Nancy McFarlane, New Council Sworn In
Monday night the new city council and Mayor Nancy McFarlane were sworn in by District Court Judge Jane Gray. The event was a humble celebration for a city approaching 400,000 residents, held in the convention center lobby, a formal but Spartan affair and a reflection of the fiscal caution that marks this era.
Nancy McFarlane to Be Sworn in as Raleigh Mayor on Monday Night
Nancy McFarlane was voted to succeed Charles Meeker as Raleigh’s mayor in October. Meeker has served as Raleigh’s mayor since 2011 and has done a lot for North Carolina’s capital city.
Raleigh Officially Runs its Own Food Trucks Out of Town
After over one year of debates, Raleigh has officially decided that it hates food trucks and wants them out of town. R.I.P. Food Trucks.
Food Truck Talks Continue
Like debt-ceiling talks, but with bigger risk to our city’s economic future.
Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center Vote Delayed
Raleigh’s new public safety center sits in limbo.
Debra Goldman as Mrs. Claus Banned from Raleigh Chistmas Parade, Elves Riot
I guess the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association would like a lump of coal in their stocking this year.
Election Results: Charles Meeker Wins, Koopman Defeated, School Board Goes Neighborhood
A rainy election day with thin turnout across the city. Slightly over 11% of eligible voters made it to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for Raleigh’s city elections and four of the Wake County School Board district elections. The biggest news of the day: the clean sweep by the Republican backed school board candidates who have vowed to end diversity based busing. Chris Malone, Deborah Prickett, and Debra Goldman were all elected by a highly vocal and organized group of parents.
Raleigh Council Candidates Meet for Open Forum
Growth was on everyone’s mind at the Raleigh City Council candidate forum last night. Whether it was planning for new school construction, mass transit systems or water conservation – all agreed next year’s city council will have a lot on their plate. Hosted by WakeUp Wake County and the League of Women Voters, candidates gave their stump speeches while fielding questions from audience members.
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