mecklenburg County Health Department is now taking appointments for seasonal influenza vaccinations. http://bit.ly/3Vp691
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2009 - 12:21 PM) - Thanks for the RTs @TheChadHuck @CLThistory @lorireed @ASTDClt. Happy #followfriday.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2009 - 12:12 PM) - Check out these Mecklenburg County services on Twitter for #followfriday: @meckpermit @meckhealth @mecklink
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2009 - 9:33 AM) - RT @meckpermit: Pursuing LEED or other green-building certification in Mecklenburg County? Get up to 25% off permits. http://bit.ly/Tak9V
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2009 - 9:18 AM) - RT @meckhealth Seasonal flu shots available by appointment beginning Monday 9/14. Please call 704-336-6500 for an appointment.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2009 - 8:49 AM) - Thank you to all emergency personnel here in Mecklenburg County and throughout the country as we remember September 11, 2001.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 11, 2009 - 8:44 AM) - At Panthers preseason home games > 2,500lbs of recyclables were collected from tailgaters. Keep it up this Sunday: http://bit.ly/GueqX.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2009 - 2:12 PM) - RT @meckpermit Code is holding a continuing education seminar Sept. 23 & 24. Stay abreast of code changes! Register at http://www.meckpermit.com.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2009 - 10:26 AM) - RT @meckhealth H1N1 posters, fact sheet and video now available http://bit.ly/R8cnB
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 10, 2009 - 8:28 AM) - Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines+ will help businesses replace heavy-duty diesel equip., vehicles or engines: http://bit.ly/rPLe2
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (September 09, 2009 - 9:57 AM) - Think how you will hate yourself for over-indulging this holiday season. The Health Department says celebrate sensibly. http://t.co/gizCA3dG
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (June 10, 2002 - 5:20 AM)
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Mecklenburg County
600 E 4th St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2472
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2472
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