Still Waiting For Forensic Audit Report: Let’s Look At The Role A Mayor Played In Charleston

For years it has been said that a mayor can only do so much, that the role is largely ceremonial, ribbon cuttings, speeches, appearances, a steady hand but little real influence. I have never believed that, and the story of Charleston in the late twentieth century proves why that assumption is wrong Mainstreetrockymount.com is honoring … Continue reading Still Waiting For Forensic Audit Report: Let’s Look At The Role A Mayor Played In Charleston →

How We Do It: Restoring Citywide Accountability in Rocky Mount

It is clear that Rocky Mount needs leadership elected by the whole city, accountable to the whole city, and willing to place the public good ahead of private agendas. Under the current ward-only voting system, City Council members are elected by a small portion of the electorate while making decisions that affect the entire city. … Continue reading How We Do It: Restoring Citywide Accountability in Rocky Mount →

Driving the ‘Roundabout Addicts Road’ Between Nashville and Rocky Mount, NC

There are several things I know on this Friday. I feel it is vital that you are apprised of some facts. No two boys have been prayed for more than Princess Diana's two sons when she died, AND no one is cursed more, especially at night, than those who stayed up all night to figure … Continue reading Driving the ‘Roundabout Addicts Road’ Between Nashville and Rocky Mount, NC →

Still Awaiting Audit Results: Here Be Dragons

As a child, I loved maps showing the mythical place of the story. I was drawn to them the way children are drawn to pictures before they know how to read words. I knew nothing about cities, boundaries, or responsibility. These maps were not the modern kind on our cell phones, but the old ones, … Continue reading Still Awaiting Audit Results: Here Be Dragons →