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Janet Cowell

Candidate for Mayor, City of Raleigh

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Campaign website
janetcowellformayor.com

Mayor of Raleigh since 2024. She previously served on the Raleigh City Council, in the N.C. Senate and as State Treasurer, and led the Dix Park Conservancy as president and CEO.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges police staffing, equipment, training and competitive pay

    Janet Cowell for Raleigh Mayor

    Campaign website · Janet Cowell for Mayor · janetcowellformayor.com

    “Janet will work to support our law enforcement officers by ensuring they have appropriate personnel, equipment, facilities, and training.”
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Housing

  • Supports diversifying housing options and partnering with nonprofits

    Janet Cowell for Raleigh Mayor

    Campaign website · Janet Cowell for Mayor · janetcowellformayor.com

    “Janet will work to solve this problem by diversifying housing options across the city.”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges to protect the tree canopy and reduce city emissions

    Janet Cowell for Raleigh Mayor

    Campaign website · Janet Cowell for Mayor · janetcowellformayor.com

    “Janet will work with the City Council and Wake County to refine and enhance programs to protect the tree canopy, open spaces”
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Health & human services

  • Supports mental health providers responding to non-criminal crises

    Janet Cowell for Raleigh Mayor

    Campaign website · Janet Cowell for Mayor · janetcowellformayor.com

    “ensure mental health providers and paramedics can be involved when someone is experiencing a crisis that is not necessarily a crime.”
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