Bus Service

WAVE has proposed bus service to Wrightsville Beach. What do you think about that? Is it a good idea?

Click It or Ticket

A Click-it or Ticket checkpoint was held last week at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge and 87 citations were given in two hours.
Were you stopped? What was your experience?

Downtown WB

The summer season is about to kick off, and many residents have begun to complain about noise and bad behavior in the downtown area. Wrightsville Beach police are increasing their patrols.
Do you think this is a problem?

Parking

Is parking at Wrightsville Beach too expensive?

Dog Days

Do you think fines for pet wast offenses should be increased?

Public Trust

Former Alderman Trey Jordan pled guilty to soliciting a bribe on Thursday. How much faith do you have in your public officials?

Surf zones

What do you think of the new surf zone proposal?

Revaluation

Wrightsville Beach properties are expected to increase 180.6 perecent with the new assessment.

Have you recieved your new real estate assessment yet? Were you surprised at your home's appreciation?

Sewer Responsibilites

What responsibility does Wrightsville Beach have for failing city-owned sewer lines?

Trees on Wrightsville Beach

Do you think the town should have a tree ordinance? Why or why not? If so, how restrictive should it be?

Surf Zones

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen heard a proposal last week to revamp the surf zones. The new setup would allow swimming in all areas of the beach and would allow surfing in all areas outside of a 200 yard buffer zone around lifeguard stands.
What do you think of this proposal? Do you think it would work on Wrightsville Beach?

Mixed-use development

Do you think mixed-use development will work on Wrightsville Beach?
What type of stores would you like to see by Johnnie Mercer's Pier?

New Year's Resolution

What are some New Year's resolutions that the town of Wrightsville Beach should have?

Fishing License

Beginning Jan. 1, a Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) will be required for recreational fishing in North Carolina’s coastal waters.

The license is required for everyone over the age of 16 fishing in the state’s sounds, coastal rivers and tributaries, out to three miles offshore. It is similar to a license currently required for recreational fishing in the state’s inland waters.

What do you think about these regulations?

Public Safety Facility

A new public safety building is being proposed for the town of Wrightsville Beach. It could cost more than $6 million. Do you think the town needs a new building for the fire and/or police department?
The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen are holding a public meeting on the issue tonight at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

Beach Access 33 closed

Late last month, Public Beach Access #33 was closed after it was determined to be privately owned by the Murchison family.
The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 last night to drop the issue and leave the beach access closed. Alderman Steve Whalen and Alderman David Cignotti voted against dropping the issue.
What do you think about this?

Palm Trees: Beautification or Abomination?

Earlier this week, approximately 10 palm trees were planted at the foot of the Heide Trask drawbridge, as part of a beautification project by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. What do you think of this addition to the entrance to Wrightsville Beach?

Pelican Drive parking

A public hearing will be held on Thursday to discuss if parking should be prohibited along Pelican Drive.
The street is used for overflow parking from the nearby boat ramp in the summer.
What do you think about banning parking in this area?

Water Quality

A swimming advisory still exists in Banks Channel due to conditions unsafe for swimming. Does this concern you? Do you swim in Banks Channel? What can be done to improve our water quality?

Real Estate Transfer Tax

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will discuss the possibility of implementing a real-estate transfer tax at their meeting on Sept. 14.

A real-estate transfer tax could be levied on a buyer or a seller when a house is sold. Proceeds from the tax could be handed over to the town to use at their discretion, or could be earmarked for major projects. However, only counties and not towns have been successful in implementing the tax.

What do you think about a real estate transfer tax? Do you think it would help or harm the town?