David Cox announces decision

David Cox announces decision

by | Oct 19, 2025 |

A few weeks ago I wrote in a blog that I would consider running for Mayor of Raleigh. I stated that there is much concern about the direction of the City and many have asked that I consider returning to Council. I identified three major areas of concern.  I see these as essential issues facing the City and its future. Only with citizen involvement and a Council and Mayor willing to support its citizens will Raleigh be sustainable in the future as a desirable and affordable place to live. We can choose to be Raleigh or we can choose to be New York or Atlanta. 

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.

Neuse River Park – habitat degradation – what can the ecosystem sustain?

Neuse River Park – habitat degradation – what can the ecosystem sustain?

by | Dec 17, 2024 |

When I first joined City Council I met advocates who introduced me to the idea of developing a white water rafting facility in the Neuse River near Falls dam. I was initially enthusiastic about the idea to add recreation to the river. However, as I learned more, I realized the tremendous negative impacts such a facility could have on the wildlife that depend on the river. 

Your tax dollars NOT at work

Your tax dollars NOT at work

by | Apr 8, 2024 |

Seven years ago (2017) the citizens of Raleigh overwhelmingly approved a $206 million transportation bond to make improvements to 16 roads. How are those projects coming along now that seven years have gone by? Why aren’t Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and the rest of Council providing any oversight to get our much needed road improvements done?

In Praise of outgoing Councilor David Cox

In Praise of outgoing Councilor David Cox

by | Nov 23, 2022 |

David Cox’s service to Raleigh will long live as an example for those that follow him for his research, his thoughtful synthesis, and his cogent and straight-forward statement of principled representation. 

The “Best” City Council Money Can Buy.

The “Best” City Council Money Can Buy.

by | Aug 9, 2022 |

First we “Showed You the Money.” Then we “Followed the Money.” In this third of our series about the money in Raleigh’s politics, we examine the effects of Special Interest money pouring into the campaigns.