Mayor· 2024–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Janet Cowell
Raleigh
About
Janet Cowell's mayoral campaign for Raleigh focused heavily on key urban issues including housing, safety, and affordability. Leveraging her extensive experience, she prioritized addressing the city's housing needs and taking a measured, careful approach to urban development and infrastructure like data centers.
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Campaign promises (2)
- developmentJanet Cowell wants to make a new push for affordable housing in Raleigh.Related votes
- infrastructureCowell has taken a careful approach regarding the consideration of a 6-month pause on data centers in the city.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 3:10:13
- Avg per meeting
- 9:03
- Segments
- 4606
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Hillsborough Street 2040 Vision Plan
Virtual Meeting Authorizations for Committees
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Parking Enterprise Fund Rate Adjustments and On-Street Meter Fees
Generates approximately $7.2 million in additional revenue under Option 1 and eliminates reliance on the general fund.
Raleigh Convention Center Fire Damage Repairs
Retains approximately $4 million in booked revenue and safeguards 28,000 hotel room stays.
S. New Hope Road Grocery-Anchored Mixed-Use Development
Encourages commercial retail investment and brings grocery options to an underserved area.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Cowell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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