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HALLOWEEN and CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS/BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EDITION | |
From the Council Office of Steve Rao
October 31, 2023
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My Weekly Update
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/676847560881593
Last week, the NC General Assembly issued new Congressional and Legislative Maps, making North Carolina the most gerrymandered state in the Country. Next week, I will be discussing this issue in detail, and sharing insights on how gerrymandering hurts democracy. In addition, I will also be sharing more information on Manufacturing Month, which was also celebrated in October.
I did enjoy my tours of Schneider Electric with Governor Cooper and ABB this month!
Finally, we pray for Maine and our nation as senseless gun violence continues in our nation.
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OCT 28 WAS NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY!
National First Responders Day was on October 28 and recognized the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes.
We'd like to especially thank our Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department, Morrisville Police Department and Morrisville Public Works Department for remaining alert and on call, and who are always there for us when we need them.
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HOMETOWN HERO ALERT: VIMAL KOLAPPA
Congrats to Community Leader Vimal Kolappa for being named to the UNC Board of Trustees! I will share more about Mr. Kolappa's historic achievement in our next edition! He will get his own section!
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MORRISVILLE ALERT
- MAFC CLOSES TODAY at 5 pm.
- TOWN OF MORRISVILLE RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP CITIES TO LIVE IN BY WALLET HUB!
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WISHING ERIC PRUDDY AND ROB STANLEY ALL THE BEST IN RETIREMENT!
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TOWN OF MORRISVILLE TOPS RANKINGS!
My Message: https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/109646792241836
Morrisville has been named one of the best places to live in the U.S., according to a new study. The Town made the 93rd percentile nationwide for towns and small cities according to WalletHub’s “Best Small Cities in America” 2023 edition.
To gather their findings, researchers compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 45 key indicators of livability.
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APPLY FOR A TOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEES BY NOV 8TH!
We are excited to announce that the Town of Morrisville began Advisory Committee Recruitment on October 2, 2023 and the application submission window will close on November 8th at 5 pm! Apply Here!
We are searching for passionate individuals like you to join us in shaping the future of our community.
All boards/committees have vacancies or expiring terms that may be filled during this appointment process.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Town Clerk Eric Smith at (919) 463-6168 or via email at esmith@townofmorrisville.org.
Advisory Committee Descriptions
MESC
Join the Morrisville Environment and Stormwater Committee (MESC) and make a tangible difference in our community. Promote sustainability, local recycling, innovative stormwater management, and other environmental programs. Shape the future by supporting groundbreaking policies for a greener, more sustainable Morrisville. Join us today!
PMAC
Passionate about enhancing transparency and accountability in Morrisville? Join the Performance Measures Advisory Committee (PMAC) today! Shape important town performance measures, process improvements, and benchmarks. Join PMAC and help shape Morrisville!
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Join the Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) and enhance the quality of life for seniors in Morrisville! Investigate innovative methods, coordinate tailored events, and promote seniors' activities. Shape public perception through informative articles and contribute to policy recommendations. Make a difference in seniors' programs and activities by providing valuable input on budgets. Join SAC today for an inclusive and fulfilling experience in Morrisville!
MORRISVILLE SMART CITY STEERING COMMITTEE (MSCSC)
Join the Morrisville Smart City Steering Committee and be a part of revolutionizing our town's future! Collaborating closely with the IT Department, our committee pioneers innovative smart city initiatives in Morrisville. If you're passionate about technology and have a vision for a connected, intelligent community, we invite you to join us. Together, we're shaping the future, one groundbreaking initiative at a time!
MORRISVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Are you passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference? The Morrisville Public Education Advisory Committee wants individuals like you to join our ranks! You can play a vital role in shaping the future of our community by informing and advising the Town Council on the specific needs of our public schools in Morrisville. Your expertise and ideas can drive positive change, ensuring every child receives the best education possible. Come be a part of this impactful journey and help us create a brighter, more promising tomorrow for our students!
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PSAC)
Passionate about community safety? PSAC needs your dedication! Dive into crucial discussions, shaping policies and ordinances that directly influence Town Council decisions, ensuring a safer tomorrow. Join us now, and let's support our community together!
PARKS AND RECREATION
Are you passionate about creating vibrant recreational spaces and cultural programs?
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee is looking for enthusiastic individuals like you to suggest improvements, lead development initiatives, and facilitate long-range plans that will be considered by the Town Council. Your innovative ideas can transform our community, providing exciting recreational opportunities and enriching cultural experiences. Join us now, and let's promote a town where everyone can thrive, play, and celebrate together!
PLANNING AND ZONING
The Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) is searching for dedicated individuals to assist in influencing crucial decisions related to land use, zoning, and development issues in Morrisville. As a member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the town's growth, ensuring thoughtful and sustainable development practices. Join us now, and let's support a thriving, well-planned Morrisville together!
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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?
Halloween is a popular holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. It has its roots in ancient Celtic and Christian traditions and has evolved over the years into a fun and festive occasion. Here are some key aspects of Halloween:
Costumes: One of the most recognizable features of Halloween is the tradition of dressing up in costumes. People of all ages, especially children, often dress as spooky or whimsical characters, such as witches, ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and more. Costume parties are common, and creativity in costume design is encouraged.
Trick-or-Treating: Children often go door-to-door in their neighborhoods, dressed in costumes, and ask for treats with the phrase "trick or treat." Homeowners typically provide candy or small gifts in response to this request. This tradition is a way for kids to collect Halloween goodies and has become a cherished part of the holiday.
Decorations: Many people decorate their homes and yards with spooky and Halloween-themed decorations. These can include carved pumpkins (jack-o'-lanterns), fake cobwebs, skeletons, tombstones, and various other eerie or whimsical items. The goal is to create a spooky and festive atmosphere.
Pumpkins: Pumpkin carving is a popular Halloween activity. People carve faces, designs, or scenes into pumpkins, often placing candles inside to create an eerie, glowing effect. Pumpkin spice-flavored foods and drinks are also popular during the Halloween season.
Haunted Houses: Haunted houses, mazes, and attractions are set up in various places, providing people with the opportunity to experience simulated scares and thrills. These can be quite elaborate and range from family-friendly to genuinely frightening experiences.
Horror Movies and Stories: Many people enjoy watching horror movies or reading scary stories during the Halloween season. Classic horror films and new releases often see increased popularity during this time.
Halloween Parties: Halloween parties are common among adults. These gatherings may feature costumes, themed decorations, and activities like bobbing for apples, fortune-telling, and costume contests.
Folklore and Legends: Halloween is associated with various legends and folklore, including the belief that the barrier between the living and the dead is thinner on this night, making it easier for spirits to cross over. This idea has contributed to the spooky and supernatural aspects of the holiday.
Candy and Treats: Halloween is a time for indulging in sweets and treats. People often give out candy to trick-or-treaters, and candy companies produce special Halloween-themed treats and packaging.
Cultural Variations: While Halloween is widely celebrated in the United States, it is also observed in various forms in other countries, each with its unique customs and traditions.
Halloween is a holiday that allows people to embrace their creativity, enjoy a bit of spooky fun, and celebrate the autumn season. It's a time for families and communities to come together, and it has become a significant cultural event in many parts of the world.
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
My Cyber Security Message: https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1493689788062522
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, often referred to as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), is observed in various countries, including the United States, every October. This annual event is dedicated to promoting cybersecurity awareness and educating individuals and organizations about the importance of protecting their digital lives and assets.
The primary goals of Cybersecurity Awareness Month include:
Raising Awareness: The month serves as a platform to educate the public about the various cybersecurity threats and risks that exist in the digital world. This includes threats like malware, phishing, data breaches, and identity theft.
Providing Resources: Organizations and government agencies often release resources and tips for individuals and businesses to enhance their cybersecurity practices. These resources may include best practices, guidelines, and tools to protect against cyber threats.
Promoting Cyber Hygiene: Emphasizing the importance of good "cyber hygiene" practices, such as using strong, unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and keeping software and systems up to date.
Engaging Stakeholders: Cybersecurity Awareness Month encourages collaboration between government agencies, private sector companies, nonprofits, and educational institutions to collectively address cybersecurity challenges.
Highlighting Innovation: It's also a time to showcase innovative cybersecurity solutions and technologies that can help individuals and organizations stay secure online.
Encouraging a Culture of Cybersecurity: Promoting the idea that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility, and it should be integrated into daily life and business practices.
Throughout the month, there are typically events, webinars, workshops, and campaigns aimed at spreading awareness about cybersecurity and providing practical guidance. It's an opportunity for people to assess and improve their digital security habits and for organizations to bolster their cybersecurity measures.
Please note that the specific activities and themes for Cybersecurity Awareness Month may vary from year to year and from one country to another, but the overarching goal is to create a safer and more secure digital environment for everyone.
CISA CYBER TIPS! SECURE OUR WORLD!
https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
This is the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk and generated discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale.
In recognition of the 20th year, CISA announced a new enduring cybersecurity awareness program, Secure Our World. Secure Our World reflects a new enduring message to be integrated across the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) awareness campaigns and programs, and encourages all of us to take action each day to protect ourselves when online or using connected devices.
The program promotes behavioral change across the Nation, with a particular focus on how individuals, families and small to medium-sized businesses can Secure Our World by focusing on the four critical actions below. Secure Our World is the theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and will remain the enduring theme for future awareness month campaigns.
Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online
We can all collaborate to build a safer, more trusted digital world! By learning the four simple steps we can take to stay safe online at home, work and school, and sharing these tips with our community, we can all become significantly safer online.
1. Use Strong Passwords
Strong passwords are long, random, unique and include all four character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols). Password managers are a powerful tool to help you create strong passwords for each of your accounts.
2. Turn On Multi Factor Authentication
You need more than a password to protect your online accounts and enabling MFA makes you significantly less likely to get hacked. Enable MFA on all your online accounts that offer it, especially email, social media and financial accounts.
3. Recognize & Report Phishing
Be cautious of unsolicited messages asking for personal information. Avoid sharing sensitive information or credentials with unknown sources. Report phishing attempts and delete the message.
4. Update Software
Ensuring your software is up to date is the best way to make sure you have the latest security patches and updates on your devices. Regularly check for updates if automatic updates are not available.
CONTACT NC DEPT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR CYBER INCIDENTS!
https://it.nc.gov/programs/cybersecurity-risk-management/cyber-incident-reporting
Reporting cyber incidents as they occur is a method to reduce the risk to citizen-facing services and sensitive data. In doing so, the state is able to provide subject matter experts, resources, and assistance in various forms ranging from consultation and guidance, to deployment of the N.C. Joint Cyber Security Task Force to assist as needed.
Incidents should be reported even if your agency is not requesting assistance.
I want to thank Secretary Jim Weaver and his NC DIT Team for making Cybersecurity one of our top priorities!
NC JOINT CYBER TASK FORCE!
The N.C. Joint Cybersecurity Task Force is comprised of law enforcement, emergency management, N.C. National Guard Cyber, the Local Government IT Strike Team, state IT/cyber specialists and federal agencies.
This team provides incident coordination, resource support and technical assistance to reduce the impact to the affected organization, mitigate vulnerabilities and offers on-scene response personnel to aid in incident recovery.
When supporting the affected organization, the various members of the Joint Cybersecurity Task Force work in tandem to leverage their collective response expertise, apply their knowledge of cyberthreats, preserve key evidence and use their combined authorities and capabilities both to minimize asset vulnerability and bring malicious actors to justice.
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ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS:
MORRISVILLE COUNCIL MEMBER SATISH GARIMELLA
A major factor behind our Town's success has been the result of the hard work of Council Member Satish Garimella. He is an effective and results-driven elected official whose strategic mind, sharp listening skills, and strong working relationships with state, local and federal officials have helped our Council and Town achieve remarkable progress.
Over the past eight years, I have learned much from his leadership style and fully support his re-election, and am proud to call him a friend, and ally on the Council I look forward to continuing to serve with him and see our town continue to fly to great heights.
Vote for Satish on Tuesday, Nov 7th and remember that you can Early Vote until Nov 4th at 3 pm.
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APEX COUNCIL MEMBERS TERRY MAHAFFEY AND ARNO ZUGERMAN
A strong and growing Apex means an even stronger Wake County.
It is important that we retain strong, visionary Council leaders on the Apex Town Council, whose leadership will bring continued progress and prosperity to this successful Town.
I am proud to call two of these leaders on your Council both my friends and Wake County elected official colleagues, Terry Mahaffey and Arno Zugerman.
A major factor behind Apex's recent success has been the result of the hard work of both Terry and Arno. These effective and results-driven elected officials have helped your Town achieve remarkable progress. They have been outstanding champions for quality education, and responsible zoning, and have supported an inclusive community where everyone can prosper. For example, Council Member Mahaffey has led efforts to bring Holi to Apex in 2024 with a Holi event at Apex Jaycee Park from 3 pm to 7 pm on April 6th.
I proudly support their candidacies for the upcoming November election."
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Welcomed Vice Governor of Hunan Province to Morrisville G58!
I was honored to welcome the Vice Governor of Hunan Province in China on Thursday at G58 along with Durham Mayor Pro Tem Marc Anthony Middleton, Rep. Ya Liu and other leaders from the Chinese-American community.
We enjoyed an evening of discussions on the opportunities for collaboration between North Carolina and Hunan Province!
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RTTC and Manufacturing Week Tour of ABB in Mebane!
On Monday, I enjoyed participating in the Research Triangle Clean Tech Cluster tour of ABB in Mebane to celebrate Manufacturing Month! During this tour, it was amazing to see how ABB at their Mebane plant is connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio to drive electrifcation to the highest levels of performance.
Congrats to this market leading, global company, that is taking the lead on sustainability through market leading innovation.
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Inspired by Governor Cooper at NC Democratic Summit and met NC Secretary of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg!
A special thanks to Governor Cooper for hosting the North Carolina Democratic Summit, where we heard from top leaders in our Party on how we can take back our statehouse and the Council of State, and what the future of the NC Democratic Party could be!
It was an honor to spend some time with former Presidential Candidate and United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg!
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Hindu Heritage Month Proclamation Presented at SV Temple!
A special thanks to NC Senator Jay Chaudhuri for reading the Hindu Heritage Proclamation at the SV Temple from the Governor Roy Cooper and to Triangle Area Hindu Temples for coordinating this very special occasion!
What a great way to conclude Hindu Heritage Month!
Last week, I was honored to attend the Stand with Isreal Vigil hosted by the Jewish Federation of Raleigh at the invitation of CEO Phil Brodsky.
I was joined by faith leaders, and community leaders, and was able to share words to the community, alongside Attorney General Stein, Congressman Wiley Nickel, Congresswoman Deb Ross, and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin
I focused my message on a perspective from the Hindu faith, and of course, asked that we all stand by and support Israel, and also make sure we call for peace in the region and call out Hams for this terrorist attack.
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Morrisville Diwali is a Hit and Morrisville resident Guri Burmi presented with Citizen Proclamation!
Diwali Fireworks!:
A special thanks to our Staff for organizing an inspiring Morrisville Diwali event at Cedar Fork District Park. The highlight of the evening was for me to present Morrisville Resident Guri Burmi with a Citizen proclamation.
Also, a special thanks to Jashi Abhirajan for her leadership in making this event happen!
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GET THE MORRISVILLE APP AT THE APP STORE!
Get all the latest information about news and events around Town with the authoritative app, Morrisville Central. Learn about free community events, view an interactive map of Town facilities and parks to learn about court and field status, and get the latest information about the Town straight from the source. You can also report concerns as you see them using the app’s interactive tool.
Download the app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play.
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This Week in Morrisville. Oct 30- Nov 04 | |
Meetings
Nov. 1 – 6:30 p.m. Environment & Stormwater Committee
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Now Hiring: Join the MAFC Team
The Town of Morrisville is now hiring for both full and part-time positions including:
Check out additional employment opportunities in the Town here.
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Welcome Reception and Oath of Office Ceremony for Town Manager Zuidema Nov.1
The Morrisville community is invited to attend a welcome reception and oath of office ceremony for Town Manager Brandon Zuidema on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Town Hall Council Chambers, 100 Town Hall Drive. The meet and greet begins at 5 p.m., and the oath of office will take place at 6 p.m.
Save the Date: On Monday, Nov. 13 at noon, Town Manager Zuidema will be sitting down for a Talk Morrisville Facebook Live Q&A.
Wake County Early Voting is Now Through November 4
Registered voters may choose to vote early now through Tuesday, Nov. 4. To view early voting locations, days, and hours of operations, visit the Wake County Board of Elections here. Planning to vote on Election Day, November 7? Verify your voter registration and polling location by visiting the North Carolina Board of Elections voter search here.
Please note: For either voting method, voters will be asked to show a photo ID.
Upcoming at the Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center
The MAFC will be offering a Family Pool Party on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-6 p.m. Open recreation swimming and games will take place in the program pool, splash pad and lap pool areas. Children will require a single-visit pass or MAFC membership; parents are free. Registration opens this Sunday, Oct. 22. For information and to sign-up, visit www.tinyurl.com/mafcfall23.
The MAFC will be closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Cedar Fork District Park Fields Closing for Fall/Winter
Starting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, Cedar Fork District Park fields 1-3 will be closed for the fall and winter. Closing them prevents possible damage to the fields while the grass is dormant during cold months. The fields will reopen March 1, 2024.
Green Day is Nov. 4
Green Day will be on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m.-noon, at Church Street Park (5800 Cricket Pitch Way). Drive-thru stations will be available for:
Paper Shredding
Textiles
F.O.G. (fat, oil, and grease) Collection
E-Recycling
Medication Take-Back
Batteries
Hub Zone Technology Initiative
Public works will be hosting a “Fill the Truck” food drive as part of Green Day. Bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina. Learn more at morrisvillenc.gov/greenday.
Operation Greenlight is Nov. 6-12
The Town of Morrisville will join Wake County for Operation Greenlight, Nov. 6-12, a national collaborative initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges they may face. During this time, residents and businesses are encouraged to change one light bulb to a green bulb. Learn more here.
Advisory Committee Recruitment Now Open
Recruitment for Morrisville's resident advisory committees is now open. The Town is searching for passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of our community. This recruitment period is focused on filling vacancies or expiring terms on ALL committees and the Planning and Zoning Board. Interested residents can apply online here. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Nov. 8.
If you have any questions or need further information, contact Town Clerk Eric Smith at 919-463-6168 or via email at [esmith@townofmorrisville.org]esmith@townofmorrisville.org.
State of Morrisville is Nov. 1
Join the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce for the State of Morrisville on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 8-9:30 a.m., at Wake Tech RTP (10908 Chapel Hill Road). This event will provide updates on the latest developments in Morrisville, and the ticket includes a continental breakfast. Click here to RSVP.
Morrisville on ‘Best Small Cities in America’ List
Morrisville has been named one of the best places to live in the U.S., according to a new study. The Town made the 93rd percentile nationwide for towns and small cities according to WalletHub’s “Best Small Cities in America” 2023 edition. To gather their findings, researchers compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 45 key indicators of livability. Read the full article here.
Morrisville Parkway Access Management Study Survey Now Open
The Town of Morrisville is partnering with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) to complete a Morrisville Parkway Access Management Study (MPAMS) for the two-mile section of Morrisville Parkway between Davis Drive and NC 54/Chapel Hill Road. The corridor will be evaluated for general safety improvements associated with access management for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Click here to learn more about MPAMS and take the survey.
Members of the Planning Department will be at the Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center (1301 Morrisville Parkway) on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., to answer questions and receive feedback.
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Shop Local at the Western Wake Farmers' Market
The Western Wake Farmers' Market (WWFM) offers healthy and fresh food and goods from small and local businesses from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. every Saturday at the Healthy Food Hub, 280 Town Hall Drive.
Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to see a complete list of local vendors and shop local.
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Excited for our next AG Jeff Jackson!
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Great to hang with Elaine Marshall at the DEM Summit!
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Inspired by Stacy Abrams!
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Love our DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin!
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International Focus Celebrating Women in Stem!
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Coffee with the Cops and Fire Responders at Starbucks! | |
Small Business Listening Tour: | |
Send me an email at sr@steverao.com to book a Business Listening visit to your company. | |
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NC Gerrymanders continue and Democrats will fight it:
North Carolina's new congressional maps just became law last week, and Democrats said they plan on challenging the redistricting in court, saying there's racial bias in the new maps.
The new maps are designed to give Republican candidates a large advantage in upcoming elections for Congress and the North Carolina legislature. Republicans say the maps are fair and will hold up in court, but Democrats told WRAL they think the maps are unconstitutional. The new maps could give North Carolina Republicans at least three more seats in the U.S. House after 2024, all at the expense of first- and second-term Democrats, according to state election data. That change could be enough to help Republicans keep a House majority in Washington.
Read More at: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-redistricting-congressional-maps-political-gerrymandering-democrats-vow-lawsuits/275-bc014e82-872e-4644-9
Wake County Schools Considers New Rules for Public Hearings
People speaking at Wake school board meetings would need to refrain from personal attacks against other people or be asked to leave the podium, according to a proposed policy revision being considered by the Wake County Board of Education.
The board’s current policy merely encourages speakers to refrain from personal attacks. The change gives the board the authority to tell speakers it’s against the rules and instruct a meeting attendee to stop speaking if they refuse to comply.
Read More at https://www.wral.com/story/want-to-speak-at-a-wake-school-board-meeting-no-personal-attacks/21112693/
Corey Branch to run for Raleigh Mayor
Longtime councilman Corey Branch is running for Raleigh mayor in the 2024 election.
Branch, 45, made the announcement Thursday on a number of platforms, including Instagram. He has served on Raleigh City Council for almost nine years.
Read More at https://www.wral.com/story/corey-branch-longtime-city-councilman-is-running-for-raleigh-mayor/21116397/
Wake County Schools Roll out Student Reassigment Plan for 2024-2025
The Wake County School District presented its first draft of the 2024-25 enrollment plan to the school board Tuesday.
The district is proposing reassignments at 21 schools – 13 elementary schools, six middle schools and two high schools.
Pleasant Grove Elementary in Morrisville would be the focal point of several changes. A portion of its attendance zone would be reassigned into Brier Creek, Leesville Road or York elementary schools in Raleigh. Then, parts of Alston Ridge and Parkside elementary schools, in Cary and Morrisville, would be reassigned to Pleasant Grove Elementary.
The changes would reduce some overcrowding at the schools, although they would require some calendar changes for families to or from multi-track or traditional calendars.
Families of children who will be in fourth or fifth grade next year could apply to stay at their school instead of moving to Pleasant Grove, and they could apply for any younger siblings who will be kindergarten or older to stay, as well. They would not have busing.
Read More at https://www.wral.com/story/wake-county-school-district-proposes-to-move-students-from-21-schools/21054801/
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LATEST NATIONAL AND GLOBAL UPDATES | |
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Israel widened its ground operations in Gaza and pounded the enclave’s north with air strikes. Israel said it had killed “dozens of terrorists” and claimed to have hit 600 Hamas targets in the past 24 hours. It also repeated its call for Palestinians living in north Gaza to evacuate to the south. Doctors at the al-Quds hospital, which is in an area that has been hit by air strikes, said that would be impossible for patients. President Joe Biden told Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, that the flow of aid into the enclave needed to be “immediately and significantly” increased. Supplies are limited and health services are collapsing. Warehouses containing food aid have been raided by civilians.
Jordan has asked America to provide it with Patriot air-defence missile systems in order to strengthen its border security, according to a military spokesperson. The kingdom has expressed concern that Israel’s war in Gaza may widen into a regional conflict. Israeli forces struck targets in Lebanon and Syria on Sunday, reportedly in response to launches from those countries into Israel.
Mr Biden is due to unveil America’s first-ever executive order on artificial intelligence on Monday. The sprawling legislation will set parameters for the burgeoning technology in order to protect consumers, limit displacing workers and stem racial bias. The government wants to go beyond commitments by software companies to watermark AI-generated content, by sharing the results of pre-rollout safety tests with the government.
Germany’s economy shrank by 0.1% in the third quarter, following an expansion of 0.1% in the second quarter, according to revised data. That means Europe’s largest economy avoided a technical recession (two consecutive quarters of negative growth) earlier in the year. High inflation has gnawed at the purchasing power of households, though business sentiment finally inched up last week.
A judge in Hong Kong adjourned a winding-up hearing for Evergrande, a heavily indebted Chinese property company, until December 4th. The firm must develop a new restructuring plan before then in order to avoid liquidation. Evergrande defaulted on its debts two years ago. Hui Ka Yan, its founder, was detained in September for unspecified crimes.
HSBC announced up to $3bn in additional share buybacks, lifting the total to $7bn this year. Noel Quinn, the chief executive, said higher interest rates had boosted profits. The bank reported pre-tax profits of $7.7bn for the third quarter, though that was below analyst expectations of $8.1bn. Inflation pushed up the bank’s spending on technology and operations.
Police in Dagestan, a Muslim-majority republic in southern Russia, arrested 60 people after a mob carrying Palestinian flags stormed an airport in the capital, Makhachkala, looking for Jewish travelers arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv. Around 20 people were reportedly injured. In the nearby city of Khasavyu
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Nov 1 NC Tech Awards Gala Raleigh Convention Center 6 pm to 9 pm! www.ncta.org
Nov 2 TIE CAROLINAS CURATED PITCH EVENT 5:30 pm at Fortnight Brewing! Register at
Nov 9 SMART CITIES CONFERENCE RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER!
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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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