The latest finance reports filed at the end of October provide us with some shocking numbers to add to our previous reporting. Clark Rinehart received HUGE additional spending support from the development community.
Raleigh must demonstrate it can deliver projects already promised
Raleigh has legitimate transportation needs, and I support responsible investment in roads, sidewalks, and safety. But the City should first provide a transparent accounting of the 2017 bond, demonstrate better project-cost and schedule management, and explain the expected benefits of the proposed spending. I’m not against transportation improvements. I am against approving another $101.5 million before the City has made a sufficiently convincing case for how it will spend the money and deliver the promised results.
Don’t Turn Lassiter Mill Road Into an Unsafe Service Road
A developer wants to build a 15-story building on Lassiter Mill Road at North Hills. Instead of putting shops or restaurants on the ground floor with windows you can look into, they want to build giant blank walls with huge garage doors. This space would be used for trash pickup, heavy equipment, and large tractor-trailer trucks driving in and out at all hours. Neighbors worry this will make Lassiter Mill Road dangerous for people walking, riding bikes, or driving.
City Council Meetings October 6, 2026
Highlights from October 6 Raleigh City Council meetings
Follow the Money – 2026 Campaign Finance Reports
This chart shows you the contributions made to the candidates for this election cycle through June 30, 2026. A large majority of what the City Councilors are responsible for are decisions related to development. These are the candidates that the development industry is supporting. It’s up to you to decide how you want to factor this information into your voting decision.
2026 City Council Endorsements
At Livable Raleigh, we advocate for meaningful community input in City Council decisions and robust support for affordable housing. We aim to return City policy to the people by reducing the influence of wealthy development interests while championing resident-led city decisions. Consistent with these positions, we are endorsing these candidates in the Raleigh City Council Elections:
Raleigh 2026 General Election – What’s Changing?
The next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held Nov 2026. Here are the changes to know about …
Off to the Races – Raleigh General Election 2026
THE PRIMARIES HAVE ENDED, WHO’S RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL?
We asked the candidates
We asked the candidates for Raleigh City Council these questions. We’ll publish their answers after we have received their responses. Their answers may help guide you in your choices this fall.
March 10 City Council Work Session and Public Comment Session
Work session focused on proposed 2026 housing and transportation bonds. Public comments focused on Homelessness and Affordable Housing, Greenways, Election issues, trees, and public safety