Raleigh City Council District A · Nov 3, 2026
Whitney Hill
Candidate for City Council District A
Whitney Hill is running for Raleigh City Council District A in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mitchell Silver.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026
In 4 daysSmall business owner who founded Carolina Web Consultants in 1996; former corporate project manager and IT director. Chairs the Raleigh North Citizen Advisory Committee.
- Campaign website
- whitneyforraleigh.org
Where Whitney Hill stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Says growth should pay for itself and residents should not face unnecessary tax increases.
“Growth should pay for itself and residents should not face unnecessary tax increases.”
Own statementWhitney Hill for Raleigh
Growth1 sourced position
In 2024 said he opposes Raleigh's missing middle housing policy and that zoning within neighborhoods should be protected.
“I am against Missing Middle. Raleigh citizens should expect zoning within their neighborhoods to be protected.”
Own statementThe News & Observer · Sep 26, 2024
Public safety1 sourced position
In 2024 named police understaffing and pay as the top issue facing Raleigh.
“Our police department is severely understaffed and underpaid.”
Own statementThe News & Observer · Sep 26, 2024
Housing2 sourced positions
In 2024 said housing costs are a supply problem and the city should stop slowing zoning changes, permits and inspections.
“The first step would be to stop the slow walking of zoning changes, building permits and inspections downtown.”
Own statementThe News & Observer · Sep 26, 2024
as reported by The News & Observer; not a direct quote
At a 2024 ONE Wake assembly, answered no to raising local affordable housing funding to $70 million a year "without seeing a plan."
Forum answerThe News & Observer
Elections1 sourced position
In 2024 opposed the council moving to four-year terms without a voter referendum.
“I was against the decision to go to four year terms without a voter referendum.”
Own statementINDY Week
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Raleigh City Council District A in 2024 (lost).
Own statementWake County Board of Elections · Nov 15, 2024
Also running for City Council District A
- Mitchell Silver (incumbent)
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