Raleigh City Council District D · Nov 3, 2026
Jevon Smith-Cook
Candidate for City Council District D
Jevon Smith-Cook is running for Raleigh City Council District D in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jane Harrison.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026
In 4 daysLeads the Research Computing Division of NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Earlier worked in technology roles at Best Buy's Geek Squad. Campaigns as Jevon Smith.
- Campaign website
- www.jevon4ral.com
Where Jevon Smith-Cook stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Says the city cannot rely on steady tax increases to fund its initiatives.
“We can't rely on steady tax increases to fund government initiatives.”
Own statementBallotpedia
Housing1 sourced position
Calls for investing in affordable housing, more housing supply and workforce development.
“We must invest affordable housing initiatives, increased housing supply, and workforce development opportunities to address both the short and long term realities of housing.”
Own statementBallotpedia
Public safety2 sourced positions
Supports funding for police and fire agencies.
“Jevon strongly supports funding police and fire agencies.”
Own statementJevon Smith for Raleigh City Council (campaign site)
His public safety plan calls for continuing to deploy advanced crime prevention and deterrence technologies.
“Continue to deploy advanced crime prevention and deterrence technologies”
Own statementJevon Smith for Raleigh City Council
Transportation1 sourced position
Calls for accelerating Raleigh's Vision Zero traffic-safety plan, saying its 2045 target is too long to wait.
Own statementJevon Smith for Raleigh City Council
Council pay1 sourced position
Pledges to donate 50% of his council salary to housing and mental health initiatives.
Own statementJevon Smith for Raleigh City Council (campaign site)
Also running for City Council District D
- Jane Harrison (incumbent)
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