Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Raleigh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in general with critical priority
Affordable Housing Rental Development Funding & Duplex Village Bonds
The committee will pick which multifamily properties from the Places Worthy of Preservation list should get letters inviting them to consider landmark designation.
Data Center Siting and Environmental Concerns
Residents and activists packed City Hall to demand a 32-month moratorium on major data centers to protect local water, air, and electricity supplies, while the council ultimately approved a six-month pause.
Potential Teen Curfew and Youth Engagement
Following unruly crowds and firearm incidents on Glenwood South and at Briar Creek over the 4th of July weekend, the City Council directed the drafting of a youth curfew ordinance and discussed enhanced enforcement and multi-agency partnerships.
Proposed Youth Protection and Curfew Ordinance
The city council is weighing a new 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for minors under 18 in response to summer gun violence and downtown incidents. While police point to rising juvenile crime data as justification, numerous community members and youth advocates argued against the rule, saying it will lead to over-policing and criminalization of youth.