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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 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.
Tuesday evening’s Raleigh City Council meeting brought a large crowd, but only a fraction were there to speak on the proposed budget.
Wake County high schools will hold graduations this week and next, often affecting areas in downtown Raleigh.
Wake County Commissioners Monday directed the county manager to work with the school board to find additional funding for teacher pay.
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.
Councilors Monday discussed the merits of charging for parking in city-owned decks on nights and weekends, but didn’t make any final decisions.
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.
Frontages, a feature of the city’s new zoning code, are a sticking point with one Tryon Road rezoning request.
City officials say the recent fire truck, police car purchases are a sign of improving economy.
