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Council Member· 2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Megan Patton

Raleigh

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
2:27:34
Avg per meeting
8:12
Segments
3007

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Sep 2026[39]

Data Center Siting and Environmental Concerns

Potential impact on municipal utility planning and local energy infrastructure costs.

critical↑Jan 2026[39]

Affordable Housing Rental Development Funding & Duplex Village Bonds

None identified; mailing costs are nominal.

high↑Apr 2026[31]

Solid Waste Department Culture and Operations

The average account holder will see a 9.8% rate increase, amounting to about $2.55 more per account monthly.

critical↓Apr 2026[29]

Opposition to Rezoning Case Z-43-25 (Litchford Road)

Private investment in housing offset by potential public infrastructure burdens.

high↑Oct 2026[21]

Oakwood Neighborhood Halloween Event Permitting

Potential special event permitting fees up to $10,000 for neighborhood organizers.

critical↓Jul 2026[20]

Potential Teen Curfew and Youth Engagement

Potential staffing and operational costs for expanded police enforcement.

medium↑Jun 2026[20]

Public Art and Design Board Administration

Capital costs range between $1.85 million and $3.6 million depending on structural and art complexity.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Downtown Mixed-Use Developments and Streetscape Variances

Staff resources and potential enforcement costs may be required.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

FY2027-2028 Arts Grant Workshop and Partner Events

Involves future cultural grant funding allocations for the city's arts community.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Historic District Design Review and Permitting

Funded through existing planning project allocations.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Unified Development Ordinance Omnibus Text Changes (TC-3-26)

Negligible administrative impact on city operations.

critical↓Mar 2026[14]

FY2027 Annual Budget Adoption

Reflects a 3.1% increase for median residential utility customers using 4 CCF.

high↓Mar 2026[14]

Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

Contract costs associated with municipal surveillance technology deployment.

high↓Mar 2026[13]

Leaf Out Tree Planting Program

Implementing the tree planting campaign will require dedicated initial funding in the upcoming municipal budget.

critical↑Mar 2026[13]

Fair Housing Advisory Matters

The tax exemption loophole and appeals have cost millions in city tax revenue, threatening municipal services and forcing budget trade-offs.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

2022 Parks Bond Implementation

Costs are currently being evaluated with design professionals.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Morning Dove Road and Crestwyck Court Parking Restrictions

Cost of signage installation by the transportation department.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Daycare Regulation Overhaul (TC-5-26)

Reduces legal and administrative expenses for daycare operators.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Custom Signage Plan Amendments (TC-6-26)

None anticipated for the city.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Dix Park West Campus Master Plan Review

Future capital improvement and development costs will be tied to master plan implementation.

Decisions during term (486)

Recorded while Patton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Rezoning Z-23-26 — Chappell Drive (Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street)

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Rezoning Z-25-26 — Ashe Avenue and Wakefield Avenue

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Rezoning Z-32-26 — Prince Drive (south of Jones Franklin Road)

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 6, 2026

Professional Services – Mobility Hub Study – WSP USA, Inc.

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 6, 2026

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Subcommittees - Meeting Options

approvedVoted yes7-1Oct 6, 2026

Ordinance - Temporary Six-month Moratorium - Certain Data Centers

deniedVoted no1-7Oct 6, 2026

Rezoning Z-43-25: 6309 Litchford Road

approvedVoted no6-2Oct 6, 2026

Rezoning Z-50-25: 2233 & 2321 Capital Boulevard

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 6, 2026

Rezoning Z-07-26: 3911 Western Boulevard

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Raleigh Police Department Foundation - Donation of Equipment - Various

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Annexation AX-18-26: 2905 Hodge Road, SE Intersection of Scenic Woods Drive and Hodge Road (District C Upon Annexation

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Annexation AX-25-26 – Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 601 & 603 Hurley Street (District D)

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Interlocal Agreement – Memorandum of Understanding – North Carolina State University - National Transit Database

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Interlocal Agreement – Triangle Regional Model – Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Contract Services - Studios at 2800 Hotel Operations - Black Smoke and Associates

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Contract Services - Property Management Affordable Housing Portfolio – Barker Realty, Inc. – Contract Amendment No 1

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Contract Services - Dix Park Janitorial Services - R.W. Daniels Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Service Master of Wake County and DeWhit Facility Services LLC

approved8-0Oct 6, 2026

Contract Services - Master Services Agreement - On-Call Maintenance for Traffic Signal Loop Repair - Various Vendors

Voting record (219)

210 yes9 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to adopt the temporary six-month moratorium ordinance, with the technical correction regarding applicable projects exempted by State law incorporated as noted by the City Attorney.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement (inserted below) dated October 6, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to deny the zoning amendment.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to approve all Items of the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the 2023 Reimbursement Agreement as well as the conveyance of temporary easements to Bin-Hodges LLC to allow for floodplain benching work on City-owne

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve the minutes.

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement (inserted below) dated October 6, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates d

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Receive the Annual Report as information. Approve the Annual Workplan.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement (inserted below) dated October 6, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates d

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract award to WSP USA, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,068,851.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to authorize a November 4, 2026 public hearing.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to authorize Option Two, which allows eligible boards to choose their meeting format as needed, and authorize the desired format of their subcommittees.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to authorize an October 20, 2026 public hearing.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Receive the annual report as information. Approve the Annual Workplan.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to uphold the Chairperson's request to remove regular member Johnnie Lee Thomas, elevate alternate member John Evans, and declare an alternate vacancy.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to: G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the City Attorney in order to preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege. G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5). To establish or to i

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to adopt the resolution ordering the closing and related actions with the conditions outlined.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Motion to hold the public hearing open until October 20, 2026.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Professional Services – Mobility Hub Study – WSP USA, Inc.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Subcommittees - Meeting Options

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance - Temporary Six-month Moratorium - Certain Data Centers

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Rezoning Z-43-25: 6309 Litchford Road

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Rezoning Z-50-25: 2233 & 2321 Capital Boulevard

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Rezoning Z-07-26: 3911 Western Boulevard

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Receive the annual report as information. Approve the annual workplan

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to approve all Items of the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to cancel the public hearing for Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-19-26.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to adopt the resolution confirming liens against property.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to authorize a November 4, 2026 public hearing.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to authorize staff to draft a text change.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates described in th

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates described in th

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adopt the resolution to create the internal Sister Cities board and receive the presentation as information.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approve the annual work plan.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to adopt a resolution confirming liens against the properties.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to suspend the rules and reappoint Steve Brechbiel and Carrie Hasbrouck by acclamation.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates described in th

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026 contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning text amendment.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to: G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the City Attorney in order to preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Rezoning Z-22-26 Hearing Date Scheduling

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Custom Signage Plan External Text Change Authorization

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Establishment of Raleigh Sister Cities Advisory Commission

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Annual Work Plan

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Police Advisory Board Annual Report and Work Plan

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Rezoning Z-12-26 Approval - Rock Quarry Road