Woody Biggs describes himself: “As born and bred North Carolinian, I grew up in eastern NC and have lived in Raleigh for 30 years. I have seen the astronomical growth here and the good and the bad that comes with that. I love our city and want it to be the best it can be and a safe place for all residents.”
Woody delivered the following remarks at the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting:
Two things tonight.
First, the proposed 30 story tower at Peace and West Streets.
It would be triple the height of the building across the street where Publix is. It will grossly overpower the entire neighborhood and Peace St, which is already very congested at times, will become a parking lot.
I am all for development within reason. It is ok to say no to a developer.
Second, noise and amplified sound.
I would like to thank you for bringing the consultant Brian from Austin here to see about our noise issue. But any recommendations he provides will require enforcement. As I have mentioned multiple times to you, we have seen a complete lack of enforcement of the current city passed noise ordinance.
I had coffee several months ago with Captain Morrison. He said there is no enforcement of the noise ordinance by RPD and could not understand why. I share this with his permission as he told me anything he ever says to me can be shared. I respect that.
Chief Boyce had two meetings with area residents about two months ago. In one meeting a resident spoke about the lack of noise ordinance enforcement by RPD. Chief Boyce said RPD is enforcing the noise ordinance and issuing citations. One of his subordinates at the meeting spoke up and said RPD is not issuing citations. So, it leads me to say who is running the asylum?
Unfortunately, you all up there have not had the cajones to make RPD enforce a city ordinance. So, unless you are willing to do a 180 and demand enforcement of a city ordinance, bringing Brian from Austin in and hearing his recommendations and even enacting his recommendations will be a total waste of your time and taxpayers dollars.
I would like to end by commending Mayor Cowell. I have been coming here for years now to talk about Glenwood South noise and crime. First I’d like to say Councilman Branch was going to visit two residences this past June but it was a rainy night and we have found rain is our friend in Glenwood South. This past April, 4 months into her term, Mayor Cowell met one weekend night to hear residents’ various concerns and then toured two residences. I think Mayor Cowell, from your reactions that night, I can honestly say you were appalled to see what we have to deal with. I thank you for taking the initiative to see for yourself what we deal with each weekend.
There is a petition to oppose the 30-story West Street Tower. You may sign it here:
You can read Mr. Biggs’ previous comments to City Council here:
It’s Time for this Nightmare to End
Raleigh is Underreporting Noise Complaints
Glenwood South can control the noise and still thrive
Vibrancy kicking on the wrong door
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