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City of Raleigh Budgets $108mm for Public Transit Projects in 2025

City of Raleigh Budgets $108mm for Public Transit Projects in 2025

by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

City of Raleigh plans on spending $130,000,000 on transportation capital expenses in 2024, and $456,580,000 over the next 5 years. The Bus Rapid Transit project is by far the largest line item. The idea behind the project is to create corridors for buses. This article...
Land Subdivision Process Requires Approval of 10 Different City Employees

Land Subdivision Process Requires Approval of 10 Different City Employees

by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 26, 2025 | City Council, Taxes, Uncategorized

Below is a screenshot from the city of Raleigh portal for a proposed subdivision process I have been trying to get done at my home in Raleigh. We have a large lot that is big enough for two R4 designated lots, which would increase the inventory in our desirable...
City of Raleigh Budgets $108mm for Public Transit Projects in 2025

City Spends $29,000 on LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study

by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 24, 2025 | Spending, Uncategorized

City of Raleigh recently announces the completion of a study on the “historic context” of LGBTQIA+ history and culture in Raleigh. The program cost $29,000. More per the city of Raleigh: “The City of Raleigh, on behalf of the Raleigh Historic...
Fiscal Year 2025 Raises Property Taxes 11 Percent

Fiscal Year 2025 Raises Property Taxes 11 Percent

by watchingraleig | Mar 21, 2025 | Taxes, Uncategorized

The FY25 budget will reflect changes to the City’s property tax base resulting from Wake County’scounty-wide re-evaluation of real estate values. The FY25 budget does not recommend a revenueneutral rate. The tax rate proposed for this budget is $0.355, or 35.5 cents...
  • Penalty Payments to WCPSS Total over $500,000 annually
  • City of Raleigh Budgets $108mm for Public Transit Projects in 2025
  • City of Raleigh to Spend $227mm on Water Infrastructure in 2025
  • Land Subdivision Process Requires Approval of 10 Different City Employees
  • Barwell Road Project 69% Over Budget, Not Complete
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