Raleigh’s budget is a blueprint for our lives

Raleigh’s budget is a blueprint for our lives

Our city’s budget is far more than just a financial ledger—it’s a blueprint for our lives and futures. It shapes the services we depend on every day, from police and fire protection that ensure our safety, to public transportation that keeps us connected, and parks and green spaces that enrich our quality of life.

Time to Prioritize People in the City Budget

Time to Prioritize People in the City Budget

Community engagement for the 2025 / 2026 Raleigh Budget has started. I attended the first virtual session in December, not October, thinking that they would actually engage with the audience. Instead, input was gathered through a number of questions, rather than an informative session and discussion with the public to gather more information about resident priorities and needs. My session had a well educated audience, yet little time was afforded for actual public input.

November 6, 2024 City Council Meeting

November 6, 2024 City Council Meeting

HIGHLIGHTS Mayor Baldwin announced that Councilors Forte and Harrison would be absent and excused from the afternoon session, but Councilor Harrison was in attendance. Mayor Baldwin announced that Councilor Black will be absent and excused for the evening session....

City budgeting engagement opportunities

City budgeting engagement opportunities

Usually I’m up here complaining about things the city does, but I want to be clear that I think last year’s budget engagement was an overall positive experience, but I still think it could be better.