Budget Priorities for Affordable Housing

Budget Priorities for Affordable Housing

This budget does NOT adequately provide for affordable housing, despite the $80 million bond. The parks bond is $250 million. Apparently the Dix Park and Smoky Hollow Parks are more important than making sure our residents are properly and affordably housed. The small amount allocated for rehabbing naturally occurring housing is not getting the job done.

June 6 City Council Meetings

June 6 City Council Meetings

June 6 City Council Meetings HIGHLIGHTS Several councilors asked that rezoning case schedules be managed to limit the number at each meeting so that each case receives appropriate time and attention. Planning staff will come back with schedule suggestions. Unanimously...

MARCH 13 & 14, 2023 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS

MARCH 13 & 14, 2023 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS

Proposed fee increases for residents – stormwater, water, and solid waste services

Proposed fee adjustments (50% decreasing and 42% increasing) for developers

An $8-$12M deficit predicted in FY26 for GoRaleigh bus service; fares brought in about $3.5M so even if fares are re-introduced, there would still be a significant gap

There has been much activity to address issues with Glenwood South, but problems remain