City Council
Council to Consider Four-Year Terms
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City council members are discussing whether to extend council terms from two years to four.
County Government
Stricter Stormwater Rules for New Wake Co. Developments
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Wake County Commissioners approved stricter stormwater rules for new development in Wake County, funding for affordable housing and the first steps of a November bond referendum.
City Council
City Compost Program Runs in the Red
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The city’s composting program continues to run at a shortfall despite fee increases and low prices.
News
Raleigh Gets Skyline Addition
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A 23-floor highrise has been approved by the Raleigh Planning Commission and North Raleigh gets a new gas station.
City Council
Mobile Farm Stands Get the OK from Committee
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A council committee find short- and long-term fixes for allowing mobile farm stands to continue doing business. Committee members also called new food truck rules a success and consider loosening the regulations.
News
Raleigh’s Economic Development Director Explains Direction
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Raleigh’s new economic development manager has the big job of putting Raleigh on the track of economic success.
News
Urban Design Center Relocating
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The city’s Urban Design Center will be relocating to the Briggs Hardward Building to make way for a full-service bank.
City Council
City to Take over Raleigh City Museum
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Starting next month, the Raleigh City Museum will be operated by the City of Raleigh.
City Council
Council Roundup: Front-Yard Parking Ban Approved, With Caveats
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After years of debate, city councilors approved a front-yard parking ordinance Tuesday. In other business, they delayed Martin Marietta’s quarry expansion and considered longer terms for councilors.
City Council
Raleigh Budget Adopted with 3 Percent Increase
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Raleigh City Council members adopted the city’s budget for the next fiscal year. There is no property tax increase this year, but trash fees will increase $1. The budget includes merit pay increases for city employees and a raise for councilors. Health insurance premiums for employee dependents will go up 4 percent.
