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Livable Raleigh We believe that ALL residents deserve to live a dignified life.

Livable Raleigh is a group of like-minded residents who are working together to inform & engage Raleigh residents in the matters that directly affect the quality of life here in Raleigh.

EARLY VOTING STARTS THURSDAY OCT 15You can register to vote and vote at the same timeNO EXCUSES - MAKE A PLAN TO VOTEGet...
10/14/2026

EARLY VOTING STARTS THURSDAY OCT 15
You can register to vote and vote at the same time
NO EXCUSES - MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE
Get all the information you need about the Raleigh City Council election.
Early Voting Sites, Candidate Questionnaires, Campaign Finance Reports, Sample Ballots, NC Voting Info and more....
Right here: https://livableraleigh.com/2026-city-council-general-election/

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October 13 City Council Meeting Highlightso Councilor Forte was absent and excused from the Work Sessiono Organic Food C...
10/13/2026

October 13 City Council Meeting Highlights

o Councilor Forte was absent and excused from the Work Session

o Organic Food Composting Pilot was a success

o 2022 Parks Bond projects update provided

o Public comments focused on council engagement with public comment speakers, Oakwood's Halloween celebration, preservation, data centers, and traffic and parking issues.

Read more at https://livableraleigh.com/october-13-city-council-meetings/

The Highest Form of Public Engagement Isn’t a Meetinghttps://livableraleigh.com/the-highest-form-of-public-engagement-is...
10/12/2026

The Highest Form of Public Engagement Isn’t a Meeting
https://livableraleigh.com/the-highest-form-of-public-engagement-isnt-a-meeting/

There’s a reason cities cling to this model which has little to do with genuine participation. Public meetings are risk management. They give agencies something to point to later: “The public had every opportunity to provide input,” or, “This design reflects what we heard through our engagement process.” The meeting was never meant to change the outcome. It was meant to protect the decision-maker.
That’s not engagement. That’s preemptive deflection.

Details: https://livableraleigh.com/the-highest-form-of-public-engagement-isnt-a-meeting/

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MEETING REMINDERMonday, Oct 12 Board of Adjustment 1pm Greenway Committee 4pm Not Just a Curfew - Bridging Gaps 5p...
10/11/2026

MEETING REMINDER
Monday, Oct 12
Board of Adjustment 1pm
Greenway Committee 4pm
Not Just a Curfew - Bridging Gaps 5pm
Tuesday, Oct 13
Planning Commission 9am
City Council Work Session 4pm
Commute Smart Greenway Popup 4:30pm
Arts Commission 5:30pm
Community Meeting - GoRaleigh Access 6pm
City Council Public Comment Session 7pm
Wednesday, Oct 14
Historic Development Commission 8:30am
Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway 11am
Substance Use Advisory Commission 12noon
Western BRT Open House 5pm
Budget LEAD Collaborative w/ Councilor Jones 5pm
District B Office Hours with Councilor Patton 6pm
Police Advisory Board 6pm
District E Meeting with Councilor Jones 6pm
Thursday, Oct 15
Commission for Persons with Disabilities 12noon
Small Business Summit 4pm
Design Review Commission 4:30pm CANCELLED
Commute Smart Greenway Popup 4:30pm
Parks/Rec/Greenway Advisory Board 6pm
Wake BRT Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Open House 6pm
Saturday, Oct 17
Raleigh & Wake County Candidate Forum 10am
Fire Prevention Week Lowes Community Event Workshop 10am
Poe Center Community Festival 1pm

See our Events Calendar for more details: https://livableraleigh.com/calendar-full/

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WRITE-IN VOTES ARE LEGAL FOR RALEIGH CITY COUNCILAs you know, Livable Raleigh has not made an endorsement in this year’s...
10/09/2026

WRITE-IN VOTES ARE LEGAL FOR RALEIGH CITY COUNCIL

As you know, Livable Raleigh has not made an endorsement in this year’s mayoral election.

If you can't see yourself voting for either candidate in this year's election. You have another option.

Many voters plan to write in former District B City Councilor David Cox and he’s someone we think served well on Council.

David served seven years on City Council and has emphasized a fact-based, data-driven approach to governing that takes community values and priorities into account. His positions include:

· Responsible spending: David points to Raleigh’s budget increase from $1.07 Billion in FY2022 to $1.78 Billion in FY2026, a 66% increase in four years.

· Growth that pays its share: He believes new development should contribute its fair share toward the costs of growth.

· Planning for growth: He supports development that follows Raleigh’s Comprehensive Plan, shaped by input from thousands of residents.

· Community input: His long standing campaign message is, “My seat at the council table will be your seat at the table.”

David has also been sharing his views on Raleigh politics and other issues on his page: facebook.com/dcoxphd.

A note about write-in votes: Write-in votes are legal in Raleigh’s mayoral election and will be counted and reported.

Be sure to fill in the oval next to the line where you write in the candidate’s name.

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