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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Members
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Stormie D. Forte
District D Council Member -
David Knight
District E Council Member -
Mary-Ann Baldwin
Mayor -
Jonathan Melton
At-Large Council Member -
Nicole Stewart
At-Large Council Member, Mayor Pro Tem -
Patrick Buffkin
District A Council Member -
David Cox
District B Council Member -
Corey Branch
District C Council Member
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.