City Council
Hydroelectric Project Moves Forward
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City councilors approve moving forward with next phase of the Falls Lake Dam hydroelectric project and other important tidbits from Tuesday’s city council meeting.
City Council
A Big Stop for Red Light Cameras
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City councilors voted 4 to 3 to extend the red light camera program, which places cameras at busy intersections. But, the vote failed because it needed five votes to pass.
News
A New Nest for St. Aug’s Falcons
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After two hours of testimony, city councilors unanimously approved a permit for St. Augustine’s College to build a 2,500-seat stadium on campus.
Voter Guide 2011
The Housing Bond Explained
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In addition to choosing candidates, Raleigh residents will cast their votes Oct. 11 for or against two bonds worth $56 million to fund transportation and affordable housing projects. Of that $56 million, $16 million will be put towards affordable and work force housing endeavors. So here is a breakdown of the housing bond. If approved, the bonds would enable the city, acting as a lender, to provide loans to non-profit and for-profit developers to build or rehabilitate homes for low- and moderate-income residents.
News
Accident Numbers at Hillsborough Roundabout Higher Than Expected
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With accidents increasing at the Hillsborough Street and Pullen Road roundabout, the city investigates ways to decrease crashes.
City Council
Council Approves Accessible Transit Contract
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A roundup of Tuesday’s City Council meeting: The council approved a contract with MV Transportation, councilors changed the definition of minority business and approved one councilor’s small business initiative.
City Council
Food Trucks Allowed in Raleigh, With Conditions
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City Council passed a law Tuesday allowing food trucks to operate in Raleigh, but not without some heavy restrictions.
City Council
Committee Approves ART Contract, Small Biz Plan
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Members of the City Council’s Budget and Economic Development Committee approved a contract Tuesday with MV Transporation to handle some rides for disabled residents. The committee also approved going forward with Councilor Nancy McFarlane’s small business initiative. Both will be presented at the next city council meeting, Sept. 6.
News
Public Art Policy in Final Stages
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The city’s public art committee hopes to have a final draft of the city’s public art policy after Thursday’s meeting.
City Council
Minority Groups Want Reinstatement to Disadvantage Business Program
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Groups representing Asian and Native American businesses want to change the city’s definition of minority back to its original wording.
