Let’s think long-term regarding housing affordability
This past November, the Wake County Commission discussed lobbying the General Assembly for authorization to develop affordable housing specifically for teachers. I think low hanging fruit for the city would be to seek authorization to develop affordable housing specifically for city employees, and to combine efforts with the county at the General Assembly.
Public safety is the city’s most fundamental responsibility
A public opinion poll last year revealed that public safety is the top concern for Raleigh citizens and 75% of respondents supported a substantial police pay increase. To reference Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, everything that allows us to enjoy life in our city relies upon a foundation of safety.
Just Follow the Plan
We all know that the city needs more density. By following the Comp Plan and the recommended Downtown Transition guideline, the city can achieve much more density and still keep a reasonable height next to neighborhoods.
Pass a Separation Allowance for Raleigh’s Firefighters
I’m here tonight to stand in solidarity with Raleigh’s Firefighters and join them in their fight for Separation Allowance. I believe that’s a reasonable price to pay to have a properly funded fire department that keeps us safe, attracts sufficient firefighting staff to our amazing city, and retains experienced and healthy firefighters, so they can not just survive, but thrive in Raleigh.
March 11 Council Meetings
Highlights from the March 11 Afternoon Work Session and the Evening Public Comment Session
MARCH 10 BUDGET WORK SESSION
Highlights from March 10 Budget Work Session
City Council: We Have A Problem
If a 30 story tower is approved at this location in a designated Downtown Transition Area, then ALL the other neighborhoods noted here and currently protected by Downtown Transition Areas are at risk. This is a dangerous precedent to set.
Get Involved to Protect Raleigh’s Trees
If you are interested in protecting our trees, please consider attending the Branching Out information and input sessions, learn more about Leaf Out and how you can be involved, and consider planting native species the next time you garden or plan a new development.
INDY Week’s Best of Wake County 2025 – VOTE NOW!
The readers of INDY Week have nominated us as the “BEST LOCAL ACTIVIST GROUP in Wake County”. Please take a moment to vote for us.
MARCH 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from the March 4, 2025 Council meetings