Q: As Chair of the City Council’s Growth & Natural Resources committee, what are your top priorities for environmental conservation in Raleigh? Jane Harrison: My top priorities are climate and environmental justice. This means protecting and restoring natural resources, especially in neighborhoods that have traditionally faced environmental harm or have had limited access to greenContinueContinue reading “Q&A on the Environment”
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Week without Driving
I’m participating in the national challenge “Week Without Driving” (Sept. 30 – Oct. 6) to showcase the barriers that non-drivers face when trying to move safely in our communities, and recommit to Raleigh being a great place for everyone to get around, including those who don’t use a personal motor vehicle. People without a carContinueContinue reading “Week without Driving”
Q&A on Affordable Housing
Q: What’s the difference between subsidized housing for low-income residents and generally affordable housing for middle-income residents? Jane Harrison: Subsidies are used for income-restricted housing, typically for those earning 30-80% of the area median income (AMI). Median household income in Raleigh is ~$75,000. The market doesn’t naturally provide enough affordable housing at or below theseContinueContinue reading “Q&A on Affordable Housing”
Q&A on Community Engagement
Q: Going into this next term, how will you ensure that all voices in our community, especially those from underrepresented groups, are heard and considered in decisions at city council? Jane Harrison: I think that’s where it’s really important to stay close to the ground. I represent a diverse district—university students, working families with kids,ContinueContinue reading “Q&A on Community Engagement”
It’s campaign season!
See my September e-newsletter HERE. Get your yard signs! Please email janeharrisonraleigh@gmail.com with your address if you’d like a yard sign delivered to your home. Your support means a lot!!! Endorsements: I’m proud to be endorsed by the Wake County Democratic Party, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Raleigh Professional Firefighters Association, NC Police Benevolent Association, EqualityContinueContinue reading “It’s campaign season!”
August Updates
Read my August e-newsletter HERE. Topics include the re-location of Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh’s affordable housing summit, how to get involved with your city, and more!
Let’s get organized.
Election Day (November 5, 2024) is coming soon and we need to be ready. If you’re concerned about the economy, voting rights, the environment, reproductive healthcare, or simply democracy, you can’t sit this one out. We have a slate of key state races that will make or break whether North Carolina is a state weContinueContinue reading “Let’s get organized.”
The environment is our home.
I dedicated June’s newsletter to the environment and how we protect it in Raleigh. Read HERE for how the City works to: Safeguard the Falls Lake watershed Pick up litter with the Great Raleigh Cleanup Provide recycling education Reduce greenhouse gas emissions And address environmental topics Sign up for newsletters to be emailed to youContinueContinue reading “The environment is our home.”
May newsletter
City Council campaign kick-off, housing first, election changes, and around Raleigh…Read HERE for my May newsletter.
April newsletter
Go Pack!, election changes, Lake Johnson pool upgrades, and Atlanta…Read HERE for my April newsletter.