Sylva leaders survey citizens about town services
By Sarah Kucharski * Staff Writer
Is there enough affordable housing in Sylva? Do you feel safe in your neighborhood? Are you satisfied with street repair? How often do you go to Poteet Park?
Town leaders are looking for answers to these questions and others in a new citizen satisfaction survey designed to solicit public opinion from homeowners about the town’s current services and future improvements.
Sylva aldermen put mixed drinks vote on May ballot
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer
Sylva voters will have another go at passing liquor by the drink in this May’s primary elections.
Since 1994, Sylva has held two votes, both rejecting liquor by the drink sales. The margin of defeat decreased from 163-91 in 1994 to 220 to 209 in 2001 — numbers supporters say are indicative of changing tides and a possible groundswell of support that might carry the vote over this time.
Westmoreland says county’s cost for library not yet known
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer
A recent statement that Cashiers area residents will be footing the majority of the bill to build a new library in Jackson County and that construction of a less expensive, joint library with Southwestern Community College is still an option is misleading, county leaders say.
