Raleigh City Council to consider making elections a non-partisan process in public hearing

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Raleigh City Council is diving into two interesting items during Tuesday's city council meeting.

In a public hearing, the council will discuss possibly changing the length of council terms - from two years to four. This would align Raleigh with other cities like Durham and Charlotte.
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The proposed plan would also stagger elections for members and make elections a non-partisan process.

The group is also holding a second public hearing on the idea of moving from eight people on the council to 11, including the mayor.

If approved, the changes would be implemented in 2026.
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The council will also discuss renewing the contract of a private security firm that patrols downtown Raleigh. This program started in December near the GoRaleigh bus station and bus stops along Blount and Wilmington Streets.

The four-month contract is up, and a committee is recommending the council adopt a new three-year deal with further options for renewal.



Tuesday's city council meeting will start at 7 p.m.

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