City of Raleigh Departments
The City of Raleigh is governed by an eight member City Council elected to two-year terms. The team includes the Mayor, two at-large members and five district members. The City Council sets City Policy, enacts City laws and adopts a yearly City budget.
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Departmental Contacts and Phone Numbers
| Department | Contact |
| Budget and Management Services |
919-996-4270 | email |
| City Attorney's Office | 919-996-6560 | email |
| City Clerk's Office | 919-996-3040 | email |
| City Manager's Office | 919-996-3070 | email |
| City Planning | 919-996-2682 | email |
| Communications | 919-996-3100 | email |
| Convention Center | 919-996-8500 | email |
| Development Services | 919-996-2626 | email |
| Engineering Services |
919-996-5575 | email |
| Finance | 919-996-3215 | email |
| Fire | 919-996-6115 | email |
| Housing and Neighborhoods | 919-996-4330 |
| Human Resources | 919-996-3315 | email |
| Information Technology |
919-996-3045 | email |
| Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources |
919-996-3285 | email |
| Police (for general department questions, NON-emergency) | 919-996-3335 | email |
| Public Utilities |
919-996-3245 | email |
| Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center |
919-996-3530 | email |
| Solid Waste Services |
919-996-3245 | email |
| Transportation | 919-996-3030 | email |
Contact Information
Frequently Called Numbers:
Contact information for some of the most common questions across various departments and services.
Emergency Contacts:
Emergency contact information for local government departments and Wake County emergency information.
General Information: 919-996-3000
If you can not find the number you need in our Frequently Called Numbers directory and you have a non-emergency, please call the Communications Department with general questions:
- Main: 919-996-3000
- TDD: 919-996-3107
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