Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors Sustainability Summit featuring Smart Growth
2025-09-25 08:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, 111 Realtors Way, Cary

Coffee and Conversations
2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Join us for September’s Coffee and Conversations!
We’re excited to highlight National Recovery Month. Our goal is to create a safe, laid-back environment where people can learn and ask questions about a topic.
We can’t wait to see you there! Register now

Event Details
September 25, 2025
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
A Place at the Table
300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC

Operations Job Fair
2025-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Operations Way, 2551 Operations Way, Room 208, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Looking for a hands-on, rewarding career with the City of Raleigh? Join us at the Operations Job Fair to meet team members from multiple departments, explore open positions, and learn how you can make a difference in your community. Opportunities are available in field operations, skilled trades, and technical services for candidates of all experience levels.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, Sept. 25
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
Bus Access: GoRaleigh Route 3 stops within walking distance
Parking: Free parking is available in front of the building and along Operations Way.
Pre-Register today!

Transportation & Transit Committee
2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | NC
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

B.1 Item 24-06: Pavement Markings – Crosswalks and General Markings (6/3/25)
Rebecca Duffy, Transportation
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At the June 3, 2025, City Council meeting, Council shared concerns about the general condition of crosswalks markings, with specific reference to the poor condition of crosswalk markings along a section of Six Forks Road. These markings are currently being refreshed through a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) re-paving project. Additionally, Council expressed interest in learning more about the pavement marking program, including the cycle of replacement and associated costs.
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C. PENDING ITEMS
Item 24-06: Pavement Markings – Crosswalks and General Markings (6/3/25)

D. ADJOURNMENT

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED
2025-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission to have further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in the Council Chamber.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2025-09-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information and how to participate. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

A. Call to Order – Chair

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: August 28, 2025

4. Minor Work Report
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Evidentiary Hearings – Old Applications

1. COA-0082-2025: 810-816 BROOKLYN ST
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

C. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

1. COA-0117-2025: 920 W LENOIR ST
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. Other Business

1. Committee Discussion

E. Adjourment

Explore Career Opportunities with the City of Raleigh – Virtual Information Session
2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact? Join the City of Raleigh’s Virtual Information Sessions to learn about open roles and exciting career opportunities across various departments. Whether you’re passionate about public service, skilled in finance, dedicated to public safety, or anything in between, the city offers a variety positions that help shape the future of our vibrant community.
Attend these sessions to get detailed insights into job openings, the recruitment process, and benefits, all from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss the chance to start your career with the City of Raleigh – register today and take the first step toward making a difference!
Departments Attending:

Finance
Engineering (Vehicle Fleet Services)

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register online

Jazz in the Square - Brevan Hampden y sus Hermanos
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians.
This free concert series invites you to kick back with friends, enjoy great food, and soak in the soulful sounds of summer in Downtown Raleigh.
Each evening features:

Food trucks on-site
Wine & beer available for purchase
Space for blankets and chairs for lawn seating

Let’s make the city swing—join us under the stars!
Presented in partnership with Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Sleepy Cat Records.
Details
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

City Council Fall Retreat
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Council will hold Fall Retreat on September 27 at Marsh Creek Community Center from 9am to 4pm. Topics will include legislative agenda, bonds, big ideas visioning, and Affordable Housing.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
RETREAT TOPICS – ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

B.1 Legislative Agenda – Process and Development
Michele Mallette, City Manager’s Office
Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office Sa’Metria Jones, , City Manager’s Office
Philip Isley, Blanchard Miller Lewis & Isley, P.A. .
During the retreat, staff will provide an update on the status of the federal and state funded grants that have been awarded to the City.
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Staff will also conduct an exercise with the City Council to develop and obtain feedback for a draft legislative agenda. In conjuction with the City’s state lobbyist, staff will guide Council through the mechanics of creating a legislative agenda, including development of policy themes and goals.

B.2 Steady State Bonds
Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office Allison Bradsher, Finance

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Staff will review the City’s historical debt financing strategy and discuss steady state debt affordability, including proposed timelines, capacity, opportunities for improvement and benchmarking.

B.3 “Big Ideas” Discussion and Exercise
Marchell Adams-David, City Manager
Ryan Bergman, Assistant City Manager
Staff will lead a discussion and exercise that will describe the “Big Ideas” concept and how such ideas help to transform communities.
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The activity will allow the City Council to prioritize examples submitted by council members for conversation and consideration, with qualifying parameters based on the following criteria: Cost, Resources, Partnership Requirements, Impact, Time, Political Risks, and Viability. In addition to qualifying parameters, concepts for “Big Ideas” should provide connection(s) to community-wide as well as strategic goals of the City.

B.4 DRAFT: Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan
Sponsor(s): Bynum Walter and Patrick Young
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development
Patrick Young, Planning and Development
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The Comprehensive Plan serves as the City’s long-term vision for the built environment. is the process of developing the Next Comprehensive Plan, which will include a focus on sustainable and equitable growth; aligning adopted city plans and priorities; and enhanced community engagement.
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The first of five project phases included robust engagement with the Raleigh Community. The second phase of Reflecting Raleigh will focus on developing draft content for Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan using the information collected in Phase I and in combination with a Civic Assembly and Technical Working Groups of subject matter experts.
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During the retreat staff will provide an overview including key themes from Phase I of the project and a forecast of upcoming activities in Phase II.

B.5 Expansion of Affordable Housing Sites
Emila Sutton, Housing and Community Development
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During the retreat staff will provide an overview of the attributes necessary for the successful siting of affordable housing developments.

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C. ADJOURNMENT

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Art On The Greenway Ride Series - Ride #2
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27617
Join Oaks and Spokes and Raleigh Arts for three fun and social group rides to help shape the future of public art on Raleigh’s greenway system. These rides are part of an ongoing effort to identify where and what kinds of art could be added to make our greenways more vibrant, welcoming, and reflective of our community.
Along the way, we will visit or discuss several potential locations listed in the City of Raleigh Greenway Master Plan as priority sites for public art. These include sections of the Reedy Creek, Crabtree Creek, Little Rock, and Walnut Creek Trails. At each location, you can share your ideas about what types of public art you would like to see, such as tunnel murals, sculptures, wayfinding features, decorative fencing, infrastructure murals, or pathway art.
You do not have to pre-register to participate. Just arrive at the starting location by the posted start time for each ride.
The pilot list of locations includes areas like the North Carolina Museum of Art Blue Loop to Blue Ridge Road, Industrial Drive to Atlantic Avenue, and the Little Rock Trail between Davie and Cabarrus Streets, among others. These sites were chosen for their visibility, community connections, and potential to create unique experiences along the trail.
Whether you ride the greenway daily or visit it occasionally, this is a chance to explore it in a new way, imagine how art could enhance the space, and contribute to decisions that will help shape the greenway’s future.
Water and snacks will be provided, but participants should come prepared with their own water, sunscreen, and clothing suited to the weather. Please bring a safe and working bike, scooter, Onewheel, or other personal electric vehicle if you plan to ride.

Ride Information
Saturday, September 27th at 10am
16 miles – North Carolina Museum of Art to Shelley Lake and back.
View route information
Our second ride will be a little longer starting at the North Carolina Museum of Art. From there, we will ride together north toward Shelley Lake, making a couple of stops along the way to imagine where and how public art could be added to this section of the greenway. The pace will be fun and social. Expect to maintain an average of 10 mph.

Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh
Join Raleigh Stormwater staff in an interactive training workshop about Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), like rain gardens and rain barrels! The workshop will include introductions to stormwater management practices, design guidance for rain gardens and barrels, and how can benefit local ecosystems and our community!

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held March – December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Sept. 27
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Raleigh Tamale Festival
2025-09-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us at Moore Square for a fun-filled day at the Raleigh Tamale Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 27!
Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, exciting activities, and performances, plus a competition for the best tamale in Raleigh.
Don’t miss out on this celebration of culture, music, and delicious tamales!
Ages: All
Cost: Free

¡Acompáñenos en Moore Square para un día lleno de diversión en el Festival del Tamal de Raleigh, el sábado 27 de septiembre!
Trae a toda la familia a disfrutar de una variedad de camiones de comida, vendedores, emocionantes actividades y presentaciones, además de una competencia por el mejor tamal de Raleigh.
¡No se pierdan esta celebración de cultura, música y deliciosos tamales!
Edades: Todas
Costo: Gratis

Biothon at Walnut Creek Wetland Park
2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:30, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:30, 2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Biothon Overview
Celebrate World Rivers Day with Raleigh Stormwater by finding and documenting aquatic species at Walnut Creek Wetland Park! Wetlands are a critical piece of the water cycle and are vital for keeping rivers and streams healthy, they also provide vital habitat for unique plants and wildlife species!
For the whole week (September 28 – October 3):

Submit any plant or wildlife species you find in Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Identify others’ photos or recordings
Help us grow our public data collection!

Wetland Walk on October 1
Join us in person at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center on October 1 for some community biothon-ing and a wetland walk led by Walnut Creek Park staff!
Space on the Wetland Walk is limited. Register here to ensure your participation!

Ciba Punch
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
his workshop is part of a SEEK Raleigh public art project, Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑.
Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑 is a participatory performance led by the Chinese Artists and Organizers Collective (CAO). Rooted in an ethic of care, the project invites community members to join in the process of transforming steamed sticky rice into ciba (糍粑 – traditional Chinese rice cakes often enjoyed with brown sugar or other toppings) by punching the rice.
In bringing the making of Ciba into public space, the artists aim to honor and reframe the traditionally feminized labor of cooking, while highlighting food as a living archive for community connection, cultural exchange, and movement building. Participants are invited to channel emotions such as rage, grief, and love into the shared labor of food-making.
During the performance, “Spiritual Figures” will move through the space, offering quiet guidance through humming and breathwork, embodying the presence of queer/feminist ancestors and future selves.
Audience Participation
All are welcome to participate in the Ciba Punch. Sanitation gloves will be provided; however, the food produced during the performance will not be prepared under regulated food safety conditions. Consumption of the rice cakes will be at the participants’ own risk.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, Sept. 28
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Location: Dorothea Dix Park – grassy field next to Chapel – 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required.
Learn more about this project.

District C Community Meeting with Councilor Branch
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Time and Location TBD

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Founded, 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
The Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup is where bold thinkers come together to explore new ways to support local startups and build a more sustainable city. Learn about the Impact Partner Grant—up to $20,000 for projects that drive innovation in Raleigh.
When? September 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where? Raleigh Founded, 2409 Crabtree Blvd
Seats are limited. Please register in advance!
There are more Meetups to come! Visit the landing page or sign up for email alerts under the “Smart Raleigh” topic to stay in the loop.

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for the Public Art and Design Board meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or join the meeting virtually.

Meet the General Contractor Workshop
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Are you a business owner interested in projects at the City of Raleigh?
Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program and Clancy & Theys Construction Company to get the inside scoop on upcoming contracts. You will learn about the 2026-28 Raleigh Convention Center project, the ongoing Wake County Public School projects, and Clancy and Theys’ Trade Partner Program.
Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center
950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610

National Coffee With A Cop Day
2025-10-01 08:00 - 14:00 | NC
The Raleigh Police Department is excited to host “National Coffee with a Cop” day on Oct. 1, providing an opportunity for community members to connect with their local police officers in a relaxed and friendly environment. This event will take place at various locations throughout the city, where people will have the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing safety, community concerns, and building positive relationships with officers.
Learn more about this event.

Locations and Times

District
Location
Time

Northwest
Chick-fil-A: 8901 Brier Creek Parkway
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Crabtree Valley Mall: 4325 Glenwood Avenue
12:30 – 2 p.m.

North
Smooth Joe Coffee: 5321 Tin Roof Way
8 – 9:30 a.m.

Dunkin: 13600 New Falls of Neuse Road
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Northeast
McDonald’s: 3026 Capital Boulevard
8:30 – 10 a.m.

Southeast
McDonald’s: 3424 Poole Road
8 – 9:30 a.m.

Downtown
321 Coffee: 615 Hillsborough Street
10 – 11:30 a.m.

42 and Lawrence Coffee Shop: 134 E. Martin Street
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Southwest
Café Carolina and Bakery: 2130 Clark Avenue
8 – 9:30 a.m.

Willow House: 1004 S Saunders Street
9 – 10:30 a.m.

RHDC Research Committee
2025-10-01 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – October 1, 2025

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

A.

Call to Order

The previous meeting notes are attached.

B.

Public Comment

This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker.

C.

Old Business

C.1

2025 Inquiry Letters for RHL

The Committee will review the Places Worthy of Preservation list and recently completed reports to send letters of interest. If the Committee agrees that the properties should be sent landmark inquiry letters, the letters will be prepared and signed at the next meeting.
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See the complete list of Properties Worthy of Preservation [raleighnc.gov, search term: “landmarks”].
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Recently completed reports:
Black Heritage and Historic Places: 1945-1975 report [raleighnc.gov, search term: “black heritage”]

LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study [raleighnc.gov, search term: “lgbtq”]

D.

New Business

E.

Other Business

F.

Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

Outreach at North Regional Library
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Oct. 1
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
7009 Harps Mill Road

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1415, 1507 Trailwood Drive & 0 Crump Road
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
October 1
6 p.m.
Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
1415, 1507 Trailwood Dr & 0 Crump Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-2 w/NCOD & SRPOD & R-4 w/SRPOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
ETJ
Molly Stuart
Burns

City Budget Listening Sessions
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
The City is seeking input from residents about priorities for the next City budget. The Budget and Management Services Department (BMS) will host listening sessions between October 1 and 16, and a budget priorities survey will be available between October 1 and November 30. Resident input is critical in creating a representative City budget.
There will be six opportunities for in-person engagement, in addition to a virtual session.
Virtual Session
The virtual listening session will be held via Zoom. Residents who choose the virtual session must pre-register and will receive the Zoom link the day before the session.
Wednesday, October 15, 6-7:30 p.m.
In-Person Sessions
In person sessions will kick off on October 1 and run through October 16. They will be held at community centers in each district.
• registration is not required to attend an in-person session, however residents that would like an email reminder, free childcare, or free interpretation services should register using this link
– childcare is available at all in-person sessions, except Budget and Brews, if requested at least three days in advance
– interpretation services (for any language) are available at all sessions if requested at least three days in advance
• to ensure that all voices are heard, residents are asked to attend only one listening session
Residents may attend any session, regardless of what district they live in. If you’re not sure what district you live in, visit the Services web page and enter your address.
Schedule for in-person sessions:
Wednesday, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m. – District C – Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Thursday, October 2, 6-7:30 p.m. – District A – Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Rd.
Tuesday, October 7, 6-7:30 p.m. – District B – Abbots Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd.
Monday, October 13, 6-7:30 p.m. – District D - Jaycee Community Center, 2405 Wade Ave.
Tuesday, October 14, 6-7:30 p.m. – District E – Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd.
Budget and Brews
Budget and Brews is the final in-person listening session. There, residents can share their thoughts about the City budget with free pizza provided!
Thursday, October 16, 6-7:30 p.m. – State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Suite B
Budget Survey
A budget priorities survey will be available from October 1 through November 30. Residents may attend a session and/or share their thoughts via the online survey! The survey link will be added to the web on October 1.
For more information, visit RaleighNC.gov and search “budget input”. BMS is also available to answer questions by phone at 919-996-4270, or email at budget@raleighnc.gov.
