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2 issues with critical priority
CriticalDevelopment
55-unit multifamily housing behind Johnson School
SCAP wanted a special use permit for a four-phase, 55-unit development (10 affordable, 45 market-rate) on 11.4 acres behind the old I. Ellijah Johnson School. Neighbors packed the hearing to testify about flooding, crime, traffic and property values, and the council unanimously denied the permit.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
FY 2026-2027 City Budget
The $47.3 million proposed budget keeps a 40-cent tax rate, funds a 3% employee raise, and relies on a 10% water/sewer rate increase. Raleigh legislation could force the city back to old property values or cap future increases via a November referendum, so the budget vote was pushed to June 29.
4 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026