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Raleigh Government

A lot of people and organizations work together to keep Raleigh communities successful and running smoothly. Raleigh’s dedication to being an efficient and well-governed community helps to ensure that its residents keep investing in the city as they continuously purchase Raleigh real estate. Here is some important information about Raleigh’s government and infrastructure, including useful contact information for popular Raleigh services. City Government: The city’s government, an eight-member council with a mayor, makes most of the decisions that govern Raleigh. The council is responsible for deciding on policy, enacting laws and reviewing and adopting the city budget. All of the members are elected for two-year terms, five by districts and three (including the mayor) at large. For more information on the council, including their meeting minutes, visit http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_306_207_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Government/Elected_Officials/Cat-Index.html. Emergency Management: The Office of Emergency Management is in charge of creating and maintaining a city framework that will protect Raleigh communities against major hazards and disasters, and assist in coping with those when they occur. For more information, visit http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_306_202_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Fire_and_ECC/Cat-Index.html. Division of Motor Vehicles: For all driving-related services, including registering a car in North Carolina, getting or renewing a license, or titling a vehicle, contact the local DMV at 919-715-7000, or visit http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/. Fire Department: With twenty-eight stations serving Raleigh in strategic locations, the city is well-staffed in case of a fire emergency. If you have a fire emergency, call 911 to contact the Fire Department. For information on the station closest to your home, visit http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_202_0_43/http%3B/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Fire/Cat-2CA-20041207-102611-Fire_Station_Locations.html. Public Works: In Raleigh, all garbage, recycling and yard waste is collected from the curb each week on the same day. The day of the week is determined by which of the four quadrants of the city you own real estate in. For more information on your garbage day or on collection in general, call Solid Waste Services at 919-831-6890. For Water and Sewer management questions contact: http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=Login&parentid=0&in_hi_userid=2&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=208&PageID=0 Police Department and Public Safety: Raleigh is divided into six police districts, serviced by police dedicated to keeping their communities as safe and free from crime as possible while simultaneously forming a good relationship with the citizens they serve. With the Police Department’s hard work, more and more people feel safe and comfortable purchasing Raleigh real estate and settling in the low-crime area for good. During an emergency, call 911. But for more information on the Police Department, call 919-890-3335, or visit http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_306_202_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Police/Cat-Index.html. Public Transportation: Those who are not fans of driving will love Raleigh’s excellent public transit system, known as Capital Area Transit, or CAT. Catching a CAT is extremely convenient and better for the environment. For more information, or for bus schedules, call 919-485-RIDE (7433) or visit http://www.gotriangle.org/index.php. Raleigh communities also have an outstanding transportation service for residents with disabilities. The program is known as Accessible Raleigh Transportation (or ATR), and you can find more information on routes and services by calling 919-890-3459. Social Services: One of Raleigh’s best resources for its communities is its Division of Social Services (DSS), which services all of Raleigh’s residents, families and children. They offer an incredible number of different programs and services, including but not limited to: adoption services, child protective services, child support enforcement, food and nutrition services, foster care, and refugee care. For a complete listing of programs and services, and for more information on DSS in general, call their CARE-LINE at 919-855-4400 or visit http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/index.htm. For more info, check the city’s website (http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=Gateway&parentid=None&in_hi_userid=2&control=SetCommunity&PageID=0&CommunityID=208).

 

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