Campaign News Updates
Join Mayor McFarlane and Rock in the Spring!
Click here to join us for this special event recognizing our Mayor and Raleigh’s future. Description: Rock in the Spring Location: Southland Ballroom Date & Time: 3/23/2013 at 4:30 PM Address: 614 N West Street, Raleigh, NC Join Mayor McFarlane … Continue reading
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75-year lease of Dix property secured
Nancy McFarlane: Today Governor Bev Perdue, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and I signed the 75-year lease of the Dorthea Dix property for future use as a park. This is an incredible day for our city, the surrounding region and … Continue reading
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BBC Interview: Raleigh recognized as the USA’s premier up-and-coming city!
Nancy McFarlane: I was honored to represent our city and mayors across the U.S. in an interview with the BBC titled ‘Cities of the Future.’ Our city’s residents know that Raleigh is the best place to live , work and … Continue reading
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State approves lease of Dix campus
Nancy McFarlane: Thank you to the Council of State of North Carolina for having the wisdom, foresight and courage to create an incredible park on the Dorothea Dix property. Our children and their children and their children will thank them. … Continue reading
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Thank you Code for Raleigh!
Nancy McFarlane: I want to say thank you to the volunteers with Code for Raleigh, for stepping up to create this technical resource to encourage participation in the Adopt-a-Bus Shelter program. I am excited for many remaining opportunities for citizen … Continue reading
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Our city filters over 50 million gallons of water a day! New wastewater treatment report available
Nancy McFarlane: The 2011-2012 Annual Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Report is now available online. This report highlights the performance of the our city’s collection system and wastewater treatment plant. Our city cleans and filters over 50 million gallons … Continue reading
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Raleigh highlighted in the WSJ for attracting highly skilled workers
Nancy McFarlane: Cities across the U.S. are struggling with a mismatch between worker education levels and job vacancies. Not Raleigh! Our city continues to attract highly skilled workers and maintains one of the narrowest education gaps in the country. Educational … Continue reading
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Our Firefighters deserve our thanks
Nancy McFarlane: Back in July I had an excellent time at FireOps 101. Check out the story at 14:47. A huge thank you to our Fire Department for your dedicated service to our community. You guys are amazing! We appreciate … Continue reading
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Our growing economy is dependent on expanding recreational opportunities in our city
“You start a business in an area like Raleigh because of the low cost-of-living and educated workforce, but you STAY in a community like Raleigh because of it’s parks, greenways and other cultural amenities.” Watch video
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Solar powered waste reduction efforts gaining momentum
Raleigh Downtowner: The City of Raleigh will unveiled its first Big Belly solar trash compactor at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and North Street this morning. The ceremony is part of the new “Clean is Green Raleigh” campaign and … Continue reading
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