“We’re growing! we’re glowing!” the press release says. The Mayor’s got plans and a very nice suit, Telling us Raleigh is “ripening fruit.” Just remember, dear Leader, amidst all the hype: If you don’t fix the potholes, the fruit’s overripe.
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
Sept 9 City Council Work Session and Public Comments Meeting
Highlights from September 9 Work Session on Dix Park and evening public comment session
March 18 City Council Meetings
Highlights from the March 18 Work Session and Afternoon Session
MARCH 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from the March 4, 2025 Council meetings
FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from 2/17 budget work session and 2/18 work session on stormwater and 2/18 afternoon session
February 11 City Council Meetings
Highlights from February 11 Work Session on Bus Rapid Transit as well as Public Comment session
Raleigh should transition to full-time councilors
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.
FairChance works to remediate poverty
Fairchance affords impoverished candidates a pathway to their dreams and a roadmap on how to get there, from a mission to setting goals, and a budget. Candidates become “empowered” as they witness miracles transpire before their eyes, including the discovery of themselves and their abilities.
May 21, 2024 City Council Work Session & Afternoon Session
Highlights from May 21 Work Session and Afternoon Session