Politics
Judge Smith rules against anti-toll group; battle moves to CRTPO
Jan. 8. By Dave Yochum. Judge Osmond Smith has ruled in favor of I-77 Mobility Partners and NCDOT in the WidenI-77 lawsuit. Saying it is a policy decision from the legislature, and that tolls on I-77 are not unconstitutional, the judge said different people may have different views about the project. It means the matter […]
I-77 battle focuses on Charlotte City Council; intense lobbying under way; Widen I-77 will announce ‘stay’ at 2 pm
Jan. 6. By Dave Yochum. The Widen I-77 anti-toll group will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall to announce that it has filed a motion in court to stay the lawsuit against the NCDOT/Cintra toll project. The stay, if granted, would put a temporary pause on the legal proceedings, including […]
Pair to present legislative outlook at Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 14
NC Sen. Jeff Tarte and NC Rep. John Bradford, both Cornelius residents, will speak at the Business Today and Cornelius Today Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 14 at The Peninsula Club. The Cornelius residents both served in Cornelius town government before heading to Raleigh. While the 2016 short session doesn’t officially get under way until April 26, […]
Town Board reaffirms I-77 toll opposition; split with Mayor runs deep
Dec. 22. By Dave Vieser and Dave Yochum. While the volume has been turned down somewhat, Cornelius commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Monday night in favor of canceling the $650-million contract with Cintra to widen I-77. The resolution takes pains to separate the commission from Mayor Chuck Travis on all things toll-related. Commissioner Dave Gilroy, who authored […]
I-77 toll lane opposition likely for more discussion by town board Monday
Dec 21. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday December 21 meeting, Cornelius commissioners are expected to resume discussions concerning the wording of a resolution reaffirming the town’s opposition to the I-77 toll lane project. The first draft of such a resolution was tabled at the previous meeting after a spirited discussion on the actions of Mayor […]
Town will appeal 45 MPH Speed Limit on Bailey Road
Dec. 21. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius will seek a reduction in the 45 mph speed limit the DOT imposed on Bailey Road earlier this year, according to Town Manager Anthony Roberts. The NCDOT raised the speed limit to 45 mph on most of the road as part of new school zones near Hough High and […]
2014 Democratic challenger will not oppose Bradford for 98th
Dec. 17. Natasha Marcus, a Democrat from Davidson, says she will not file to run against incumbent Rep John Bradford, the Cornelius businessman who replaced Thom Tillis in the District 98 seat. Bradford got 14,558 votes, or 54.98 percent, to Marcus’ 11,922 votes, or 45.02 percent, in the 2014 general election. Bradford defeated former Cornelius Mayor […]
6,500 anti-toll signatures in 36 hours
Dec. 16. UPDATED. By Dave Yochum. With Gov. Pat McCrory telling the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization to weigh in once and for all on I-77 tolls, he’s calling the question on managed lanes all around Charlotte. Huntersville Mayor John Aneralla says “the people have already spoken loudly,” especially in North Mecklenburg. Indeed, an online petition calling […]
Newest commissioner took the long route to Town Hall
Dr. Michael Miltich will be sworn in as a member of the Town Board Dec. 7. He won a hard-fought battle for a seat on the five-member board Nov. 3, but his campaign actually began two years ago when he first ran for the board and came in sixth place in a 10-way race. Anti-toll […]
Is mayor out of step with Cornelius?
Dec. 7. By Dave Yochum. UPDATED. If you’ve never been to a Cornelius Town Board meeting, tonight is the one to attend. It’s not because five commissioners and the mayor will be sworn into two-year terms, or that NC Rep. John Bradford and Judge Charlotte Brown Williams will do the swearing in. It’s because Commissioner Dave Gilroy says […]
