City Council
Raleigh Councilors Adopt $754.1M Budget
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City Councilors Monday adopted next year’s budget and, after much debate, provided additional funding for school crossing guards.
City Council
Raleigh Councilors Lean Toward $91.7M Parks Bond
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Councilors are considering a $91.7 million parks bond for the November ballot.
Development Beat
UDO Complaints and Development by the Numbers
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This week in the Development Beat we explore the history of development in Raleigh by the numbers. City Councilors took on five rezoning requests this week and heard a number of complaints about the new zoning code.
News
Looking Back at 25 Years of Greenway Expansion
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Vic Lebsock oversaw the city of Raleigh’s greenway system for 25 years, helping it grow from a few random pieces to an interconnected pathway of more than 100 miles. He retired from the city May 30.
City Council
Round-Up: Councilors Approve Walk [Raleigh] Pilot
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City Councilors lowered the sidewalk petition threshold so only a simple majority of neighbor support is needed to approve a new sidewalk. Councilors also approved a 10-person Window Sign Task Force and authorized the city attorney to investigate Club Bodi after a recent shooting. Councilors also approved the Walk [Raleigh] Pilot Program and the installation of 10 new solar trash compactors in three area parks.
City Council
Voices from the Budget Public Hearing
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Tuesday evening’s Raleigh City Council meeting brought a large crowd, but only a fraction were there to speak on the proposed budget.
County Government
Wake County Budget Could Include Teacher Raise
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Wake County Commissioners Monday directed the county manager to work with the school board to find additional funding for teacher pay.
City Council
State Tax Cut Means $7 Million Loss for City
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With privilege licenses no longer a viable revenue source, Councilors are keeping the decline in revenue in mind as they discuss next year’s budget.
City Council
Councilors Look at Fees for Night Parking in Decks
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Councilors Monday discussed the merits of charging for parking in city-owned decks on nights and weekends, but didn’t make any final decisions.
Development Beat
Development Beat: New Cameron Village Apartment Complex Recommended For Approval
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This week on the Development Beat: Raleigh will soon be welcoming a new elementary school, a new apartment complex and a new massage parlor. Plus, some little-known history about the Cameron Village area.
