Is the city lying about the Big Branch Greenway?
For 18 months, Parks and Rec has repeatedly presented false or misleading claims to steer the public and this Council toward a predetermined outcome. Falsely claimed that it held a greenway construction easement. Falsely claimed this project has been a 50-year priority. Produced erroneous cost estimates.
Working Partners: CACs, RPD and Livable Raleigh join in community engagement efforts
Community Watchdogs work together to keep Raleigh residents informed on important current issues. Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs), Raleigh Police Department (RPD) and Livable Raleigh are all working to educate the public on relevant issues.
City Council Retreat, January 24, 2026
Retreat focused on finances. Currently showing a shortfall in revenues, yet continuing to plan for expensive projects.
Citizen Engagement scores continue to decline for Raleigh
The results are in and Raleigh is getting worse at keeping residents informed instead of better! We asked, do you think the City Council is doing enough to keep citizens involved and informed about Raleigh government or not? Positive responses to this question have steadily declined since we first asked in 2022.
92 Noise Complaints. ZERO Citations.
Glenwood South and the surrounding neighborhoods are simply not safe. A neighbor of mine recently told me on his daytime daily walks he carries a gun. How many of you feel the need to carry a gun with you during a daytime walk in your neighborhood?
City Council Retreat – here we go again
Once again Raleigh City Council is having a Retreat without telling the public when it is or where it is even though it is a PUBLIC meeting. No time, no place and no agenda 2 days before the event.
JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from 1/20/26 Council meeting. North Hills re-zoning approved 6 to 2.
Is Astroturf a Significant Benefit?
When a developer asks for support from council, there were to be significant benefits to the community, but we the voters get only Astroturf, artwork, and a bench? Other cities have received ice skating rinks and, at a minimum, public bathrooms. The council needs to get developers to provide infrastructure and get significant benefits as it says in the plan. It seems easy for you to say no to voters, so try exercising some of that courage with the developers.
David goes up against Goliath one more time
As elected officials, it is your prime responsibility to support all areas of the City with smart development and infrastructure spending to support it. Follow the guidance that you have been given in both the Midtown area plan and Comprehensive Plan.
Do not extinguish the bright burning candle of the Comprehensive Plan
Please resist any suggestions not to take the Comprehensive into consideration, and that it is only a guide. Please vote to uphold the Comprehensive Plan on Z-34-25 and damn any torpedoes that may come your way as a result of your “No” vote.