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17329
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Raleigh County's population is increasing three percent each year making it one of the nation's fastest growing metropolises. Due to this annual increase, city planners must accommodate a burgeoning population by building up not out; much of Raleigh County's land is either developed or protected natural environments. Increased housing in urban areas demands greater transportation efficiency and to compensate, county voters will vote on raising transit taxes one half cent.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 32, Aug 2012, p5, 8 Periodical Website
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20730
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In the upcoming Raleigh City Council District D election the Wake County Democratic Party has endorsed two candidates despite only one position being available. The Party endorsed both incumbent Councilman Thomas Crowder and Jim Kemp Sherron frustrating the district's residents. Early voting for the District D Council position starts on September 19th.
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23044
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Raleigh faces an affordable housing crisis and recently turned down an opportunity to improve the problem. The city has lacked an overarching vision to solve the crisis, but that may soon change with upcoming City Council housing plan presentations.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 20, May 2015, p5-6, il Periodical Website
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36103
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A reprint of an article published in the Spring 1917 Training Quarterly, ECTTS alumna Lizzie Stewart shared her impression of North Carolina’s capital. As it turned out, her impression suggested the city’s governing body was not impressive.