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OPEN SEAT ON APEX COUNCIL AND CALL TO ACTION FOR SKILL BASED IMMIGRATION REFORM EDITION | |
From the Council Office of Steve Rao
December 8, 2022
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APEX AT LARGE TOWN COUNCIL VACANCY | |
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Friends,
We need to ensure that our community has more representation in all levels of Government given the explosive growth in Western Wake County.
Please, do what you can to get qualified, members of our community to apply for this seat.
I will be briefing everyone in a few weeks on our Direct Flight to India efforts, as I am meeting with RDU Airport this week.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article269490522.html
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The Apex Town Council is now accepting applications to fill an At-Large Council Seat for the unexpired term of Town Councilmember Cheryl Stallings. Stallings, who was elected to the Apex Town Council in December of 2019, won her recent election to the Wake County Board of Commissioners. She has resigned from her Council seat effective Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the Apex Town Council voted to accept Councilmember Stallings resignation and initiate the selection process. Council adopted a policy and process timeline for appointing a candidate to fill the unexpired term. The person selected for this position will be asked to serve the remainder of Stallings' council term ending December 6, 2023.
To qualify for consideration, applicants are required to:
- Be a registered voter
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a resident and qualified to vote in Apex Corporate Limits
- Be current on any Property Taxes Due
Appointment Process Timeline
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022: Application process opens
- Friday, December 9, 2022: Application process closes
- Tuesday, December 13, 2022: Applicant information released to Council and the public
- Friday, December 16, 2022: Candidates selected to be interviewed
- Friday, January 6, 2023: Candidate Interviews and public hearing
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023: Council appointment announced
- Thursday, January 12, 2023: Swearing-in ceremony
- Monday, January 16, 2023: New Councilmember Orientation Begins
Interested applicants can apply for the vacancy by completing the online application form, or submitting a completed application by email to allen.coleman@apexnc.org, or fax (919) 249-3305. Applicants must answer each question and submit a resume to be considered for the vacancy. All applications received are public records under North Carolina law and will be posted for public review on the Town's website.
According to North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-63 and the Apex Town Code of Ordinances, the Apex Town Council has the authority to appoint a qualified individual to fill Stallings unexpired term until residents have the opportunity to elect a successor in the 2023 Apex municipal elections.
Questions:
For additional information about the process to fill the At-Large Apex Town Council seat, contact the Town Clerk's Office by phone at (919) 249-1260 or by email at allen.coleman@apexnc.org.
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In Memoriam: Chacko Verghese
FEBRUARY 8, 1945 – DECEMBER 3, 2022
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Our community will never forget our friend and brother, Chacko Verghese, who passed away on Dec. 3. He was a jovial and loving person, who had a heart of gold, and was so passionate about the continued growth and success of the Indian American community. He was very involved in the early days of the Indian American Forum for Political Education and worked with Swadesh Chatterjee and many leaders in the community to encourage more engagement in the political process.
I will miss his smile, his laugh, and the time we would spend over a coffee or a chat at Lifetime Fitness.
He will forever endure in our hearts, and we know that he is now in peace with God in Heaven, smiling down at all of us.
We pray for his wife, Kumari, his children, grandchildren and all his family.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 221 Union Street, Cary, NC 27511. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. A reception for fellowship and celebration of life will follow immediately after the service at the Rev. George Adamik Parish Hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Nick Bolleterri
Hall of Fame Tennis Coach Nick Bolleterri dies at 91.
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/35188046/hall-fame-tennis-coach-nick-bollettieri-dies-91
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RDU AIRPORT DIRECT FLIGHT TO INDIA TASK FORCE | |
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I will be briefing everyone in a few weeks on our Direct Flight to India efforts, as I am meeting with RDU Airport this week, as I am Chairing the Direct Flight Task Force.
Michael Landguth and I are working on the following goals.
- Short term
- Work with the airlines and ask them to review their connecting times coming and going to India
- Medium Term
- Work to add another Europe hub providing additional competition to India
- Work to add connectivity to the middle east which would provide a gateway to India
- Long term (10 year +) continue to monitor the demand to India in hopes we can secure non-stop service
Stay tuned for more information on this!
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THE TIME FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NOW! | |
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A Call to Action:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/2465079250308504
Over the past few weeks, I have written a few Op Eds, which were published on WRAL Tech Wire and the WRAL main site.
I wanted to share these insights with each of you and am going to be leading efforts in the next few weeks, to lobby our Congress and Senate to work with President Biden to accelerate the path to citizenship for skilled immigrants (H1B holders) and documented dreamers.
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MY INSIGHTS ON SKILL BASED IMMIGRATION
Indian-Americans Make North Carolina Stronger. Let’s Help Them Stay
https://www.wral.com/steve-rao-indian-americans-strengthen-north-carolina-amid-systemic-challenges/20603295/ Nov 22, 2022
In August, I joined over 1,000 Indian-Americans for a parade in Morrisville celebrating the 69th anniversary of Indian independence. Immigrants and people of Indian descent from all over the Triangle gathered beneath three fluttering flags — the Indian tricolor, the North Star, and the Stars and Stripes.
And in October, I had the honor of attending the White House Diwali Celebration hosted by President Biden and the First Lady, an emotional experience, which reaffirmed for all who attended, that American Democracy is at its best when we value and take pride in the diversity of our nation.
At the Parade, People yelled out: “Jai Hind” (“Bravo, India”) and “Long Live America,” all in the same breath.
We celebrated our shared heritage at both these events.
It reminded me—as it always does-- how much India and America have in common. Just like the American colonists, Indians rose up and threw off the yoke of British imperial rule. Like us, they committed to building a democratic nation.
Yet, it’s the United States that so many Indian families look to as they dream of their future. Scores of people—much like my own parents—come here in search of opportunity, a great education and the chance to build a career. Still, many of these newcomers are disappointed.
Often they find our immigration system makes it incredibly difficult to stay and work. Employment visas are in short supply. Many American-trained Indians with vital technical skills have been forced to return home, even though there aren’t nearly enough native American workers to take their place.
The few who do get skilled-worker visas can still face an indeterminate wait – decades long in many cases -- green cards. Hundreds of thousands of skilled workers are stuck in visa limbo. They may be able to work here, but unable to earn permanent residency or citizenship. Worse, it leaves their children -- “documented Dreamers” who have spent most of their lives in the United States -- unable to remain in America after they turn 21. There’s no clear path to either a permanent work visa or citizenship, though many consider themselves to be American.
Even amid these challenges, Indian-Americans are making critical contributions to their communities. Today about a third of Morrisville’s 30,000 residents are Indian-Americans. I am inspired by the remarkable economic, cultural and political transformation this community is bringing to our region and state. I can start my day in Morrisville with an Idli Dosa breakfast and a South Indian filter coffee, watch Cricket at Church Street Park and end my day with a Holi or Diwali festival at the Koka Booth Ampitheater in Cary or Hindu Society of North Carolina. I also serve with an immigrant from Mumbai, Satish Garimella, on the Morrisville City Council -- the only council in the State with two Hindu members.
North Carolina’s Asian-American population has grown 65% over the past decade, bringing vital skills, driving economic growth and offsetting the impact of labor shortages in some critical skills, for our state’s employers.
Today Indians account for about 20% of all international students in the United States. They’re making vital contributions to the success of North Carolina’s amazing educational institutions. In North Carolina alone, international students generate $484 million in economic activity which contributions to the creation of almost 5,700 jobs.
About 20% of Indian students are enrolled in STEM programs, gaining the vital science, technology, engineering, and math skills that our high-tech businesses urgently need. It’s estimated that every foreign STEM graduate who finds work in the United States creates about 3 new jobs for U.S. If we enable just half of our advanced-degree STEM students to stay and work after graduation we could create another 2,400 jobs for North Carolinian workers.
Earlier this month, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, providing important aid for America’s high-tech manufacturers. But as it made its way through Congress, the law was stripped of vital provisions that would have made it easier for Indian STEM graduates to gain green cards.
As the child of Indian immigrants, I’m passionate about giving skilled workers and their children a real chance to put down roots here in North Carolina.
Morrisville’s Indian Independence parade was a reminder that Indians who are building lives in America are integrating into our communities. They are proud of their Indian heritage, but they are equally proud of-- and deeply committed to—the United States of America.
Our lawmakers need to do their part and give these valued members of our communities a clearer path forward to stay in America and become citizens. The next best opportunity for action is the National Defense Authorization Act, which could include measures to address the needs of documented Dreamers.
Our representatives in Washington must rethink and revise outmoded policies that stand in the way of innovation and growth.
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Tech Layoffs Show the Need for a New Approach to Skilled Immigration
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/11/29/guest-opinion-tech-layoffs-show-the-need-for-a-new-approach-to-skilled-immigration/
Everyone knows the tech industry is in crisis. Facebook parent-company Meta recently reduced its workforce by 13 percent and with Elon Musk as “chief twit,” Twitter has laid off almost two-thirds of its workforce and terminated about 80% of its contract workers. Across the country, it’s estimated that over 73,000 tech workers have lost their jobs.
But if you’re ones of the immigrants who make up 20 to 30% of workers at these companies, the situation is even more dire. Suddenly thousands of people whose visas are directly tied to their employment — including hundreds at Meta and Twitter alone — have been left without jobs. If they can’t get new jobs within 60 days, they’ll be forced to leave the country. This reveals just how rigid our high skilled immigration system is—and why that lack of agility threatens American innovation.
I’ve written before about the major problems with our high skilled visa system. Immigrants must compete for an artificially constrained number of H-1B skilled-worker visas. Workers who win the lottery are anchored to the specific company that hired them, and can only change employers with great difficulty. Worst of all, immigrants from high-population countries like India and China are forced to wait decades before they can finally graduate from their H-1B visa and obtain a green card.
Critics might argue that tech companies can’t support these workers right now, so better cut them loose. But that’s incredibly short sighted. First, it completely ignores the major investment we’ve already made in these workers. So many of them are trained at our first-rate colleges and universities and went on to hone their skills at American startups and high-tech enterprises. Casting them off will, by default, sent them into the arms of Shanghai, Guangdong or Bangalore-based companies.
Second, not every tech market is shrinking. Right here in North Carolina, we’ve seen plenty of layoffs. But we’ve also seen those losses offset by the creation of new tech jobs, with companies including Apple, FUJIFILM, and Fidelity all increasing their presence. Many local employers are eager to hire foreign-born workers into new technical positions. But H-1B visas aren’t easily transferrable, making it extremely difficult for immigrants to simply hop from one job to another.
Third, visa restrictions have long made it nearly impossible for H-1B holders to launch their own companies. Venture firms are offering laid-off workers seed money to start their own businesses, and it’s estimated that as many as one-quarter of sacked tech workers try to start their own companies. But skilled immigrants are largely shut out of that process — in fact, some immigration lawyers are now advising laid-off immigrants to consider starting businesses in Canada instead, since the visa process is significantly easier there.
Losing these workers isn’t just bad news for the workers and their families, or the communities where they’ve put down roots, bought homes, and raised children. It’s bad news for the entire North Carolina innovation economy — because collectively, these immigrant workers represent a vast amount of time, money, and energy that our business community has invested in navigating America’s byzantine immigration system to secure the talent they need.
Immigrants make up just 8% of our state’s population, but they account for at least 20% of all our state’s workers in vital sectors such as computer and math sciences, driving billions of dollars in economic value. When these individuals get laid off and have to leave the country, companies can’t simply rehire them a few weeks or months down the line. They’ll all have to re-enter the H-1B lottery with no guarantees.
We’ve got to rewrite our visa policies now or risk losing many thousands of immigrants with specialized skills. That means streamlining the H-1B system, so companies can hire workers more easily. It means giving existing visa-holders more flexibility to change employers or to start businesses of their own. And it means ending the country cap system so all skilled immigrants have a viable path to a green card regardless of their country of origin.
The skilled immigration system has been outmoded for years, but tech layoffs have brought the crisis to a head. It’s time for Democrats and Republicans in Washington to implement the smart, pragmatic reforms.
Give businesses and workers the flexibility they need to weather these turbulent times—and prepare for the future.
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The Midterms Are Over. It’s Time to Pass the Dream Act
Now that we’re a few weeks removed from the midterms, the real winner of the contest is clear. It wasn’t Republicans and it wasn’t Joe Biden’s Democrats. It was democracy with a small D. Voters largely rejected the party’s right-wing fringe. In so doing, they reaffirmed their faith in the U.S. political process.
If Congress was smart, it would now put the will of the voters into action and work across the aisle to deliver results not just for their own base, but for all Americans.
That won’t be easy, especially with a divided government. Realistically, gridlock is likely to remain the political norm over the next two years. But there’s one area where both sides can show they’re capable of real leadership: that’s to pass legislation protecting the Dreamers.
In recent years, I’ve spoken with many young people who were brought to this country as young children. Thanks to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, I’ve watched them come out of the shadows and attend college here in North Carolina, gaining the vital skills that our high-tech businesses desperately need. I’ve seen them find great jobs, pay taxes, and buy cars and homes. They’ve launched businesses of their own, too, creating jobs and wealth for all of us.
Dreamers have grown from ambitious young people into amazing American adults. They’ve settled down, proven their value to our community, and in many cases, gone on to marry and have U.S. citizen children of their own.
But along the way, I’ve also seen the Dreamers struggle to build a truly secure future here. Established by executive order, the DACA program is vulnerable to disruption by activist judges or changes in the balance of power in Washington. We saw that just last month, when a court in Texas ruled against the DACA program and threatened — again! — to scrap the program altogether.
For now, the DACA program remains in effect, but far too many Dreamers are struggling. Some employers are wary of hiring qualified candidates who could lose their legal status without warning—either because of a court ruling or because government red tape holds up their employment reauthorization.
Other Dreamers have missed out on educational opportunities, struggled to secure scholarships, or missed out on the loans they needed to buy homes or start businesses.
That’s bad for the young people involved, but it’s also bad for the rest of us. The Dreamers are a vital part of our economy, and the more we hold them back, the more our businesses and communities miss out on their talent and energy.
I’d love to see Democrats push through legislation to safeguard Dreamers during the current Congress. Even more, I’d love Republicans and Democrats to take this step together. Surveys show that an overwhelming majority of Americans, of all political hues, support legislation to give the Dreamers permanent lawful status and a pathway to American citizenship.
Singling out immigration as a place for potential bipartisanship might sound a bit odd; after all, immigration has sparked some of the worst partisan excesses that we’ve seen in recent years. But that’s exactly why supporting Dreamers would be such a powerful symbol. It would show that Congress has read the message of the Midterms: voters want to see the democratic process--Democracy with a small D—put into action. Protecting Dreamers is an ideal place to show that political pragmatism can triumph over partisan ideology.
Our system remains strong.
As a nation and a government, we’re still capable of rallying around a common cause to get things done.
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IMMIGRATION CALL TO ACTION
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/04/05/guest-opinion-support-american-innovation-pass-the-competes-act/
We must push Senator Tillis, Senator Burr, and our entire Congressional Delegation in NC that to pass the Dream Act and also advance forward the Dreamer Protections in the National Defense Authorization Act.
In addition, we must urge Senator Tillis and his colleagues to bring back to the Senate Floor the Competes Act, which — among other pro-America policies — reforms the broken immigration system to allow educated and skilled STEM workers who were born in another country to stay and work for American businesses. Earlier this month, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, providing important aid for America’s high-tech manufacturers. But as it made its way through Congress, the law was stripped of vital provisions that would have made it easier for Indian STEM graduates to gain green cards.
On a personal note, I want to thank Congresswoman Deb Ross for her leadership on this issue, and we also need our newest members to our Congressional Delegation, Wiley Nickel, Jeff Jackson, and Valerie Foushee to join us in this fight.
Finally, I am leading efforts at the National Level, working with Swadesh Chatterjee, USINPAC Chair Sanjay Puri and Congressmnan Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi to convince as many leaders in the Congress and Senate that we must accelerate these efforts.
Do we want the next Google, SAS, Red Hat, Wolfspeed to be founded in Canada or the United States? This will happen if we do not find a way to retain the best and brightest minds in the United States! (44% of the Fortune 500 in the US were founded by immigrants)
Over the next few weeks, I will be organizing a Town Hall on these issues and planning a trip to Washington D.C, along with starting an on line petition with thousands of signatures to show our Senate and Congress, that we are more than serious.
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Suicide Prevention Line to 988 |
On Saturday, July 16, the U.S. will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care.
The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to put crisis care more in reach for people in need.
Starting tomorrow, simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline
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Join us on Radio Nyra on Sunday at 4 pm for our interview with HSS on Darsana Exhibit. 99.9HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Join us on Radio Nyra Sundays at 4pm for interesting interviews with local thought leaders
99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Great Radio Nyra interview with North Carolina Asian Americans Together on elections!
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/692128012047450/?t=21
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Great US Open Roku TV Interview with Andy Andrews!
https://youtu.be/-Uy7aX-M2AI?t=79
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On the Porch with Randy Voller on WCHL 97.9 FM!
https://chapelboro.com/?s=on+the+porch
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WPTF Steve O'Bryan show on the Dream Act and DACA!
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Get with the Program with Gary Jones!
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Tune in on Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm to PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum for our engaging discussions on trending topics!
Engaging Discussion on PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum on Affirmative Action, Election Security and other matters.
Link to the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIOR-ih-Fg
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This Week in Morrisville: December 5th - 11th | |
Winter White Goods Collection to be December 8
The winter white goods collection will take place Thursday, Dec. 8. Items to be collected include washing machines, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, stoves and ovens, and dehumidifiers. Microwaves are not included in this group. Microwaves should be dropped off at the South Wake Landfill, 6300 Old Smithfield Rd. in Apex. You must register to participate in the white goods collection. Please complete this form no later than Monday, Dec. 5.
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Free Meditation Sessions Offered December 9 and 10
Morrisville residents and friends are invited to participate in one of two free transformative meditation sessions featuring Shri Naam deo Ji, a travel yogi. The sessions will be offered at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and at the Morrisville Senior Center, 4117 Davis Drive, on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 2-4 p.m. Click here to register for the session at CFCC. Those 55 and older can click here to register for the session at MSC.
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Menorah Lighting to be Held at Indian Creek Trailhead December 22
The Town of Morrisville will set up a menorah at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, and light it every night of Hannukah (Dec. 18-26). On Dec. 22, at 5:30 p.m., Rabbi Yisroel Cotlar will perform a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the outdoor menorah. The public is invited to attend.
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Morrisville Senior Center Hosting Christmas Lunch and Gift Exchange December 13
The Morrisville Senior Center (MSC), 4117 Davis Drive, is hosting a catered Christmas luncheon and white elephant gift exchange on Dec. 13, from noon-3 p.m. The organization Performance Edge will provide entertainment, and Christmas music will be playing. The cost is $9 for residents and $11 for non-residents. Participants are asked to bring a funny or impractical gift in the spirit of the white elephant exchange. The value of gifts is limited at $10. Click here to register for the luncheon by Dec. 6.
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Community Police Academy
Residents are invited to apply for the Community Police Academy, an eight-week program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Morrisville Police Department. It is intended to increase transparency and enhance understanding between the community and the police. The academy will be held on Tuesday nights from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28. Meetings will be held at the Fire Station No. 1 training room from 6-8 p.m. Participants must be age 21 or older and must live or work in the Town of Morrisville. Background checks will be done on all applicants. Click here for more details and to apply by Dec. 16.
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Swim with Santa at the MSC on December 16
Visit the Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center, 1301 Morrisville Parkway, for a fun-filled holiday event on Friday, Dec. 16, from 4:30-8 p.m. Participants can visit with Santa, do some arts and crafts, and play in the program pool and on the play structure. Everyone will also get to take home a special treat. Sign up opens on Dec. 2, and space is limited. Please sign-up for one slot per person, including for adults and children, at http://www.tinyurl.com/swimsanta. Participants must have a MAFC membership or purchase a single-visit pass.
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Now Hiring: Join the MAFC Team
The Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Senior Aquatics Specialist (FT)
- Marketing & Membership Coordinator
Both positions provide benefits. Learn more and apply here. The Town is offering financial incentives for part-time lifeguards who can work during the day in the off-season. Experienced swim instructors, as well as, day and early evening desk staff are needed. Learn more and apply here.
Free Lending Library Installed at Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center
The Town of Morrisville has a new lending library! The Dedicated to Our Community North Carolina (DOC NC) volunteer group created and installed a wooden lending library at the Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center over this past weekend. The DOC NC team has pledged to build, paint and install several little libraries on different locations within Morrisville. Stop by the new library and pick up a book on your way to getting your exercise in!
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Now Hiring: Join the Public Works Team
The Town of Morrisville Public Works Department has three exciting career opportunities open now. Join one of only three North Carolina municipalities with an American Public Works Association (APWA) accredited Public Works Department. We are looking for individuals to serve in our Streets Maintenance, Athletics Maintenance, and Grounds Maintenance divisions. For more information click on the following links:
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Public Invited to Provide Feedback on Proposed Wake Rapid Bus Transit Extensions
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is seeking comments on the Wake BRT: Rapid Bus Extensions Study draft results and recommendations. Public engagement is an essential part of this study, which will evaluate and recommend rapid bus routing for extensions to both of the planned Western and Southern Corridors. The planned Western Corridor will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary, and the proposed extension includes the area between Cary and the Research Triangle Park.
CAMPO is requesting comments on the study’s draft results and the recommended alignment for the Western Corridor extension. Members of the public are invited to visit the study website to view a handout summarizing the draft results and recommendations at WakeBRTExtensionsStudy.com. Comments can be provided by email at WakeBRTExtensions@publicinput.com or by phone at (855) 925-2801, using code 7804. The deadline for submitting comments is Dec. 16.
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Morrisville Smart Shuttle Service is Now Operating! |
The Morrisville Smart Shuttle, the Town’s newest public transit service, allows riders to request a pick-up or drop-off from one of 15 nodes, or stops, located around the Town using the Smart Shuttle application on their smartphone.
Watch this short video on how to use the Morrisville Smart Shuttle App by clicking here!
The service runs seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Additional details on the Morrisville Smart Shuttle visit TownofMorrisville.org/SmartShuttle
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Winter Hours to Start for Western Wake Farmers' Market
The Western Wake Farmers' Market (WWFM) will start its winter hours on Dec. 3. The market, which offers healthy and fresh food and goods from small and local businesses, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday at the Healthy Food Hub, 280 Town Hall Drive. The market will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 26. Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to see a complete list of local vendors and shop local.
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Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce GALA
Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce GALA AND 50th Anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy with Congressman Elect Nickel , Mayor Cawley and Rep. Elect Ya Liu.
(More on this in Next Newsletter)
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Town Hall in Greenville
Met with SBA Southeast Director Allen Thomas at Town Hall in Greenville!
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Build To Rent Event
TCC Build To Rent Event was informative!
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HSNC Gala
Inspired by HSNC Campus plans at Gala!
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NC Science Awards
Congrats to Swadesh Chatterjee, Dr. PM Shah (Order of Long Leaf Pine) Dr. Priya Kishnani and Dr. Jagdish Narayan (NC Science Awards) for their recognitions.
(More on Next Newsletter)
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Providence Place
I visited with Santa at Providence Place!
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Ride Along
Ride Along with Officer Victor Phillip on Wednesday evening !
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY VISITS | |
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Last week, I visited a number of businesses on Small Business Saturday. This went so well, that I am going to continue this throughout the year, visiting a business or two every Saturday or during the week. I also plan to focus on different markets like Technology, Health Care, Manufacturing, etc.
If you have a business and you want me to visit you and highlight your company, please email me at sr@steverao.com.
Thanks to all the companies who let me drop by.
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Small Business Listening Tour: | |
Send me an email at sr@steverao.com to book a Business Listening visit to your company. | |
Inside Out Sports
Thanks to Sid Cardoza for running a very successful sports company, Inside Out Sports, a destination for many of our top runners, and triathletes! We also thank him for hosting another very successful Turkey Trot.
Insights from Sid:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/549414760532828
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Tune in on Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm to PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum for our engaging discussions on trending topics!
Please watch for the Black Issues Forum on UNC-TV! Fridays at 7 pm and Sundays at 4 pm!
Engaging Discussion on PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum on Affirmative Action, Election Security and other matters.
Link to the Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIOR-ih-Fg
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PBS NC
- Fridays at 7 p.m. (premiere)
- Sundays at 4 p.m.
- Thursdays at 1:30 a.m.
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NC Channel
- Fridays at 8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays at 1:30 a.m.
- Sundays at 6 p.m.
- Mondays at 12 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
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Sunday at 4 pm for our Radio Nyra Interview | |
Join us on Radio Nyra on Sunday at 4 pm for our interview with HSS on Darsana Exhibit. 99.9HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Join me every Sunday at 4pm for a new show. 99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
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Radio NYRA
Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio NYRA for another update on local issues.
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99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM! Listen at www.radionyrausa.com!
99.9FM HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
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Join us every Friday on World Edition at 10 am for the Great America Project Panel where we discuss how we rebuild Americas' image with leaders from around the country and world.
OFFICIAL International Broadcast Media
Public Open Dialogue TV is a worldwide multilingual, multi-demographic network focused on inspiring, educating and entertaining the global community. We provide unique programming in areas not covered by traditional media, and provide a platform for the audience to engage with those shows. Formerly IBMTV.
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Council Member Rao holds office hours on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM by appointment only at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville.
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Council Member Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville
Dedicated to transforming Morrisville into an ideal place to work and raise a family!
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