Several dozen supporters staged a small rally this morning to support the passage of two separate city-wide bonds on the ballot for next week. If passed, the bonds would go to improving transportation and low-income housing. They would total about $56 million and cost the average homeowner about $17 a year. Outgoing mayor Charles Meeker is hoping the historically strong support for bonds in Raleigh continues.
Charles Meeker: "Yes, we鈥檝e had very good success in recent years. We鈥檝e never taken it for granted. Typically we see 65 or 70 percent support. We hope it will be similar this year."
The $40 million transportation bond would go to improve streets, sidewalks, and greenways. The $16-million housing bond would be used to expand affordable housing.
