Media Kit

Our media kit provides information about the City of Raleigh, City Council, City leadership, our demographics, accolades, and more. The news media will also find details about media requests, public records, social media, and live streaming of City Council and committee meetings.

If you have additional questions about the City, or seek more information, please contact our Public Information Officer, Julia Milstead, by calling our Communications Department at 919-996-3100.

The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity, and collaboration, North Carolina's capital city has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation.

Raleigh Demographics

The Greek roots of the word demographics translate to “measurement of people.” This simple idea is a crucial part of effective governance at all scales and especially for the City of Raleigh. It has come to include a range of topics like age, race, employment, household size, and marital status. Elected officials and City staff must understand national and regional trends as well as characteristics unique to Raleigh in order to maintain the quality of life that community members enjoy.

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Raleigh Accolades

Raleigh ranks among the best places to live, work, and play. We have an extensive list of recognitions Raleigh has received throughout the years.

View Raleigh Accolades

Open Raleigh (Open Data)

The City of Raleigh is a partner in the open government community and strives to become a worldwide model for an open source city. Through the Open Raleigh initiative, the City seeks to develop opportunities for economic development, commerce, increased investment, and civic engagement.

Browse Raleigh's open data portal Data.RaleighNC.gov

City Council Members

The City of Raleigh has an eight-member council. For more information on council meetings and public hearing dates, please visit our Raleigh City Council page.

City Council

Janet Cowell

Mayor
Stormie D. Forte

At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
Jonathan Lambert-Melton

At-Large
Mitchell Silver

District A
Megan Patton

District B
Corey Branch

District C
Jane Harrison

District D
Christina Jones

District E

Raleigh City Council:
Phone: 919-996-3050
Email Entire Council

Staff Liaisons:
City Manager's Office Chief of Staff
Michele Mallette

Email Council Staff

City Manager's Office

The City Manager’s Office leads day-to-day operations for the City of Raleigh, working closely with all departments to deliver high-quality services to our community. We support the Mayor and City Council, help shape public policy, manage the City’s budget, and plan for Raleigh’s future—all with a focus on transparency, equity, and service.

Contact Information:
919-996-3070 | citymanager@raleighnc.gov
Raleigh Municipal Building
222 W. Hargett St.
2nd Floor

City Management
City Manager Marchell Adams-David (appointed in 2021)
Chief of Staff Michele Mallette (appointed in 2021)
Assistant City Manager Evan Raleigh (appointed in 2021)
Assistant City Manager Michael Moore (appointed in 2022)
Assistant City Manager Ryan Bergman (appointed in 2024)
Assistant City Manager Niki Jones (appointed in 2025)