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Raleigh City Council At-Large · Nov 3, 2026

Clark Rinehart

Candidate for City Council At-Large

15 candidates · 8 seats6 sourced positions

Clark Rinehart is running for Raleigh City Council At-Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Founder of LOCAL Coworking, a coworking consultancy and fractional management group. Former interim executive director of Innovate Raleigh and of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.

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Citizens for A Safe and Secure Raleigh (CSSR); RPPA/Teamsters Local 391 The News & Observer · Feb 10, 2026
Campaign website
www.clarkforraleigh.com

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Where Clark Rinehart stands: positions on the record

Housing bond1 sourced position

  • Would vote for an affordable housing bond and suggested one of about $125 million or more.

    “An affordable housing bond, in the neighborhood of $125 million or more, would provide dedicated funding to build and preserve affordable homes”

    Own statementThe News & Observer · Feb 10, 2026

Missing middle housing1 sourced position

  • Supports Raleigh's missing middle policies allowing duplexes, accessory dwelling units and townhomes, with design standards for compatibility.

    “Allowing duplexes, accessory dwelling units and townhomes along with other housing types, increases housing options for neighbors and helps stabilize prices.”

    Own statementThe News & Observer · Feb 10, 2026

Police staffing1 sourced position

  • Said the city needs more police officers, while continuing co-responder and violence prevention programs.

    “We need adequate staffing for RPD to maintain reasonable response times, strengthen community policing and ensure our neighborhoods are safe and secure.”

    Own statementThe News & Observer · Feb 10, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

  • Supports expanding the city's Bringing Neighbors Home pilot program.

    “Housing-first approaches have proven effective in reducing chronic homelessness and connecting residents to supportive services”

    Own statementThe News & Observer · Feb 10, 2026

North Hills rezoning1 sourced position
Top issues1 sourced position

  • Named affordable housing, multimodal transit and public safety as the city's three most pressing issues.

    Own statementINDY Week · Feb 6, 2026

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