News | Raleigh Public Record

State Forces Change to Rental Registration

By Chrystal Bartlett | August 12, 2011

Fee caps and a “reasonable cause” requirement before inspecting rental properties have sent Raleigh’s ordinance writers back to the drawing board while rental property owners rejoice.

Community Groups Challenge Positive SRO Evaluation

By Laura White | August 11, 2011

A review of school resource officers — police officers who patrol middle and high schools in Wake County — was presented at last Tuesday’s School Board meeting. Administrators deemed the program a success, but members of community groups are concerned the evaluation wasn’t thorough enough.

City Council

Cab Drivers Worry About New Accessible Transportation Deal

By Ariella Monti | August 11, 2011

A new contract with a transportation provider for people with disabilities could put some taxi drivers out of business.

City Council

Small Business Initiative Moving Slowly

By Ariella Monti | August 10, 2011

Councilor Nancy McFarlane’s small business initiative stalled in the Budget and Economic Development committee Tuesday.

County Government

Wake Partners with State, UNC to Study Behavioral and Mental Health Needs

By Jennifer Suarez | August 9, 2011

Wake County is partnering with UNC Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to produce a study of behavioral health needs in the area. Image: The WakeBrook Recovering Center, courtesy of Wake County.

2011 Election

Updated Candidates List for City Council, School Board

By Sonny Ferares | August 7, 2011

Filing for Raleigh City Council and Wake County School Board candidates began on July 25 and will end at noon Aug. 12. Here are the candidates who have filed as of Friday.

County Government

County Outsources Accounting System, Eliminates Seven Jobs

By Ariella Monti | August 4, 2011

Wake County will save $1 million during the next 12 years by outsourcing its accounting system, eliminating seven positions in the process.

City Council

Late November Earliest Date for UDO Public Hearing

By Ariella Monti | August 3, 2011

City Councilors received an update Tuesday on the new zoning code from the Planning Department. Councilors originally hoped to pass the code this year, but now the public hearing has been pushed back to the end of the year. In other business, the Council approved bonds for the Oct. 11 ballot and condemned sidewalks for repair.