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 (4)(Taxes Budget)
FY2027 Annual Budget Adoption
Reflects a 3.1% increase for median residential utility customers using 4 CCF.
Red Hat Amphitheater Relocation and Convention Center Expansion Financing
Authorizes up to $157.5 million in debt service supported by countywide occupancy and prepared food and beverage taxes.
Municipal Energy Management and Utility Cost Projections
City utility and fuel spending totals over $46 million annually, with projected rate increases threatening to raise operating costs.
November 2026 Bond Referendum
$101.5 million for bond projects plus $18 million in capital reserves for advanced planning
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Cowell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.