HCDP OFFICERS
AJ Stephenson Chair
Teresa Oudeh 1st Vice Chair
Peggy McDougald 2nd Vice Chair
Rashod Sibert 3rd Vice Chair
Katie Kinnard Secretary
Vacant Treasurer
Precincts Anderson Creek Holt Felmet, Chair
Barbecue Jimmy McCormick, Chair
Black River Patsy Ellen, Chair
Boone Trail Stephanie Watson, Chair
Coats Grove Craig Matthews, Chair
East Averasboro Carolyn McDougal, Chair
Erwin Duke Dorothy Cousins, Chair
Johnsonville Ken Bianco, Chair
Lillington Elliott Crews, Chair
Neill's Creek Katie Kinnard, Chair Stewarts Creek Tony Spears, Chair
Northwest Harnett Melissa Lennon, Chair
West Averasboro Ernest Eason, Chair
News from the NCDP
Welcome!
Thu, 09/18/2008 - 21:02 — adminHarnett County
"As the oldest continuous political party in the world, the Democratic Party has carried out its commitment to freedom, fairness, human rights, and responsible government for over 200 years. We pledge to continue this tradition." --Preamble of the North Carolina Democratic Party Platform.* NEWS *
Thu, 09/18/2008 - 20:58 — harnettcountyadmin |
| 6/24/2009 | |
| Mixed Drink Vote Passes
Tom Woerner Residents of two western Harnett County precincts voted in a special election Tuesday and sent a strong message that they want restaurants and other businesses to have the privilege of selling mixed alcoholic beverages. An overwhelming majority, or 94 percent, of voters in Barbecue township, approved the alcohol referendum. There were 171 people in favor of the measure with 10 voters casting ballots against it. In Anderson Creek the measure was more closely contested, passing by a 115-52 margin. A total of 68 percent of Anderson Creek voters were in favor of the alcohol referendum. The few voters who turned out at the Barbecue locations had strong feelings about their vote. "People in this area are for it because of what it will mean to the local economy," Carolina Lakes resident Tom McCarthy said. "We want the growth." "Maybe if we approve it, it will help us pick up a few more restaurants or other things," Barbecue voter Kenneth Wester said. "I don't see how we are going to get any growth in this area if we don't let businesses sell alcohol," Heather Bothern said. There was less than a 10 percent voter turnout at all three voting locations. Voters had the opportunity to cast ballots at the Spout Springs Fire Department and Anderson Creek Primary School in the Anderson Creek township vote and at Western Harnett High School for the Barbecue election. The Spout Springs location is normally the voting site for the Johnsonville precinct but had to be opened Tuesday because of 141 Anderson Creek township voters who vote there. No Anderson Creek voters showed up at the Spout Springs location to vote. Commissioners unanimously called for the election earlier this year at the urging of the Harnett Forward Together committee and developers in the Anderson Creek area. Developer David Levinson, who built Anderson Creek Club, has said he has 60 acres of commercial sites he may now be able to develop with permission to sell alcohol. The final election cost comes in at more than $11,000. Elections Director Sherre Toler said she will be able to cover the cost of the election in this year's budget. Tuesday's votes were the latest in a series of alcohol referendums in recent years. The municipalities of Lillington, Angier and Erwin have all passed legal mixed beverage sales. Years earlier, Dunn passed liquor by the drink. Coats soundly defeated the measure in an election there last year.
|
|
