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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cary public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Collect and Connect Food Rescue Study
Raleigh Charter High School students presented research on food waste, expiration date confusion, and local grocery and restaurant practices. The board discussed potential next steps like composting outreach and grocery store waste ratings.
Drought Monitoring and Water Supply
Staff provided a drought update, noting that while regional watersheds face dry conditions, Cary's water supply from Jordan Lake remains secure and normal operating triggers are well above restriction levels.
Urban forestry and tree preservation standards
Cary is hosting its first tree workshop for developers, landscapers, and industry professionals, aiming to improve how trees are protected during development and redevelopment. The board weighed how to define champion, significant, and specimen trees and how to get builders and HOAs engaged.