SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) – Governor Pat McCrory headed to the East again Tuesday discussing his plan to spend tax dollars on improving roads and infrastructure.
The governor’s stop in Swansboro was another push for his bond initiative, Connect NC. It comes nearly a month after Onslow County Commissioners voted unanimously to support the plan.
Connect NC is expected to cost taxpayers $3 billion to fund a string of projects across the state for much needed improvements.
“Preparing our state for the next generation so they have the same job opportunities, education opportunities and quality of life opportunities that I’ve had and many people before me,” Governor Pat McCrory, (R) North Carolina.
In eastern Carolina, it would mean projects upgrading Dickinson Avenue, US 17 and US 158, the Port of Morehead City, and roads at Camp Lejeune.
McCrory is pushing lawmakers to approve the Connect NC bond. Right now, they have yet to do so. There have been indications it won’t be on the ballot until next year.
Tuesday’s event took place at Hammocks Beach State Park. McCrory and other state leaders also toured the park, which grew about 300 acres after a recent settlement with the state.
WNCT will continue to follow this story and track its impact on the East.
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