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Who is running for Raleigh City Council? Live forums for all districts, Raleigh mayor

WakeUP Wake County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group that encourages public engagement and participation in key issues facing Triangle residents, will host a series of forums so that voters can hear from candidates running for Raleigh City Council and the mayor's office.

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WakeUP Wake County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group that encourages public engagement and participation in key issues facing Triangle residents, will host a series of forums so that voters can hear from the 27 candidates running for Raleigh City Council and the mayor's office.

Hear from those who wish to represent you on uniquely local issues like public transportation, affordable housing, walkable and resilient neighborhoods, and services such as parks and utilities.

Each forum is free and open to the public. Each will be streamed on WRAL.com and in the WRAL News app for those who can't attend in person.

The 2022 Raleigh City Council Candidate Forum Series is hosting seven events, one for each city council district and the at-large office and one for mayor:

Register to attend to get updates on time, place and topics.

Childcare will be available upon request at each location. Masks are encouraged.

WakeUP Wake County is partnering with AARP North Carolina, Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance, El Pueblo, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation, Raleigh/Apex NAACP, NC Asian Americans Together, League of Women Voters of Wake County, LGBT Center of Raleigh, Muslim American Public Affairs Council, and Oaks & Spokes to host the 2022 Raleigh City Council Candidate Forum Series ahead of this November’s midterm elections.

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