JUNE 10 BUDGET WORK SESSION
Approved operating and capital improvement budgets by a vote of 5 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones voting against.
Missing Middle, If it Matters, it Should Get Measured
As part of our preparation for the upcoming City Council elections, we have been having conversations with City Council Candidates. One of the biggest issues facing Raleigh right now is the public’s desire to have reforms made to Raleigh’s Missing Middle policies that were implemented in 2021 and 2022. We have listed several previously published blogs related to Missing Middle for your review that explain our position about the Missing Middle policies.
Mitchell Silver – Trendy Pitch Man
The N&O has twice [April 15 & May 30] quoted Livable Raleigh describing council candidate Mitchell Silver as a “development lobbyist.” Raleigh residents have every right to question where Silver’s allegiances lie. Just ask the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighbors who were hit twice with his trendy but false pitch for 30-40 story towers next door.
JUNE 4, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING
Highlights from June 4 Council Meeting
City Council Budget Work Session June 3, 2024
Highlights from June 3 Council Budget Work Session
Are 1800 Sq Ft homes “Cottages?”
We must all be aware of possible changes coming to our neighborhoods in time to weigh in. But since the developer is only required to notify the immediate neighbors, not the neighborhood, those living right next to a piece of land may be the only residents even aware (if they are) of a project being planned. Thus, any objections are likely to come only from those who know about and are affected by the project. How is anyone else supposed to find out about it? Those who DO know must spread the word so neighborhoods can more effectively object, if necessary.
Repeal and Trust the Voters
The UNC School of Government advised us: “If they’ve already formally adopted the ordinance, a member will need to make a motion to repeal. That motion would need to pass by a majority vote to repeal the ordinance.”
You could have made a difference but you failed!
This decision further undermines any trust with your decisions and who you are truly representing. It’s unfortunate because you could have really made a difference with this vote and you failed and further undermined any trust and transparency.
May 21, 2024 City Council Work Session & Afternoon Session
Highlights from May 21 Work Session and Afternoon Session
MSD moves power from city government to private interests
The survey done by the community engagement department strongly indicates the amenities this MSD proposes do not align with what residents are willing to pay for, and since it is the businesses in the area that want these amenities, it should be the businesses that pay for them; not the residents.