Council Member· 2024–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Mitchell Silver
Raleigh
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:29:59
- Avg per meeting
- 5:00
- Segments
- 1908
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Top issues during term (11)(General)
Affordable Housing Rental Development Funding & Duplex Village Bonds
None identified; mailing costs are nominal.
Data Center Siting and Environmental Concerns
Potential impact on municipal utility planning and local energy infrastructure costs.
Potential Teen Curfew and Youth Engagement
Potential staffing and operational costs for expanded police enforcement.
Proposed Youth Protection and Curfew Ordinance
Downtown entertainment spots and late-night eateries might see a dip in revenue as teens and their families stay home after dark.
immigration enforcement
While there's no official price tag yet, increased enforcement could mean extra costs for local social services and potential legal battles for the city.
food truck regulations
Local food truck owners might face minor administrative hurdles or relocation costs, while nearby brick-and-mortar restaurants could see shifts in their lunchtime foot traffic.
youth curfews
Tightening curfews could mean spending more city cash on police overtime to actually enforce the rules.
Economic Development and Business Recruitment Strategy
100% of Raleigh Economic Development funding comes from the City of Raleigh budget, totaling over $1.6 million since 2021.
teen curfew policy
It won't cost much to keep on the shelf, but enforcing it later could mean overtime pay for police.
curfew regulations
City taxpayers might foot a higher bill for increased police overtime and administrative costs tied to curfew enforcement.
smart city technology
Initial tech investments should pay off by saving money on city operations and planning down the road.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Silver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.