August 18 City Council Highlights
City Council was introduced to Raleigh’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Johnny Lee Chapman III. During the two-year appointment (2026-28), the Laureate will serve as an ambassador for Raleigh’s literary and creative communities, encouraging residents to read, write, perform, and appreciate poetry and the spoken word.
Council authorized the Raleigh Housing Authority to issue up to $24,000,000 in bonds for the purpose of financing and constructing two affordable housing rental developments: Fisher Grove and Preserve at Gresham Lake.
Council accepted a mini soccer pitch from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Alex Morgan Foundation, and Musco Sports Lighting. The mini pitch will be ready for play at Green Road Park in November 2026!
Council will hold a mid-year retreat at Lions Park Community Center on September 18-19.
Public Hearings
J1. Unfit for Human Habitation. Passed 8-0.
J2. Public Nuisance Abatement. 133 Star Street and 137 Star Street were removed due to payment. The remaining list passed 8-0.
J3. Petition Annexation AX-06-26. Motion to hold hearing open until September 1 passed 8-0.
J4. Petition Annexation AX-07-26. Barrington Drive. Passed 8-0.
J5. Petition Annexation AX-09-26. Jones Sausage Road.
J6. Petition Annexation AX-14-26. Fox Road. Passed 8-0.
J7. Rezoning Z-39-25. Heck Street. Motion to deny failed 4-4. Motion to approve failed 4-4.
J8. Rezoning Z-51-25. Spring Forest Road. Motion to continue until September 1 passed 8-0.
J9. Petition Annexation AX-44-25. Leesville Road and Shady Grove Road. Passed 6-2.
J10. Rezoning Z-54-25. Leesville Road and Shady Grove Road. Passed 6-2.
J11. Rezoning Z-08-26. Rock Quarry Road. Motion to continue until September 1 passed 8-0.
J12. Rezoning Z-16-26. Boylan Avenue. Passed 8-0.
J13. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-01-26. Old Crews Road. Passed 8-0.
J14. Text Change TC-1-26. School Lot Area Amendment. Passed 6-2.