Hundreds expected to speak at city council meeting amid Raleigh leaders’ indecision | #citycouncil
RALEIGH, N.C. — Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered at Raleigh City Council on Tuesday to push the council to adopt a ceasefire resolution in the war between Israel and Hamas. Over 200 people were in attendance during the public comment portion of the Raleigh City Council Meeting. As of 9:20 p.m., the meeting is still in progress. […]
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Raleigh city staff offers non-motorized Christmas parade, mayor says
RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh city staff has reached out to the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association with a compromise for a non-motorized Christmas parade, according to Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin. It’s unclear as of 4:15 p.m. Friday whether the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association would accept the city’s proposed compromise. “Fingers crossed we can get to a compromise,” […]
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Glenwood South residents fed up with vandalism, ask City Council for action | #citycouncil
RALEIGH, N.C. — Several residents Thursday evening near Glenwood South are requesting help from City Council to stop people from vandalizing their properties. “It’s tough. It’s really tough,” said Hillary Burgdorf, resident. Locals like Burhdorf have encountered people wandering from bars at night, damaging their properties by tossing street signs, urinating in public, and stealing […]
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Mary-Ann Baldwin, re-elected as Raleigh mayor, will have to work with new council members
RALEIGH, N.C. — Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin was re-elected Tuesday night. She will have a lot on her plate as the city tackles inflation, crime and affordable housing issues. DaQuanta Copeland and Terrance Ruth were the two candidates running against Baldwin. With 99% of precincts reporting, Baldwin held 70,405 votes to Ruth’s 61,185. Copeland had 15,261 […]
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The race for Raleigh’s mayor and city council
RALEIGH, N.C. — Local elections on the city and county level can have a major and direct impact on our daily lives. Will Raleigh make room for more affordable housing? Will developers be allowed to build 40-story buildings in Midtown? Will the Triangle have access to a commuter rail and improved public transit? Among some […]
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WakeUP Wake County holds District A forum hosting Raleigh City Council candidates :: WRAL.com | #citycouncil
everyone uh seconds as our mic test as well, so if you can hear me raise your hand. Nice. Alright, thank you all for joining us this evening. And those who of you at home watching on W. R. E. L. We appreciate the opportunity for you guys to check us out. Um uh Tonight […]
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Who is running for Raleigh City Council? Live forums for all districts, Raleigh mayor :: WRAL.com | #citycouncil
WakeUP Wake County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group that encourages public engagement and participation in key issues facing Triangle residents, will host a series of forums so that voters can hear from candidates running for Raleigh City Council and the mayor’s office. Each forum is free and open to the public. Each will be streamed […]
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