San Francisco bakery scammed by city program after spending $27k repairing vandalism

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City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Tuesday December 16th Edition

Raleigh residents are encouraged to stay informed and engaged with local government and community programming. The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 highlights opportunities to get active, connect with city staff, and participate in local decision-making—both in person and virtually.

Whether you’re looking to unwind with a wellness activity, connect with city outreach teams, or observe public boards in action, here’s what’s happening around Raleigh today.

🧘 Yoga in the Park at the Historic Borden Building

11:00 a.m. | Tuesday

Category: Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

Start your day with a relaxing and energizing yoga session at the Historic Borden Building. This outdoor wellness program is part of the City of Raleigh’s ongoing efforts to promote healthy lifestyles through accessible recreation opportunities.

Registration required via RecLink.

📚 Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library

2:00 p.m. | Tuesday

Category: Community Engagement

Meet City of Raleigh representatives during this outreach event at the Duraleigh Community Library. Residents can ask questions, learn about city services, and get connected to local resources and programs designed to support the community.

🎨 Public Art and Design Board Meeting

5:00 p.m. | Tuesday

Category: Boards and Commissions

Format: Virtual

The Public Art and Design Board will meet to discuss ongoing and upcoming public art initiatives across Raleigh. These meetings play an important role in shaping the city’s visual and cultural landscape and are open to the public.

Virtual meeting link available through the City of Raleigh.

Why This Matters

City boards, outreach events, and recreation programs give Raleigh residents a direct way to participate in shaping their community. Attending meetings or engaging with city staff helps ensure transparency, inclusion, and community-driven decision-making.

For more Raleigh government meetings, boards and commissions, and community engagement opportunities, stay connected with DoRaleigh.com.

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The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Wednesday December 10th Edition

Here’s your official DoRaleigh.com civic guide to what’s happening inside Raleigh government on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. These public meetings offer residents and stakeholders the chance to stay engaged, share feedback, learn about ongoing initiatives, and influence the future of our growing city.

Whether you’re interested in historic preservation, public health, or immigrant-focused policy, Wednesday’s agenda includes several opportunities to get involved.

📅 Raleigh Historic Development Commission

8:30 a.m. — Boards and Commissions

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) is responsible for reviewing proposed changes within local historic districts and landmarks. This Wednesday morning meeting typically includes project reviews, design discussions, and policy updates that impact Raleigh’s architectural character and historic neighborhoods.

Why it matters: Raleigh’s history is preserved through intentional planning, community collaboration, and design standards. Residents, developers, and neighborhood associations regularly attend to understand how new developments or renovations align with historic preservation goals.

📅 Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting

12:00 p.m. — Boards and Commissions

The Substance Use Advisory Commission addresses a wide range of topics related to addiction, recovery services, public health resources, and community education. Meetings often highlight ongoing city partnerships, support initiatives, grant allocation, and related public health strategies.

Why it matters: Substance use continues to affect families and communities across Raleigh. Staying informed on prevention, treatment, and awareness efforts helps strengthen support systems citywide.

📅 Hispanic & Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting

6:00 p.m. — Boards and Commissions

This board is focused on policies, access, cultural support, and community integration for Raleigh’s Hispanic and immigrant populations. Wednesday’s meeting provides updates, advocacy topics, outreach plans, and feedback opportunities from residents and service partners.

Why it matters: Raleigh is rapidly diversifying, and immigrant communities play a major role in business, education, culture, and workforce development. This board helps ensure equitable access and representation.

Why These Meetings Matter for Raleigh Residents

Raleigh’s boards and commissions are where real community decisions are made. They help shape:

✔ Zoning, development, and historic preservation

✔ Public health and safety initiatives

✔ Cultural access, immigrant inclusion, and community outreach

✔ Strategic planning and policy guidance for elected officials

These meetings are open to the public, and many offer both in-person and virtual attendance options. If you care about how Raleigh grows and serves residents, attending or following these updates is a smart way to stay informed and engaged.

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We track all major City of Raleigh public meetings, events, cultural programs, and civic opportunities so you don’t miss what matters. Bookmark this page or follow our daily government guides for ongoing updates.

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Raleigh City Council to Discuss CACs on December 2 — Here’s Why Your Voice Matters

DoRaleigh is urging residents to attend the December 2 City Council meeting and show support for restoring the City’s Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs).

As Raleigh continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, community engagement has never been more important. On December 2, City Council will once again take up the topic of CACs, a long-standing community network that has historically connected residents, neighborhood leaders, nonprofits, and city officials. DoRaleigh is calling on residents to show up, speak up, and reaffirm that CACs remain essential to Raleigh’s civic health.

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What’s Happening on December 2

Two years ago, the City Council unanimously voted to return the CACs to their “unique and historic role” as a vital link between residents and City government. But despite that commitment, progress toward fully reinstating the CAC system appears stalled.

Key components are still missing, including:

• A dedicated CAC page on the City of Raleigh website

• Access to Zoom accounts or similar virtual meeting tools

• Clear structure and support for all CACs to operate consistently

These delays are more than administrative setbacks — they represent a missed opportunity for authentic community engagement.

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Why CACs Matter More Than Ever

Citizen Advisory Councils have long been one of Raleigh’s most accessible and effective public-private partnership models. Their purpose goes far beyond meetings:

1. They connect residents and city leadership.

CACs bring together citizens, neighborhood leaders, nonprofits, and City representatives in one place — creating a reliable channel for sharing local concerns and community priorities.

2. They build trust and transparency.

When residents have a seat at the table, public decisions feel more accountable and inclusive.

3. They surface real community needs.

From zoning and safety issues to infrastructure and investment priorities, CACs help ensure residents’ voices shape city policy.

In a rapidly growing city like Raleigh, restoring CACs is not just about returning to tradition — it’s a strategic investment in civic engagement, collaboration, and long-term neighborhood health.

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How Raleigh Residents Can Support CACs

DoRaleigh is asking residents to:

• Attend the December 2 City Council meeting

• Publicly support reinstating and strengthening CACs

• Advocate for immediate restoration of CAC infrastructure

(website presence, virtual meeting access, consistent communication tools)

Your voice can help make sure Raleigh rebuilds a community engagement model that works for everyone.

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Make Your Voice Heard

CACs empower neighborhoods, strengthen trust, and ensure residents play a real role in shaping Raleigh’s future. If you believe in transparent, community-driven decision-making, now is the time to speak up.

Contact Info for Raleigh City Council

To email the entire Council as a group: [email protected]  General phone contact (Council Office): 919-996-3050 

🧑‍💼 Individual Council Member Emails

Here are a few of the current members and their contact emails (for details on all members, you can visit the City Council page on the official website).  

Here are a few of the current members and their contact emails (for details on all members, you can visit the City Council page on the official website).  

Council Member (Position) / Email Address

Janet Cowell (Mayor) [email protected]  

Mitchell Silver (District A) [email protected]  

Megan Patton (District B) [email protected]  

Corey Branch (District C) [email protected]  

Christina Jones (District E) [email protected]  

(If you live in Raleigh and are not sure who your council member is, you can use the “Find Your Council Member and District” tool on the City’s Council webpage.)  

Or on Tuesdays they go to lunch at … ok too much info.

📅 City Council Meeting

Date: December 2

Location: Raleigh Municipal Building

Show your support: Let City Council know you stand with Raleigh’s CACs.

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Applications for the NYC Urban Fellows Program are now open. The program offers a nine-month fellowship combining hands-on work in mayoral offices and city agencies with seminars led by public and private sector leaders. $36,184 stipend. Apply by January 12.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/internship-and-fellowships-nyc-urban-fellows.page

#urbanism #urbanplanning #publicservice #fellowship #citygovernment

Watertown City Council Finalizes Restaurant Liquor License Ordinance to Support New Dining Options
@City of Watertown, SD
👉 https://zurl.co/TgaFT

#northeastradiosd #northeastradiosdnews #localnews #watertownsd
#southdakota #citycouncil #license #citygovernment

City of Brookings Names Johnny Mays as New Deputy City Manager
@City Of Brookings
https://zurl.co/7c9DY

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#statenews #brookingssd #cityofbrookings #citygovernment

Does the US state where you pay #IncomeTax to have any investment in a foreign corporation's #junkbonds?

#Ohio had 330 million USD of its taxpayer money going to bonds issued by the "Development Corporation for Israel".

Citizens found out and were mad.

Given all of the natural disasters of that region part of Tornado Alley (see also: tornado outbreaks of 2023, 2024, 2025) like Hurricane Helene's impact radius in NC ... given the explosion of that railcar in Ohio... does it make sense that using local workers' funds to fund rebuilding LOCALLY would make more sense?

Of course Ohioans were outraged and demanded divestment... AND guess what? IT WORKED.

People have a right to know where their money is going and why. A corrupt state treasurer (according to the people interviewed in the video) should not just do whatever he feels like doing with other people's money. Especially when people whose houses have been leveled by floods, landslide and tornadoes are in more need of that money than a billionaire building his 18th mansion.

Because THAT is what "The Development Corporation for Israel" is doing with its money from the US -- it is subsidizing tax evaders.

See also: DataSifter.mqe for more details.

#Investments #CityGovernment #StateTreasury

Read the more Detailed FACTS about the Highest crime cities in the USA ~ reading statistics with a numbers only listing, tells only Part of the story.

Is your hometown on the list? As your elected public servants ~ What is your local/state government actually DOING to curb the crime where you live?

https://www.theglobalstatistics.com/highest-crime-cities-in-the-us/

#CRIME #CityGovernment #StateGovernment #PublicServants #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #POLITICS #USA