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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Raleigh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Affordable Housing Rental Development Funding & Duplex Village Bonds
The committee will pick which multifamily properties from the Places Worthy of Preservation list should get letters inviting them to consider landmark designation.
Fair Housing Advisory Matters
Wake County tax officials reported severe revenue shortfalls driven by commercial valuation appeals, brownfield exclusions, and a property tax exemption loophole used by apartment owners.
Data Center Siting and Environmental Concerns
Residents and activists packed City Hall to demand a 32-month moratorium on major data centers to protect local water, air, and electricity supplies, while the council ultimately approved a six-month pause.
Opposition to Rezoning Case Z-43-25 (Litchford Road)
Residents and commissioners clashed over a 54-unit residential project on Litchford Road, citing dangerous traffic conditions, narrow un-curbed roads on Johnsdale Road, and safety hazards near Millbrook High School.