2019 City of Raleigh Mayoral Candidates

Online Submission Form

The Raleigh Chamber builds a thriving regional economy, enhances our community’s quality of life, and strengthens our member businesses. We look forward to working with our elected leaders to implement public policy that will achieve this mission for Wake County residents.

Please answer the questions below by Aug. 28

Open-ended responses must be limited to 250 words. Unanswered questions will be left blank and marked, “Did not answer.” Your answers will be published on www.raleighchamber.org and will not be edited by Chamber staff.

Please contact Syreeta Hargrove with any questions or challenges you experience with the online submission form.

Phone: 919.664.7017
Email: shargrove@raleighchamber.org

Thank you for your participation!

Questions 1 - 19

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(NOT FOR PUBLICATION) Do you plan to attend the 2019 Chamber Briefing on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Chamber? *

Yes No

1. What are you hoping to achieve as an elected official that will foster a healthy and innovative business environment in both the near and long term? *

2. What is your long-term vision for growth in Raleigh? *

3. Do you support the use of incentives for the attraction and retention of businesses? *

Yes No

4. The approved Wake County Transit plan is underway to expand bus service countywide, implement four bus rapid transit lines, and initiate regional commuter rail. What would you like to see the City of Raleigh do to accelerate and/or complement this enhanced transit service? *

5. How do you plan to involve the business community in the decision making process in our city? *

6. How would you grade the city's support of innovation, entrepreneurs, and small business owners over the last five to 10 years? How will you support each of them moving forward? *

7. What do you see as the city's number one challenge? *

8. Identify two specific areas in the city budget where you might reduce spending and two specific areas where you might increase spending. *

9. How will you balance the increased infrastructure and personnel funding needs of the city while also addressing economic growth, affordability, and quality of life? *

10. Do you feel Raleigh has enough density and do we currently have the infrastructure to support more? *

11. Please rank the following priorities, if elected to Raleigh City Council.

Transportation/Transit - Continue to promote and implement an effective transit plan to optimize service delivery and position the city for ongoing growth *

Affordable Housing - Develop an effective affordable housing plan through collaboration with the government, the private sector, the community, and individuals *

Growth and Sustainability - Establish a deliberate and realistic approach to address growth and mobility while preserving our environment and healthy communities *

Social and Economic Vitality - Improve economic and social opportunities in vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships *

Economic Strength - Create a business-friendly environment to attract, retain, and grow business; diversify the economic base; and create job opportunities for all citizens *

Great Government - Promote a vision of a city government that partners with all levels of government to empower, protect, and serve its citizens through a culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation *

Public Safety - Provide a safe, secure, and healthy community through coordinated, efficient, and effective public safety services *

12. Name (as it will appear on ballot) *

13. Email Address (for communication purposes only) *

14. Phone Number *

15. Please select which campaign-related information you would like featured in our Voters' Guide. Information below will not appear online unless authorized by you. *

16. Campaign Email *

17. Campaign Website *

18. Campaign Facebook *

19. Campaign Twitter *

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