Raleigh is losing Emergency Responders every week

Raleigh is losing Emergency Responders every week

by | Jun 14, 2022 |

My name is Elizabeth Fulks and for 6 years I have worked as a telecommunicator for Raleigh Wake Emergency Communications, well until Sunday. Our 911 center has reached critical staffing levels that is putting the safety of the citizens and our first responders in danger. We are working below minimum staffing daily. 12 hour shifts without lunch breaks and mandatory overtime on our days off. If these trends continue over the summer there is a good chance when you call 911 it might ring for several minutes before someone answers. Minutes that can be the difference between life and death for someone you love.

Be Kind Indeed!

Be Kind Indeed!

by | Jun 10, 2022 |

I have lost count as to how many times I have spoken before you.  I will say that over the last 18 months, I have learned how quiet you actually are.  The excuses that have come out of you on a multitude of subjects is baffling.  From community engagement, to affordable housing, to first responder pay!  Your priorities are skewed and it’s led to placing anything and everything ABOVE the people you represent.

Protect your constituents’ rights to healthcare and privacy

Protect your constituents’ rights to healthcare and privacy

by | Jun 10, 2022 |

You as a city council can take the charge on this — back in 2019 the Charlotte City Council created buffer zones and put in place noise ordinances so that people seeking reproductive care could receive their healthcare in peace. And recently in Austin, Texas, some of their city council members wrote a resolution to decrimininalize abortion by restricting city funds from being used to investigate any abortions and make investigations of abortion-related crime as the lowest priority for their police department. 

Raleigh’s Council of Greed

Raleigh’s Council of Greed

by | Jun 5, 2022 |

I wish the people of Raleigh whose life of hard work is being thrown out the window by this Mayor and City Council would rise up and for their sakes VOTE them out in the November 8, 2022 election.

Don’t Gut Zoning Protections for Neighborhoods

Don’t Gut Zoning Protections for Neighborhoods

by | May 24, 2022 |

Raleigh’s zoning laws guided the growth of a city often found at the top of “Best Places to Live” lists. They protect us from inconsiderate neighbors. They give us the confidence to buy a house or sign a lease because we can roughly predict what the surroundings will be like in the future. Let’s continue to offer a variety of environments to call home, including vibrant mixed-use areas and quiet, family-friendly neighborhoods.

5/17/22 City Council Meeting

5/17/22 City Council Meeting

by | May 17, 2022 |

HIGHLIGHTS Councilor Buffkin absent again for all of work session and some of afternoon session (many recent absences seem to coincide with his NC Senate campaign activities, showing his priorities) Several councilors express concerns about lack of transparency and...

This is what systemic means

This is what systemic means

by | May 15, 2022 |

Carmen Cauthen spoke at the Raleigh City Council meeting about the rezoning of property at the corner of New Bern, Poole Road, extending back to Bart Street. While the New Bern BRT is in process, the developer has asked for this property to be rezoned for a 4 story, 40 unit apartment complex. The neighbors are against the proposal for several reasons.