Tag: ncoaa

Even Trees Can Be Vetoed – A Conversation With TJ Bugbee

Yesterday we started a look at North Carolina, Trees, Government and NCDOT and the legislature passed House Bill 198. After that bill was passed this is how Governor Roy Cooper responded. To have a successful state outdoor association representing the interests of an entire industry, it requires the members, both […]

North Carolina, Trees, Government and NCDOT- Did I Mention Trees?

Our oldest son and his wife have recently made the move from the west coast to Cary, North Carolina. My wife and I made the trip from the Pacific Northwest for our first visit to see how they have settled in. Being the ever present billboard nerd, I was also […]

Trees, Trees and More Trees

The News & Observer reports that North Carolina billboard owners would be able to prune more trees along NC highways under a bill approved by the House. The bill would expand the “view zone” for each billboard, allowing companies to remove trees and vegetation from state right-of-way up to 500 […]

NCOAA appoints Bugbee Full Time Director

The North Carolina Outdoor Advertising Association has announced that it has appointed Thomas (TJ) Bugbee, Jr. to serve as its full-time Executive Director, effective November 19.  Bugbee, a former Field Director for Congressman David Rouzer’s campaign (NC-7), has most recently held a position as Government Relations Advisor/Lobbyist with Nexsen Pruet […]