DoRaleigh is urging residents to attend the December 2 City Council meeting and show support for restoring the City’s Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs).
As Raleigh continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, community engagement has never been more important. On December 2, City Council will once again take up the topic of CACs, a long-standing community network that has historically connected residents, neighborhood leaders, nonprofits, and city officials. DoRaleigh is calling on residents to show up, speak up, and reaffirm that CACs remain essential to Raleigh’s civic health.
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What’s Happening on December 2
Two years ago, the City Council unanimously voted to return the CACs to their “unique and historic role” as a vital link between residents and City government. But despite that commitment, progress toward fully reinstating the CAC system appears stalled.
Key components are still missing, including:
• A dedicated CAC page on the City of Raleigh website
• Access to Zoom accounts or similar virtual meeting tools
• Clear structure and support for all CACs to operate consistently
These delays are more than administrative setbacks — they represent a missed opportunity for authentic community engagement.
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Why CACs Matter More Than Ever
Citizen Advisory Councils have long been one of Raleigh’s most accessible and effective public-private partnership models. Their purpose goes far beyond meetings:
1. They connect residents and city leadership.
CACs bring together citizens, neighborhood leaders, nonprofits, and City representatives in one place — creating a reliable channel for sharing local concerns and community priorities.
2. They build trust and transparency.
When residents have a seat at the table, public decisions feel more accountable and inclusive.
3. They surface real community needs.
From zoning and safety issues to infrastructure and investment priorities, CACs help ensure residents’ voices shape city policy.
In a rapidly growing city like Raleigh, restoring CACs is not just about returning to tradition — it’s a strategic investment in civic engagement, collaboration, and long-term neighborhood health.
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How Raleigh Residents Can Support CACs
DoRaleigh is asking residents to:
• Attend the December 2 City Council meeting
• Publicly support reinstating and strengthening CACs
• Advocate for immediate restoration of CAC infrastructure
(website presence, virtual meeting access, consistent communication tools)
Your voice can help make sure Raleigh rebuilds a community engagement model that works for everyone.
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Make Your Voice Heard
CACs empower neighborhoods, strengthen trust, and ensure residents play a real role in shaping Raleigh’s future. If you believe in transparent, community-driven decision-making, now is the time to speak up.
Contact Info for Raleigh City Council
To email the entire Council as a group: citycouncilmembers@raleighnc.gov General phone contact (Council Office): 919-996-3050
🧑💼 Individual Council Member Emails
Here are a few of the current members and their contact emails (for details on all members, you can visit the City Council page on the official website).
Here are a few of the current members and their contact emails (for details on all members, you can visit the City Council page on the official website).
Council Member (Position) / Email Address
Janet Cowell (Mayor) janet.cowell@raleighnc.gov
Mitchell Silver (District A) mitchell.silver@raleighnc.gov
Megan Patton (District B) megan.patton@raleighnc.gov
Corey Branch (District C) corey.branch@raleighnc.gov
Christina Jones (District E) christina.jones@raleighnc.gov
(If you live in Raleigh and are not sure who your council member is, you can use the “Find Your Council Member and District” tool on the City’s Council webpage.)
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📅 City Council Meeting
Date: December 2
Location: Raleigh Municipal Building
Show your support: Let City Council know you stand with Raleigh’s CACs.
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