Highlights from the work session and public comment sessions
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.
Is the city lying about the Big Branch Greenway?
For 18 months, Parks and Rec has repeatedly presented false or misleading claims to steer the public and this Council toward a predetermined outcome. Falsely claimed that it held a greenway construction easement. Falsely claimed this project has been a 50-year priority. Produced erroneous cost estimates.
Working Partners: CACs, RPD and Livable Raleigh join in community engagement efforts
Community Watchdogs work together to keep Raleigh residents informed on important current issues. Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs), Raleigh Police Department (RPD) and Livable Raleigh are all working to educate the public on relevant issues.
92 Noise Complaints. ZERO Citations.
Glenwood South and the surrounding neighborhoods are simply not safe. A neighbor of mine recently told me on his daytime daily walks he carries a gun. How many of you feel the need to carry a gun with you during a daytime walk in your neighborhood?
JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from 1/20/26 Council meeting. North Hills re-zoning approved 6 to 2.
Is Astroturf a Significant Benefit?
When a developer asks for support from council, there were to be significant benefits to the community, but we the voters get only Astroturf, artwork, and a bench? Other cities have received ice skating rinks and, at a minimum, public bathrooms. The council needs to get developers to provide infrastructure and get significant benefits as it says in the plan. It seems easy for you to say no to voters, so try exercising some of that courage with the developers.
David goes up against Goliath one more time
As elected officials, it is your prime responsibility to support all areas of the City with smart development and infrastructure spending to support it. Follow the guidance that you have been given in both the Midtown area plan and Comprehensive Plan.
Do not extinguish the bright burning candle of the Comprehensive Plan
Please resist any suggestions not to take the Comprehensive into consideration, and that it is only a guide. Please vote to uphold the Comprehensive Plan on Z-34-25 and damn any torpedoes that may come your way as a result of your “No” vote.
Former Mayor McFarlane asks City Council to DENY North Hills rezoning
Nancy McFarlane served on Raleigh’s City Council from 2007 through 2019, as Mayor from 2011 through 2019. She sent an email to the current City Council expressing her views on the proposed rezoning of North Hills. “Now comes the difficult part for the city council. They have a staff report that claims the proposed rezoning is compliant with the comprehensive plan. One of the tenets of the plan is the transition from dense areas to the single-family homes around them. This request does not comply with that. It does not comply with the Small Area Plan.”