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🎤 City Council’s new public comment period

Raleigh City Council’s new public comment period
Inside the Raleigh City Council chamber in the Raleigh Municipal Building.
City Council holds its meetings in the Raleigh Municipal Building. | Photo by City of Raleigh
Raleigh City Council will soon implement a new public comment period to maximize public participation at its meetings. After hearing recommendations from the Community Engagement Board last March, City Council agreed to move one of its two public comment sessions to another day and guarantee a set amount of time for each speaker.

“Our goal is to make it more accessible, encourage broader participation, and not have it compete with the public hearing process,” Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin told RALtoday. “The [first Tuesday] meetings at times run until midnight, which is hardly fair to those waiting to speak at the public hearings [which take place after public comment].”

The new public comment period, time dedicated solely for Raleighites to voice their opinions about any topic related to the city, is planned to be held the second Tuesday of the month following the council’s afternoon work session. This will replace the public comment period that was previously held on the first Tuesday of the month, which began at 7 p.m.

The second monthly public comment period will still be held every third Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Help the city decide what time the new the public comment period will begin — 6 or 7 p.m. — by responding to this one question poll. The results will be presented during City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, May 2.

Additionally, City Council agreed that each speaker is guaranteed three minutes to speak. Citizens are able to comment in person at the Raleigh Municipal Building at 222 W. Hargett St., or leave a message remotely by voicemail. Learn more about how to sign up, procedures, and rules.
Asked

Have you ever spoken at a city council meeting?
A. Yes
B. No, but I’m planning to
C. No, I’m not interested
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Marbles Kids Museum
 
Events
Tuesday, April 18
Wednesday, April 19
  • Wellness Wednesdays | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N. Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | Title Boxing Club will host this outdoor workout session.
  • WCPSS Round 2 Magnet Information Session | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 10-11 a.m. | Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Dr., Cary | Free | Meet with staff and explore magnet schools’ engaging curriculum that’s designed to help your child see things differently.*
Thursday, April 20
  • Lunchtime Trivia | Thursday, April 20 | 12:15-12:45 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Quench your mid-day thirst for knowledge with a bite-sized trivia game and a chance to win prizes.
Friday, April 21
  • Raleigh Earth Day | Friday, Apr. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Explore Earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.
Saturday, April 22
  • Trunkshow Spring Vintage Market | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Trunkshow, 1526 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh + Tap Yard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy a day of food, beer, music, crystal healing, fresh flowers, coffee, art, tons of vintage clothes, household goods, and furniture.
  • “Emily in Paris” Costume Brunch | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 12-2 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $89 | Dress up for this French-themed brunch inspired by the Netflix show.
Plan Ahead
  • The How to Buy A House Class | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Loading Dock, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 115, Raleigh | Free | Join local market expert and Raleigh rep, Charlotte Davenport, for an in-person, interactive + pressure-free class where you’ll break down the home-buying process while enjoying food and a cocktail.*
100+ more spring events
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What is “legal THC?”
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Locals can visit TREK CBD in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Apex, Holly Springs, and online. | Photo via TREK CBD
If you know, you know: “Legal THC” — aka hemp-derived Delta 9 THC products — can be a great option for relieving stress and anxiety, supporting relaxation, and helping with sleep and pain.

Trek CBD, a local retailer all about helping folks on their wellness journeys, answers FAQs:
Learn more + shop "legal THC"
Please note: Trek CBD advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by RALtoday.
News Notes
Open
  • An overnight parking lot for planes is now open at RDU. The new area will help the airport operate more efficiently between 5 and 8 a.m. — when one-third of the airport’s flights depart — by giving planes a place to spend the night. The West Remain Overnight lot is located north of the main terminal near Observation Park. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
  • Two new restaurants are slated to open in the Poyner Place shopping center near Triangle Town Center. Raleigh-based Bullard Restaurant Group has plans to open a Moe’s Southwest Grill and Brunches, a Wilmington-based restaurant, in a single-story building. (Triangle Business Journal)
Transit
  • The City of Raleigh has temporarily paused its bikeshare program. Why? Cardinal Bikeshare is currently undergoing a change in vendors for operations and maintenance of the system. Service is targeted to reopen on Tuesday, May 16. Bonus: The city will offer 60 days of free rides upon the system’s reopening.
Watch
  • Comedian and SNL star Pete Davidson is posting up for five nights at Goodnights Comedy Club from Tuesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 11. Although tickets to his performances are currently sold out, we’ll be on the lookout for any seat openings.
Network
  • Raleigh-Durham Startup Week kicks off today, April 18. During this free, three-day event geared toward startups, hear from local leaders in the industry and meet members of the Triangle’s entrepreneurial community. Bonus: Don’t miss the GrepBeat Happy Hour tonight at Bull McCabes in Durham.
Legacy
  • Local restaurateur Floye Dombalis, also known as the “Matriarch of The Mecca,” died last week. The Dombalis family opened Raleigh’s oldest restaurant in 1930, with Floye leading the charge for more than 60 years. (WRAL)
Home
  • Spring is here in Raleigh and summer isn’t far behind. Here are 10 things you can do to ensure your AC is running efficiently as the temps start to heat up around the Triangle. Pro tip: Schedule a Spring AC tune-up through Sunday, April 30 for just $59 per system.*
Travel
  • What trip would be worth leaving Raleigh? For City Editor Anne, it’s Nashville, TN, to eat breakfast at the Pancake Pantry (possibly with Taylor Swift). Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.
Shop
  • This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.
 
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🌟 Dim the lights

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting a Statewide Star Party on Friday, April 21. | Photo by Jeremy Thomas via Unsplash
International Dark Sky Week, an initiative to combat light pollution in cities all over the world, kicked off on Saturday, April 15. Do you want to see stars over our city — even downtown? Follow these recommendations from the International Dark Sky Association.

Help measure night sky brightness as a “citizen-scientist” with Globe at Night.

Inventory your home lighting by following the IDA checklist — it could be as easy as pointing an upward-facing light toward the ground.

Find local stargazing events. Consider supporting the Raleigh Astronomy Club, and visit the 2023 NC Statewide Star Party. Or, plan a trip to your nearest Dark Site and tag us on Instagram (@RALtoday) with your view of the night sky. Bonus: The Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 19-April 22.
4 more ways to protect the night
The Wrap
 
Anne Tate in a white sweater

Today’s edition by:
Anne
From the editor
Last weekend, the RALtoday team joined The Great Raleigh Cleanup and a handful of our wonderful readers for a morning of community service. More than 40 people came together to pick up litter from trails around Walnut Creek Wetland Park for two hours.

We collected 1,325 pounds of trash. Wowza. Thank you to everyone who came and made this event a success.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We answered some local Reddit questions.
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