For (3) years, I’ve proposed one or more good faith work sessions to share business experience, discuss best practice expense management and budget opportunities not in city use. And repeatedly with no city interest. Similar results two months ago with Christina’s new LEAD budget initiative. My emails were sent to LEAD HR contact Sharnell, then Ryan and finally city manager, all without even the courtesy of a reply.
Retreat focused on finances. Currently showing a shortfall in revenues, yet continuing to plan for expensive projects.
Highlights from 1/20/26 Council meeting. North Hills re-zoning approved 6 to 2.
Council retreat focused on Federal Grants, Legislative Agenda, Steady State Bonds, “Big Ideas,” the next Comprehensive Plan, and Expansion of Affordable Housing Sites
Highlights from September 9 Work Session on Dix Park and evening public comment session
The Raleigh Fire Department (RFD) is at least 200 firefighter positions short. When including the current 50 known vacancies, they are 250 firefighters short of the manpower needed to fully protect this City today. Raleigh has not added any new firefighter positions since 2014, while experiencing rapid population growth and development. Let’s be clear. RFD is requesting the same benefit paid between retirement and age 62 that RPD officers have been receiving since 1987.
Highlights from June 9 Budget work session, June 10 work session, and June 10 public comments section
Summary of June 3 Council meeting, including the fact that leaf collection will transition to a weekly year-round enhanced yard waste collection service beginning in Fall 2026.
Focus of the budget work session was a separation allowance for Raleigh Firefighters.
Highlights from May 20, 2025 City Council Work Session and afternoon meeting