by AJ Jessup | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog
Going into a New Year, everyone has an interest rate prediction. We thought we’d look at expectations for construction costs instead. Aided by the 0.5% Federal Reserve cut in the Federal funds rate in November, the second such cut of the year, Q3 of 2024 saw the...
by Robert Jessup | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog
As we get to the start of 2025, we offer this list of items to keep in mind as you plan for new capital projects and manage your existing projects. Here are a few things to think about at least once a year: Do something with unused financing proceeds. Why pay...
by Robert Jessup | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog
Brad Briner will be our new North Carolina State Treasurer starting in January. Naturally (for us) we thought we’d offer some completely unsolicited advice for how the Treasurer’s office, through the Local Government Commission, could make life better for the LGC’s...
by Robert Jessup | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog
Learning about our new State Treasurer – Brad Briner won the election to succeed Dale Folwell, who did not seek re-election. Briner was the Republican candidate, and he’ll take over in early January. You can read more about Briner and some thoughts on issues facing...
by Robert Jessup | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
We now have a schedule for the 2025 meetings of the Local Government Commission. We thought a table might be handy. In addition to the meeting dates, this table shows the application due dates. We’ve also noted the dates 45 days prior to the meeting dates...
