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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.

Taxes & budget

  • Whitney HillNo party listed

    • Opposes unnecessary tax increases as Raleigh grows
  • Mitchell SilverNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Whitney HillNo party listed

    • Supports making public safety the city's top responsibility
  • Mitchell SilverNo party listed

    • Supports higher pay and benefits for police and first responders

Housing

  • Whitney HillNo party listed

    • Supports expanding housing for all income levels
  • Mitchell SilverNo party listed

    • Supports allowing townhomes and duplexes in the right places
    • Proposes community land trusts and land banking for housing
    • Proposes an anti-displacement plan for existing residents

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