City Council
Councilors Want Increased Communication with City Manager
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Raleigh’s recruiting consultant questions how much involvement councilors want in daily operations as the search gets underway for a new city manager.
Election 2013
Candidate Filing Closes, Three Running for Raleigh Mayor
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Candidate filing for the Oct. 8 municipal election has closed. Here is a list of who you’ll see on the ballot.
City Council
Bonds to Pay for Downtown Operations Facility
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The City Council Tuesday approved a proposal to use limited obligation bonds not exceeding $100 million to build a remote operations facility downtown.
News
Moore Square Bus Station Renovations Hinge on Bus Facility Study
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Before much-needed renovations can start at Moore Square Station, the city must determine the use and location of a new bus station that would serve Union Station.
Election 2013
Venita Peyton Challenges Nancy McFarlane
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A challenger has entered the race for mayor. Venita Peyton will challenge Nancy McFarlane for the mayor’s chair.
City Council
Trees, Site Access Complete Council UDO Review
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Councilors Monday approved the final two items in the city’s new zoning code. The UDO will take effect Sept. 1.
County Government
Raleigh to Get New Career and Technical Education High School
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners Monday approved the construction contract for a new Career and Technical Education High School. Commissioners also made changes to the processes for applying to receive Community Capital Funds and major facilities funds.
County Government
October Ballot to include $810M School Bond
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to adopt the $810 million school bond referendum and present it to voters in the fall.
News
Construction Begins on Salisbury Street Pedestrian Bridge
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A pedestrian bridge connecting a Salisbury Street parking deck to the lower end of Halifax Mall is under construction on North Salisbury Street. A previous concrete bridge was out of use since 2008 because of disrepair. The new design will include steel and aluminum panels.
City Council
Council Hires Consultant for City Manager Search
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Councilors Monday selected Springsted to help recruit Raleigh’s new city manager.
