Former City Councilor Considers Run for Mayor

Former City Councilor Considers Run for Mayor

by | Oct 6, 2025 |

I was elected three times and was honored to serve District B and the City for seven years. Despite not being on Council since 2022, I continue to hear from people. There is much concern about the direction of the City and many have asked that I consider returning to Council. As with the first time I ran, I need good reasons to run. I take serving seriously and never had a desire to run just for the sake of running. I want to be clear that I have not made a decision to actually run. If I do, I will run for Mayor. And here are some of the reasons why.

Why ask for public input only to ignore it?

Why ask for public input only to ignore it?

by | Oct 2, 2025 |

I honestly have to ask – why seek public input if it’s not reflected in the analysis? Community engagement should serve as an opportunity to either mitigate community concerns or provide a transparent and respectful explanation when disagreement exists.

A Flawed Foundation for Deliberations

A Flawed Foundation for Deliberations

by | Sep 3, 2025 |

Staff reports carry weight in Planning Commission and City Council deliberations. When they misclassify sites, turn a blind eye to policies, minimize area plans, and claim no adverse effects, they create the illusion of consistency where none exists and inflate the benefits while minimizing impacts. This clearly affected the Planning Commission deliberations and stunted debate necessary to make an informed decision.

Councilor Silver Must Recuse!

Councilor Silver Must Recuse!

by | Aug 27, 2025 |

It would be reasonable for you to believe that once Silver was elected to City Council in November 2024, just one year after being paid to represent the West St property owner, he would feel obligated to recuse himself from any future City Council actions related to this property. But, Silver has stated publicly that he has no intention of recusing himself from voting on this rezoning case when it comes before the City Council.

Restoring CACs to their Unique & Historic Role

Restoring CACs to their Unique & Historic Role

by | Aug 25, 2025 |

As far back as the Council Retreat in January 2024, the one thing that was requested to properly restore CACs was to get a seat at the table. The intent was to meet with all City departments that had a role in restoring some of the privileges that CACs had before they were suspended in 2020. To date, that has not happened.

Putting your thumb on the scale is WRONG!

Putting your thumb on the scale is WRONG!

by | Aug 20, 2025 |

The developer was claiming the site is in a Transit Station Area based on an outdated map, a false claim. Now, City Staff has joined with the applicant in making false claims. The Planning Commission did nothing to question this. City Council, it is left up to you to seek out the truth.

A Bad Day for Midtown and the City of Raleigh

A Bad Day for Midtown and the City of Raleigh

by | Aug 12, 2025 |

I listened and watched the transportation presentation with the expectation of hearing the options to bring this project within budget. That is what I had been told for the last six months. I was wrong again on all counts. With a Council primed to go on summer hiatus, Council made a decision that will haunt this Council for many years to come – cancelling the Six Forks Road Improvement project. I tried to speak before that decision was made, as some of you saw, but I was denied.

Guidelines for Deciding Rezoning Cases

Guidelines for Deciding Rezoning Cases

by | Aug 10, 2025 |

Livable Raleigh calls on City Council to reform their approach to rezoning applications. Raleigh’s Comprehensive Plan, if followed, offers a clear path to sustainable, equitable growth.