Cumberland County Backs Governor McCrory's Connect NC Bond Proposal

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Cumberland County is the latest county commission to pass a resolution expressing official support for placing the Governor's Connect NC bond proposal on November 2015 ballot.

"Cumberland County leaders understand the value of targeted, long-term investments to meet the infrastructure needs of a growing state," Governor McCrory said. "I commend the commissioners for their call to let the voters to decide on these important investments in our future."

The Cumberland County resolution highlights the significant need for investment by stating, "Fifteen years have passed since the State's last general obligation bond was authorized for the improvement of public infrastructure, resulting in years of statewide deferred maintenance."

Every community across the state will benefit from projects in the bond package, from small farming towns to large cities.

"Among the projects in this bond proposal, there are significant investments in Cumberland County and its neighboring counties," the resolution reads.

Connect NC allocates $10.6 million to renovate the Lyons Science building at Fayetteville State University to provide additional classroom space for preparing our students for high demand careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Another $5.5 million is slated for much needed facility upgrades at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Additionally, $11 million of bond proceeds would be dedicated to improving the outdated road network at Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune to relieve congestion and improve traffic safety for our military men and women.

Connect NC is targeted investments in North Carolina's roads, education, public health, parks and military.

The transportation proposal would pay for 27 permit-ready highway projects throughout North Carolina that have completed environmental documents. In addition, Connect NC would fund the paving of 176 unpaved secondary roads totaling 113 miles.

Because of the state's fiscal strength and strong balance sheet, no tax increase is needed to fund the bonds and the state's AAA bond rating would be preserved.

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