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.

Offices: Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett St., Room 209
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, N.C., 27602
Phone : 919-996-3050 - voice, 919-996-7622 - fax

Council Minutes
Current City Council Agenda (.pdf format, contains links to supporting documentation; linked .pdf files may be large in size)
Council Meeting Schedule
Public Hearings
Zoning Public Hearing Minutes & Agenda
Petition to appear before City Council

Find your District and Councilor:
Council Districts, Members and Committee Assignments
Search Council District by Address
2009 City Council Meeting Schedule