92 Noise Complaints. ZERO Citations.

92 Noise Complaints. ZERO Citations.

by | Jan 21, 2026 |

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?

Public safety is the city’s most fundamental responsibility

Public safety is the city’s most fundamental responsibility

by | Mar 16, 2025 |

A public opinion poll last year revealed that public safety is the top concern for Raleigh citizens and 75% of respondents supported a substantial police pay increase. To reference Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, everything that allows us to enjoy life in our city relies upon a foundation of safety.

Raleigh should transition to full-time councilors

Raleigh should transition to full-time councilors

by | Nov 3, 2024 |

On May 7th of this year City Council voted to switch to 4-year staggered terms without putting the issue on the ballot for voters to decide, effectively buffering city council from the corrective action of Raleigh residents’ voting power. While I have heard and respect the arguments in favor of 4-year terms, it should be voted on by residents.

Public Service is a Privilege, not a Self-Serving Opportunity

Public Service is a Privilege, not a Self-Serving Opportunity

by | Jul 7, 2024 |

I stand before you today as a concerned citizen deeply troubled by recent actions taken by this Council. I refer to the rising crime in our city under your watch, but specifically, decisions to increase your own salaries, extend your terms from two to four years, and reject additional representatives on this Council—all without allowing the citizens of Raleigh to vote on the matter.

Raleigh is underreporting noise complaints to the residents and the media

Raleigh is underreporting noise complaints to the residents and the media

by | Nov 26, 2023 |

I am here tonight to talk about noise. In Glenwood South we have been very suspect about the numbers being reported by the city. And we were right to be suspect as we now have evidence that the city has downplayed and grossly under-reported noise complaint calls. Every citizen and every news outlet who unwittingly reported the city provided incorrect statistics to the public should be outraged.