by T N | Jun 19, 2024 | Blog
What you may not know is the City Council could have repealed the ordinance that changed council term lengths from 2 years to 4 years and completed a NEW resolution to place the question on the November ballot as originally promised to the voters. We shared all of the necessary data with the councilors and there were five of them committed to repeal and implement another resolution for the referendum starting at the June 4th City Council meeting.
by S M | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
Highlights from June 18 Council work session and afternoon session
by S | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
Council’s record of taking major votes without listening to stakeholders continues to disappoint. Now, having ignored stakeholders in the Blue Ridge Corridor, they stand on the verge of losing their taxing authority. With the Council elections coming in November, don’t make the same mistake again: engage stakeholders and act according to their wishes or prepare to be voted out of office.
by T N | Jun 16, 2024 | Blog
Raleigh has the opportunity to distinguish itself from other large cities through careful preservation of its historic core.
by T N | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog
Although we were not successful in getting the required 5,000 signatures for the petition to put a referendum on the November 2024 ballot for City Council Term Lengths we got over halfway there and we were successful in creating city-wide awareness of the issue.
by T N | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
The public is losing faith in government. It’s time to step out from under administrative control and voice your independence. Listen to your electorate and be more reflective of public input.
by S M | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
Highlights from Work Session on Downtown and from Public Comments
by S M | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog
Approved operating and capital improvement budgets by a vote of 5 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones voting against.
by T N | Jun 8, 2024 | Blog
As part of our preparation for the upcoming City Council elections, we have been having conversations with City Council Candidates. One of the biggest issues facing Raleigh right now is the public’s desire to have reforms made to Raleigh’s Missing Middle policies that were implemented in 2021 and 2022. We have listed several previously published blogs related to Missing Middle for your review that explain our position about the Missing Middle policies.
by T N | Jun 5, 2024 | Blog
The N&O has twice [April 15 & May 30] quoted Livable Raleigh describing council candidate Mitchell Silver as a “development lobbyist.” Raleigh residents have every right to question where Silver’s allegiances lie. Just ask the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighbors who were hit twice with his trendy but false pitch for 30-40 story towers next door.
by S M | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
Highlights from June 4 Council Meeting
by S M | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
Highlights from June 3 Council Budget Work Session
by T N | May 28, 2024 | Blog
We must all be aware of possible changes coming to our neighborhoods in time to weigh in. But since the developer is only required to notify the immediate neighbors, not the neighborhood, those living right next to a piece of land may be the only residents even aware (if they are) of a project being planned. Thus, any objections are likely to come only from those who know about and are affected by the project. How is anyone else supposed to find out about it? Those who DO know must spread the word so neighborhoods can more effectively object, if necessary.
by T N | May 27, 2024 | Blog
The UNC School of Government advised us: “If they’ve already formally adopted the ordinance, a member will need to make a motion to repeal. That motion would need to pass by a majority vote to repeal the ordinance.”
by T N | May 22, 2024 | Blog
This decision further undermines any trust with your decisions and who you are truly representing. It’s unfortunate because you could have really made a difference with this vote and you failed and further undermined any trust and transparency.
by S M | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Highlights from May 21 Work Session and Afternoon Session
by T N | May 20, 2024 | Blog
The survey done by the community engagement department strongly indicates the amenities this MSD proposes do not align with what residents are willing to pay for, and since it is the businesses in the area that want these amenities, it should be the businesses that pay for them; not the residents.
by T N | May 19, 2024 | Blog
Join with us and these City Council candidates to help us get 5,000 signatures on the Election Reform Petition. Hold City Council to their promise and let the voters decide.
by S M | May 15, 2024 | Blog
Highlights from May 14 work session and public comments session
by T N | May 14, 2024 | Blog
Raleigh’s missing middle rules promote profitability, but they fail at every other community goal: affordability, neighborhood compatibility, walkability, accessibility and equity. By excluding community goals, Raleigh’s missing middle rules have created a situation where the missing middle infill being built is very big, very unaffordable, incompatible with its surroundings and more often than not, demolishes rather than increases Raleigh’s supply of affordable dwellings.
