The City Council formally approved the demolition budget this morning for the identified properties. We will monitor the site clearances to ensure the scheduled work is completed according to the new plan.
February 16, 2016
Final supporters
Citizens Aligned To Take Back Henderson, NC
Our goal is to create a better environment for education in our public schools, and improve the quality of life in and the image of the City of Henderson by having all abandoned dilapidated buildings, both residential and commercial removed.
Sadly, the 400 plus abandoned dwellings in the City of Henderson house multiple types of criminal behavior. Many of them are on the same street as some of our elementary and middle schools. This is not an environment suitable for learning and is something that needs to be addressed immediately. There are also health concerns associated with these houses. Many have molds and asbestos, both of which can be deadly. Many of these dwellings are able to be entered without force. In neighborhoods with young, adventurous children, is it reasonable to think the children never go inside?
We believe Henderson is at a turning point and we are asking our City Council and County Commissioners to join forces and make thIs issue a top priority, for our future. Removing these structures will make way for growth, something that is vital for us. The City Of Henderson is the heart of Vance County and she needs you, your voice and your support. If our community doesn't stand up and demand that our leaders make these 'life saving' changes, where will Henderson be in ten, fifteen or twenty years?
By signing this petition, you are using your voice and asking your leaders to do the right thing, for all of us.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 24, 2016
January 21, 2016
The scale of recent interest has finalized my plans to request a formal meeting with the City Council. I am drafting a summary of these concerns to present alongside the petition during our upcoming session with the County Commissioners.
Reached 100 supporters
January 18, 2016
58 Comments
Henderson needs to be cleaned up for the children ,so they can have a better chance of success in life ,and a town they can be proud of to call there hometown..
Henderson needs to change. Women shouldn't have to be scared to stop and get gas at night. I have counted numerous times where people have asked me if I wanted to buy drugs, in the daylight and night
I no longer live in Henderson, but I still own property. Henderson was a great town to grow up in and it saddens me to ride thru and see what has become of our once lovely town. Many of the homes posted on FB look like total tear downs, but some look like they could be charming homes with some much needed attention.
So many buildings in need of removal. They create unsafe, unsanitary havens for crime, and an eyesore for that prohibits a positive image for an area that is crying out for change and betterment
Ever since I moved to Henderson in 1998 Henderson has just got worse got young child and step children growing up in Henderson time for change
Please tear down these abandoned houses I think it would help the crime activities decrease and brighten the town with a new coat of paint
Awesome move for a city I love.
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The City Council formally approved the demolition budget this morning for the identified properties. We will monitor the site clearances to ensure the scheduled work is completed according to the new plan.
February 16, 2016
Final supporters
Citizens Aligned To Take Back Henderson, NC
Our goal is to create a better environment for education in our public schools, and improve the quality of life in and the image of the City of Henderson by having all abandoned dilapidated buildings, both residential and commercial removed.
Sadly, the 400 plus abandoned dwellings in the City of Henderson house multiple types of criminal behavior. Many of them are on the same street as some of our elementary and middle schools. This is not an environment suitable for learning and is something that needs to be addressed immediately. There are also health concerns associated with these houses. Many have molds and asbestos, both of which can be deadly. Many of these dwellings are able to be entered without force. In neighborhoods with young, adventurous children, is it reasonable to think the children never go inside?
We believe Henderson is at a turning point and we are asking our City Council and County Commissioners to join forces and make thIs issue a top priority, for our future. Removing these structures will make way for growth, something that is vital for us. The City Of Henderson is the heart of Vance County and she needs you, your voice and your support. If our community doesn't stand up and demand that our leaders make these 'life saving' changes, where will Henderson be in ten, fifteen or twenty years?
By signing this petition, you are using your voice and asking your leaders to do the right thing, for all of us.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 24, 2016
January 21, 2016
The scale of recent interest has finalized my plans to request a formal meeting with the City Council. I am drafting a summary of these concerns to present alongside the petition during our upcoming session with the County Commissioners.
Reached 100 supporters
January 18, 2016
58 Comments
When I was younger I stayed in Henderson I knew Henderson better then my home town how i refuse to come to Henderson I feel safer going to Durham. The city needs to do something to bring the old Henderson back.
Henderson needs to be cleaned up for the children ,so they can have a better chance of success in life ,and a town they can be proud of to call there hometown..
Henderson needs to change. Women shouldn't have to be scared to stop and get gas at night. I have counted numerous times where people have asked me if I wanted to buy drugs, in the daylight and night
I no longer live in Henderson, but I still own property. Henderson was a great town to grow up in and it saddens me to ride thru and see what has become of our once lovely town. Many of the homes posted on FB look like total tear downs, but some look like they could be charming homes with some much needed attention.
So many buildings in need of removal. They create unsafe, unsanitary havens for crime, and an eyesore for that prohibits a positive image for an area that is crying out for change and betterment
Ever since I moved to Henderson in 1998 Henderson has just got worse got young child and step children growing up in Henderson time for change
Please tear down these abandoned houses I think it would help the crime activities decrease and brighten the town with a new coat of paint
Awesome move for a city I love.
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When I was younger I stayed in Henderson I knew Henderson better then my home town how i refuse to come to Henderson I feel safer going to Durham. The city needs to do something to bring the old Henderson back.