by | October 19, 2011

Morrisville Election Endorsements 2011

MorrisvilleAction, a non-partisan group of citizens that encourages voters to select candidates of integrity who support fiscally responsible growth, announces its endorsements for the November 8th Morrisville Municipal Election.

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Questions about Morrisville ballots

MORRISVILLE, NC (WTVD) – Wake County’s district attorney has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to look into absentee ballots hand delivered to the Board of Elections.

Wake County Deputy Elections Director Gary Sims told ABC11 officials became concerned when six ballots were delivered to the elections office by Morrisville Town Council Member Steve Deihl late last week.

According to North Carolina election law, most absentee ballots have to be mailed in.

“If somebody is walking in, turning in absentee ballots, it has to be done by the voter or a near relative – else it has to be mailed in to our office,” explained Sims.

But Sims said Deihl is not related to any of the people casting the absentee ballots he delivered.

“It’s not something we normally see,” said Sims.

By phone Thursday, Diehl told ABC11 he was just helping out a friend.

“The person said ‘Hey, you going down there to the board of elections? Could you save me the postage and drop them off,’” he explained.

That friend is also a Morrisville council member who’s running for re-election: Linda Lyons.

And Sims says Lyons may have also violated election law by picking up absentee ballots directly from voters. Unless they’re family members, you can’t do that.

The fact that the Board of Elections turned the matter over to the District Attorney caught Diehl by surprise.

“I know nothing about the rules and regulations regarding absentee ballots. I had no reason to check into them,” he told ABC11.

If proven true, some of the allegations could be felonies. The investigation is getting underway and no charges have been filed.

We reached out to Lyons for comment on this story and are waiting to hear back.

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by | November 4, 2009

Election Results

Congratulations to MorrisvilleAction’s four endorsed candidates on their successful victories in the November 3rd election.

Jackie Holcombe defeated 12 year incumbent Jan Faulkner for Mayor with 62% of the vote.

Incumbent Tom Murry defeated Michael Roberts and Lydia Martin garnering 77% of the At Large vote.

Margaret Broadwell triumphed over Creighton Blackwell with 65% of the vote for District 4.

Steve Diehl beat incumbent Mark Stohlman in District 2 with 55% of the vote.

Significantly, each of the candidates supported by MorrisvilleAction won in each of the three Morrisville precincts indicating broad-based support throughout the community for more fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth.

Many thanks to all the MorrisvilleAction supporters and to the supporters of these four candidates. Voters turned out in record numbers—a testimony that Every Vote Counts!

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by | October 15, 2009

Morrisville Election Endorsements 2009

MorrisvilleAction, a non-partisan group of citizens that encourages voters to select candidates of integrity who support fiscally responsible growth, announces its endorsements for the November 3rd Morrisville Municipal Election.

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See & Hear Mayor Faulkner on 6/18/08 support the proposed 19% property tax hike.

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by | September 11, 2009

Endorsements – Morrisville Elections 2009

The MorrisvilleAction.org (MAO) steering committee has met with all the Morrisville Town Council candidates, with the exception of Jan Faulkner, who stated she would not accept the invitation to be interviewed and that she was not seeking our endorsement.

MorrisvilleAction thanks all the candidates who met with us to share their visions for future Morrisville.

For Morrisville Town Council Election on November 3rd, MorrisvilleAction.org is pleased to announce its endorsements:

Mayor – Jackie Holcombe
At Large – Tom Murry
District 2 – Steve Diehl
District 4  - Margaret Broadwell

Mayor
For mayor, MorrisvilleAction enthusiastically endorses Jackie Holcombe, an active and effective advocate for our community. Mrs. Holcombe will provide the new leadership that Morrisville desperately needs. She helped lead the grassroots effort against the 19% property tax increase supported by her opponent in 2008 and brings to the table a track record of fiscal responsibility.

As a small business owner, Mrs. Holcombe also understands the difficulties faced by businesses large and small in these challenging economic times. Her responsive style of leadership and promotion of sustainable growth we can afford will serve the town well. www.ElectJackie.com

At Large
Tom Murry has served on the Morrisville Town Council since 2005. A fiscal conservative, Councilman Murry has never voted for a property tax increase. He is a strong advocate for citizen-driven efforts to increase public safety and government efficiency such as the Morrisville Community Emergency Response Team and the Morrisville Budget Performance Assessment Panel. Councilman Murry has frequently called for more citizen input opportunities on important issues facing the Town. MorrisvilleAction is pleased to endorse Councilman Murry.  www.votemurry.com

District 2
For District 2, MorrisvilleAction endorses Steve Diehl. Since moving to Morrisville in 2001, Steve has been a tireless advocate for citizens. Whether on Town Advisory Committees, an often heard voice of reason at Public Hearings, or in news reports from local media, Mr. Diehl has consistently supported residents’ interests. We believe Steve Diehl will provide the leadership needed to move Morrisville forward in a fiscally responsible manner.  www.SteveDiehl.org

District 4
MorrisvilleAction endorses Margaret Broadwell for District 4. We endorse Ms. Broadwell due to her thorough understanding of the issues directly affecting our community and her previous 10 years experience of public service on the Morrisville Town Council. She has a proven record of bringing citizen friendly programs and policies to our community while supporting fiscal responsibility and an open government.  www.VoteBroadwell.com

Please Vote on November 3rd!

Thank you.

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by | September 9, 2009

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.

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by | March 24, 2009

Town Council responds to many citizen concerns and directs staff to make significant changes to the Land Use and Transportation Plan.

MorrisvilleAction.org supports the new updated LUTP resolution.

Council to vote on the amended LUTP resolution Tuesday, March 24.

Some key features of the updated LUTP are (by item number of Resolution):

1. NC 54

Coordinate with Town of Cary, NCDOT, NCRR, Durham and other regional partners.

Conduct a study to determine funding, partnerships, & ultimate section (Action Item 3.21)

The roadway will have different sections as detailed in attachments 22 and 23 of the briefing sheet, which provide a detailed listing of the cross sections and the different locations within the corridor.

4. Regional Activity Centers:

The following parcels will be removed from the RAC designation near NC 54 and Cary Parkway and designated as follows: two apartment complexes and Stephen’s Gate townhomes (high density residential), storage facility and Parkplace Commons Shopping center (Corridor Commercial), and Morrisville Manor (Institutional). See Attachment 24 of the Briefing Sheet for the Future Land Use Map.

The remaining land (not removed per above statement) in the RAC near NC 54 and Cary Parkway will be re-designated as the “Southern Activity Center” with separate guidance in the Land Use Plan that is appropriate to its size and scale, and includes activities that complement its location.

10. Crabtree Crossing Parkway Extension:

Remove the connection as a roadway

Include as a greenway connection

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by | January 28, 2009

From the Local Media: Morrisville Plan On Wrong Track

NBC17 Council Holds LUTP Public Hearing

Watch NBC17 Video Report on Public Input Session on Land Use Planning and Transportaion in Morrisville

Read the Latest from the Cary News:

New! Cary News Richard Elliott In My Opinion

Morrisville residents react to council’s land use proposal

See In The News for more Video and Articles.

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