The City Council is Raleigh's governing body, consisting of eight members who are elected for two-year terms. Three of the members, including the mayor, are elected at large, while the other members are elected from five districts: A, B, C, D, and E. The City Council sets City policy, enacts laws and adopts the City budget each year.
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City Council
Raleigh's Governing Body
Contact
919-996-3050
Address
Raleigh Municipal Building
2nd Floor
222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Members
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Mary-Ann Baldwin
Mayor -
Jonathan Melton
At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem -
Stormie D. Forte
At-Large -
Mary Black
District A -
Megan Patton
District B -
Corey Branch
District C -
Jane Harrison
District D -
Christina Jones
District E
Find Your Council Member and District
To locate your council district, enter your street address. If you live in Raleigh, you'll find your City Council District and council member.
Strategic Plan
On April 14, 2015, City Council adopted the Strategic Plan which includes six key focus areas:
- Arts and Cultural Resources;
- Economic Development and Innovation;
- Growth and Natural Resources;
- Organizational Excellence;
- Transportation and Transit; and
- Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Community.
Our MISSION: To build a stable platform of evolving services for our community through which we champion positive and sustainable growth and realize visionary ideas for all.
Our VISION: To pursue world-class quality of life by actively collaborating with our community towards a fulfilling and inspired future for all.