New council poses for photo.

Left to right: Corey Branch, Megan Patton, Christina Jones, Jane Harrison, Mayor Janet Cowell, Mitchell Silver, Jonathan Lambert-Melton, Stormie Forte

City Council

Raleigh's Governing Body

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.

In May of 2024, City Council enacted changes to the municipal election process through City Ordinance (2024) 627. Changes include implementing four-year terms for council members and the mayor. Learn more about City Council terms and compensation updates.

Contact

 
919-996-3050

Address

Raleigh Municipal Building
2nd Floor
222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

 

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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.

Learn about the Strategic Plan

Our MISSIONTo 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 VISIONTo pursue world-class quality of life by actively collaborating with our community towards a fulfilling and inspired future for all.