City Council Biographies

A small business owner, PTA mom, neighborhood advocate and environmental steward, Mayor McFarlane has a track record of listening to the people of Raleigh and understanding how our city must constantly strive to continue to lead the nation as the best place to live and work in America. As a small business owner, Mayor McFarlane has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to make Raleigh a business-friendly city. Read More...

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Councilmember Stephenson is the son of Col. F. G. Stephenson, United States Army (retired) and Phyllis Stephenson, mother of four and award-winning teacher in public schools of children with special needs. He holds two degrees from North Carolina State University, where he studied architecture and urban design and pursued a strong interest in improving people’s lives through design. He has always been active in the community. Read More...

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During Councilmember Baldwin's past four years on the Raleigh City Council, she has served on every committee - Comprehensive Planning, Public Works, Budget and Economic Development and has recently chaired the Law and Public Safety. She also served as the City’s legislative liaison, the City’s representative to the Triangle Transit Authority, the City’s representative to the Metro Mayor’s Association. Read More...

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Councilmember Randy Stagner retired from the U.S. Army in 2008 at the rank of full colonel. After tours of duty in the 25th Infantry Division, the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps, he served as a detachment commander, company commander, battalion operations officer, and battalion commander in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (Airborne) at Ft. Bragg. After battalion command, he was assigned to the Pentagon with duty at the Department of State. Read More...

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In 1993, Councilmember Odom was first elected to the Raleigh City Council in District B, which covers the northeastern part of the city. He served for an unprecedented five terms, including stints as deputy mayor and mayor pro-tem. In those positions, he was known for having an easy-going manner and willingness to work with other members of the City Council. Read More...

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For the last 38 years, Councilmember Weeks has been a grassroots leader fighting for public safety, jobs, youth initiatives, safe neighborhoods, economic recovery, and the overall improvement of the quality of life in southeast Raleigh.

Mr. Weeks received several awards and commendations during his tenure in the United States Air Force from which he retired after 20 years of service to his country. Read More...

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Councilmember Thomas Crowder, AIA, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is serving his fourth term on the Raleigh City Council representing District D, the "Capital City’s Creative District", Southwest Raleigh. He served as co-chair of the Council’s Budget and Economic Development Committee and from 2004 to 2007 he served as Chair of the Council’s Comprehensive Planning Committee. Read More...

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Councilmember Gaylord was born and raised in Raleigh. He is a proud graduate of Aldert Root and Hunter Elementary Schools, Ligon Middle School, Broughton High School and UNC-Chapel Hill. He received his undergraduate and MBA degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. He is married and has a 4 year-old daughter, Gigi, and twin boys Mont and Demetri. Read More...

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