2011 Election
More GOP Candidates Enter the Mix for City Hall
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A local physician enters the race for mayor while three more Republican candidates seek city council seats.
City Council
Council Stalls on Food Truck Decision
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With more questions about foot truck regulations, councilors kicked the food truck issue back to the Law and Public Safety Committee.
City Council
Council Says “Yes” to Google
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City to go forward with negotiating terms to make gmail the city’s email provider, upon approval of the city attorney.
City Council
Food Trucks Could Get a New Lease in Raleigh
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Food trucks may soon be allowed to set up on private property, pending approval from the city council, but they will face strict regulations.
City Council
Update: Raleigh Gravitating to Google
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Raleigh City Council’s Budget and Economic Development Committee approved a switch from Microsoft Exchange to Google as the city’s e-mail provider.
City Council
City Will Pay for Tornado Stream Debris Cleanup
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The city approved a program to help property owners impacted by the tornado clear their waterways. If these areas are not cleared, homeowners could face a public nuisance case.
City Council
Council Approves Funding for Employee Raise
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Raleigh city councilors approved a money transfer to fund a one-time $500 bonus for city employees. They also approved $37,000 to help tornado victims and received a $15 million loan to rehab Crabtree Creek.
City Council
Rail Task Force Seeks Downtown-Centered Route
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Raleigh’s Passenger Rail Task Force has suggested a combination of two routes for the proposed light rail system downtown but city staff and the Triangle Transit Authority prefer a different plan.
City Council
Group Homes Stay Put in Committee Decision
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A city council committee recommended denying a request to put more distance between group homes. But they do want to know how many of these facilities exist within the city and might consider lowering the number of residents in these units.
City Council
Raleigh Expands Recycling Program
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Raleigh residents can soon recycle more materials. Starting July 1, residents can toss phone books, colored paper, yogurt containers and more into the green bins.
