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Raleigh City Council

Last Modified: February 07, 2012
City Council

The City Council is Raleigh's governing body, consisting of eight members who are elected for two-year terms.

Three of the members, including the mayor, are elected at large, while the other members are elected from five districts.

The City Council sets City policy, enacts laws and adopts the City budget each year.

Mission Statement

We are a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural and economic sustainability.

We conserve and protect our environmental resources through best practices and cutting edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building technologies.

We welcome growth and diversity through policies and programs that will protect, preserve and enhance Raleigh's existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, rich history, and cultural and human resources for future generations.

We lead to develop an improved neighborhood quality of life and standard of living for all our citizens.

We work with our universities, colleges, citizens and regional partners to promote emerging technologies, create new job opportunities and cultivate local businesses and entrepreneurs.

We recruit and train a 21st Century staff with the knowledge and skill sets to carry out this mission, through transparent civic engagement and providing the very best customer service to our current citizens in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

City Council Members

Mayor
 Nancy McFarlane
 email: nancy.mcfarlane@raleighnc.govEmail Address
Mayor Pro Tem Russ Stephenson email: russ.stephenson@raleighnc.govEmail Address
District A
 Randall Stagner
 email: randall.stagner@raleighnc.govEmail Address
District B
 John Odom
 email: john.odom@raleighnc.govEmail Address
District C
 Eugene Weeks
 email: eugene.weeks@raleighnc.govEmail Address
District D
 Thomas Crowder
 email: thomas.crowder@raleighnc.govEmail Address
District E
 Bonner Gaylord
 email: bonner.gaylord@raleighnc.govEmail Address
At-Large
 Mary Ann Baldwin
 email: mary-ann.baldwin@raleighnc.govEmail Address


Email the entire City Council, including the mayor, at citycouncilors@raleighnc.gov Email Address

Council District and City Councilor

To locate your council district, visit the maps page and enter your street address in the search box. If you live in Raleigh, you'll find your City Council under "Location and Service Information".

Committee Assignments

  • Budget & Economic Development Committee (Meets 11am second and fourth Tuesday)
    • Mayor Nancy McFarlane, Chair, Thomas Crowder, Co-Chair, Eugene Weeks, Randy Stagner
  • Comprehensive Planning Committee (Meets 5pm second and fourth Wednesday)
    • Russ Stephenson, Chair, Bonner Gaylord, Randy Stagner
  • Technology and Communications Committee (Meets 5pm second and fourth Tuesday)
    • Bonner Gaylord, Chair, Mary-Ann Baldwin, Russ Stephenson
  • Public Works Committee (Meets 5pm second and fourth Tuesday)
    • Eugene Weeks, Chair, Thomas Crowder, John Odom
  • Law and Public Safety Committee (Meets 3pm second and fourth Tuesday)
    • Mary-Ann Baldwin, Chair, John Odom, Randy Stagner

View City Council Committee Agendas and Agenda Packets

Contact

Office Location:

Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex
222 W. Hargett St., Room 209
Raleigh, NC 27601

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 590,
Raleigh, N.C. 27602

Phone: 919-996-3050 | Fax: 919-996-7622

2012 City Council Meeting Schedule

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DAY/DATE TYPE OF MEETING TIME
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 City Council / Zoning Hearing 1:00 & 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 City Council / Zoning Hearing 1:00 & 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 15,, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 City Council / Zoning Hearing 1:00 & 6:30pm
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 City Council / Zoning Hearing
 1:00 & 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 City Council 1:00 & 7:00pm

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