City & town

Council Member, City of Raleigh

District A

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the governing board of the city of Raleigh, which adopts its budget and ordinances.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results, other seats of the same board). Nonpartisan.

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Whitney Hill

No party listed

Small business owner (Carolina Web Consultants)

The gist

Supports making public safety the city's top responsibility
Opposes unnecessary tax increases as Raleigh grows
Supports expanding housing for all income levels

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Supports making public safety the city's top responsibility
Key Issues
Campaign website · Whitney for Raleigh · whitneyforraleigh.org
“Public safety is the number one responsibility of city government.”
Opposes unnecessary tax increases as Raleigh grows
Key Issues
Campaign website · Whitney for Raleigh · whitneyforraleigh.org
“Growth should pay for itself and residents should not face unnecessary tax increases.”
Supports expanding housing for all income levels
Key Issues
Campaign website · Whitney for Raleigh · whitneyforraleigh.org
“Expand the availability of housing for all income levels”

Mitchell Silver

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports allowing townhomes and duplexes in the right places
Proposes community land trusts and land banking for housing
Supports higher pay and benefits for police and first responders
Proposes an anti-displacement plan for existing residents

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Supports allowing townhomes and duplexes in the right places
Mitchell's Priorities
Campaign website · Mitchell Silver for Raleigh · silverforraleigh.com
“Expanding housing choice, allowing additional density — such as townhomes and duplexes — in the right places”
Proposes community land trusts and land banking for housing
Mitchell's Priorities
Campaign website · Mitchell Silver for Raleigh · silverforraleigh.com
“Creating community land trusts and land banking for future affordable housing developments.”
Supports higher pay and benefits for police and first responders
Mitchell's Priorities
Campaign website · Mitchell Silver for Raleigh · silverforraleigh.com
“Increasing pay and benefits for law enforcement and first responders”
Proposes an anti-displacement plan for existing residents
Mitchell's Priorities
Campaign website · Mitchell Silver for Raleigh · silverforraleigh.com
“Creating an anti-displacement plan to protect existing residents, property, and spaces”

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