When you just announced a $13 million budget shortfall and probable property tax increase, it is irresponsible to spend money on a poet laureate.
APRIL 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from the April 21 work session and afternoon council meeting
Raleigh needs an Internal Audit
Before any attempt is made to raise taxes you need to have an independent arm’s length audit/efficiency study of all city departments to make sure taxpayer money is being properly spent. Given the financial headwinds the city is facing, not doing an audit would be the height of financial irresponsibility.
April 6, 2026 Budget Work Session
Highlights of the City of Raleigh Budget Work Session April 6, 2026. This session served as one of the final briefings before the formal adoption of the Y2027 budget.
March 17, 2026 City Council Meetings
Highlights from the March 17 Work Session and Afternoon Session
March 9 City Council Pre-Budget Work Session
Staff considering changes to downtown parking rates, increases in stormwater and water rates for 2027.
February 16, 2026 Budget Work Session
Information from February 16 Budget Work Session
If Raleigh Budgeted More Like N.C., Taxpayers Would Save Millions
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.
City Council Retreat, January 24, 2026
Retreat focused on finances. Currently showing a shortfall in revenues, yet continuing to plan for expensive projects.
JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from 1/20/26 Council meeting. North Hills re-zoning approved 6 to 2.