Infrastructure Investment

North Carolina’s rapid population growth demands transportation solutions, more schools and other public investments like water and sewer systems. Treasurer Cowell is committed to finding creative funding mechanisms for our infrastructure needs by: identifying new and innovative ways of conducting the state’s business; implementing efficiency measures; modifying existing resources; strategically engaging in public-private partnerships; and, after these approaches have been exhausted, considering new or alternative sources of revenue. Managing the state’s debt is critical in maintaining North Carolina’s fiscal health and preserving our AAA bond rating which allows us to obtain lower interest rates when borrowing money and saves taxpayers money.