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The Office of the City Manager is the administrative center of the City of Raleigh organization. In addition to the coordination and oversight of activities of all City Departments, the Office of the City Manager also provides direct staff assistance to City Council members, including the Mayor, and Council committees. The Office of the City Manager also leads the financial and budget management process for the City and directs the City's efforts to plan for the future. Staff members perform research, suggest public policy development and direction for City Council and evaluate potential public programs.
General Department Oversight
- Coordination of major City-wide special events
- City Council Agenda Preparation
- View Current City Council Agenda
- Download the Petition to appear before City Council
Contact Information
919-996-3070 | email
Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St. - 2nd Floor
- City Manager: J. Russell Allen (hired in 2001)
- Assistant City Manager: Daniel Howe (appointed in 2004)
Office of Sustainability
The City of Raleigh Office of Sustainability develops programs, projects, and ideas for reducing our environmental impact, while being financial stewards of taxpayer dollars, improving the quality of life for all residents.
Community Relations
The Community Relations Administrator resolves issues raised by citizens regarding City services and processes.
Emergency Management
Emergency Management provides a comprehensive approach to preparing for, responding to, recovering from and mitigating the affects of emergencies and disasters.
Emergency Management Coordinator: Derrick Remer
Business Assistance
The City provides various Business Assistance opportunities for starting a new business. One such program, Small Disadvantaged Minority & Women Owned Program, works to maintain key objectives in an effort to build success.
Business Assistance Program Manager: Luther Williams
Strategic Themes
- Customer Service
- Neighborhood Quality
- Capital Projects
- Environmental Initiatives
- Growth
Mission
To build an organization in which control gives way to empowerment, direction gives way to participation and routine gives way to creativity.
Vision & Values
We listen to and partner with citizens; We are good stewards of public resources; We believe the City is a great place to work; We provide excellent service to citizens all the time; We strive to be the best City organization anywhere.
We work to ensure that the City of Raleigh is a community of safe, healthy neighborhoods, economically vital, environmentally healthy, with a quality of life that exceeds the expectations of our citizens.
