Call for
Candidates in Cary and Morrisville
For 12 years, the
Cary Biennial Survey has shown that Cary residents
top concern, cited more often than all other
concerns combined, is excessive growth. Excessive
growth strains our schools, increases traffic and
causes water shortages among other problems.
Despite this
persistent message from residents, Cary was the 5th
fastest growing city in the nation last year!
Morrisville
residents have also expressed ongoing concerns about
the rate and quality of growth in their area.
Residents have objected to both proposed tax
increases and a long-range land use and
transportation plan.
Many citizens
of Cary and Morrisville view their communities as
composed predominantly of residential neighborhoods
and support balanced growth which does not damage or
exploit those neighborhoods, but rather enhances the
overall quality of life. In other words,
development density that is appropriate to the
surrounding community. Residents value family
neighborhoods, good schools, adequate
infrastructure, tree-lined streets, uncongested
roadways and the resulting attractive quality of
life.
On October 6,
2009, Cary residents will elect District A, District
C and one At-Large representatives.
On November 3,
2009, Morrisville residents will elect a Mayor as
well as District 2, District 4 and one At-Large
representatives.
The sad truth
is that it is often easier for citizens to complain
about municipal government than it is to take action
to affect real change. In the unfortunate case, the
most active participants in town government are
those who stand to reap some financial gain which
can result in special interests having
disproportionate influence.
Citizens of
Cary and Morrisville are crying out for elected
officials who will work to protect and enhance the
quality of life that residents enjoy, and to
preserve the investments they have already made in
their homes and communities.
Between now
and the mid-July filing deadline, qualified Cary and
Morrisville residents have the opportunity to throw
their hat in the ring and sign-up as a candidate to
represent the interests and the will of their
neighbors.
These are
citizens and candidates of integrity, honesty and
with the skills necessary to provide real and
effective leadership. These are citizens and
candidates committed to balanced growth,
representative and transparent governance, and
fiscal responsibility.
DavisandHighHouse.org is a non-partisan organization
which was formed in 2007 to preserve neighborhood
quality of life with development density appropriate
to residential communities. DavisandHighHouse.org
will continue to serve as a voice for individual
citizens, as a focal point for community action, and
will encourage voters to support candidates who are
committed to "a balanced approach to growth".
www.davisandhighhouse.org
MorrisvilleAction.org was formed in 2008 to enhance
the quality of life for Morrisville residents by
supporting responsible growth of a density
appropriate to residential communities. We are a
non-partisan group of citizens that will encourage
voters to select candidates of integrity who support
responsible growth.
www.morrisvilleaction.org
If you are
interested in, or are considering, running for
elected office in Cary or Morrisville this fall and
would like the support of these community
organizations, please contact us.
Cary
candidates, please email
info@davisandhighhouse.org
Morrisville
candidates, please email
info@morrisvilleaction.org
Thank you.
