2026 Candidate Housing Responses

CITYBUILDER, in collaboration with RDU New Liberals, Yes in My Triangle!, and Strong Towns Raleigh Local Conversation, invited candidates in this year’s municipal races to complete a housing questionnaire. We sent questionnaires to every candidate in the Orange County Board of Commisioners At-Large, Raleigh City Council At-Large, Raleigh City Council District C, and Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large races.

Our goal was simple: to see which candidates understand that our region needs to build more homes of every kind, from market-rate to subsidized affordable housing, and every missing middle solution in between.

Below are the full responses from those who responded, published so voters can better understand where candidates stand on housing in their communities. We will continue to publish questionnaire responses as they come in from candidates.

See how CITYBUILDER graded these responses in our 2026 Housing Report Cards. Our partner organizations will share endorsements at their own discretion.

The responses for each municipal race:

Raleigh City Council
- At-Large: James G Bledsoe, Clark Rinehart, Cameron Zamot
- District C: Corey Branch
Wake County Board of Commissioners
- At-Large: Christine Kushner, Jonathan Lambert-Melton, Robert Mitchener, Steve Rao, Kyle Stogoski
Orange County Board of Commissioners
- At-Large: Adam Beeman, Jeffrey Hoagland, Karen Stegman

Raleigh City Council (At-Large)

James G. Bledsoe

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Raleigh needs more starter homes, townhomes, duplexes, and small-scale multifamily housing, along with mixed-use buildings that place businesses on the ground floor and housing above, especially in areas already served by infrastructure. We should also remove outdated three-story height limits where appropriate to allow efficient use of land. Raleigh needs housing that lets seniors and long-time residents downsize without leaving their communities, while ensuring growth is paired with infrastructure, public safety, and neighborhood protections.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Growth should be focused along major corridors, near existing transit, employment centers, and downtown, where infrastructure, utilities, and services already exist or can be expanded efficiently. Concentrating growth in these areas reduces sprawl, limits pressure on established neighborhoods, and supports walkability and local businesses. Growth should be intentional and predictable, so neighborhoods aren’t destabilized and infrastructure, public safety, and green space can keep pace with new development.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

I support making housing more affordable, but I’m cautious about increasing public subsidies. Raleigh already carries significant debt, and subsidies alone don’t fix the underlying cost drivers. I prioritize increasing supply, reducing regulatory barriers, and lowering development costs so market-rate housing becomes more affordable naturally. Public funds should be used strategically and tied to clear outcomes, not as a substitute for structural reform.

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

I’m most supportive of housing stability efforts that help people stay housed, such as short-term assistance for seniors, veterans, and working families facing temporary hardship. I’m cautious about large, permanent subsidy programs that don’t address supply or long-term costs. Public resources should be targeted, time-limited, and paired with efforts to increase housing supply, reduce regulatory barriers, and keep neighborhoods stable.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Housing stability starts with helping people stay in their homes, not pushing them out. My platform includes a $45,000 property tax exemption to help long-time residents, especially seniors, veterans, and first responders, remain in their neighborhoods as values rise. I also support targeted, short-term assistance for residents facing temporary hardship, paired with efforts to reduce regulatory costs and increase housing supply so prices stabilize over time. Stability policies should be focused, accountable, and address root causes.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

What’s been effective is expanding missing middle housing and allowing more density along major corridors, which increases supply without pushing sprawl outward. What concerns me is when zoning changes outpace infrastructure, public safety, or neighborhood context, creating strain or backlash that undermines public trust. These policies need better phasing, predictability, and coordination with infrastructure, tree canopy protections, and services so growth is sustainable and benefits both new and long-time residents.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

Yes. There are still regulations in Raleigh’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that make housing harder to build, especially for smaller, affordable projects. Height limits and dimensional standards — like three‑story caps in many residential zones — constrain the financial viability of multifamily and missing middle housing. Parking requirements and setbacks also add cost and limit density. While recent text changes have expanded options, we should continue adjusting the UDO to reduce unnecessary barriers and help small and local builders participate.

Q: Do you support “by right” permitting, where cities must make clear, objective zoning and building standards, thus allowing developers following these rules to build new projects without delay?

I support clear, objective standards that allow projects to move efficiently while ensuring infrastructure, public safety, and neighborhood character can keep pace. “By right” permitting should apply where basic standards are met, but cities must retain the ability to enforce environmental protections, tree canopy requirements, and public safety codes. The goal is to reduce unnecessary delays without sacrificing quality or livability.

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Yes. To encourage housing affordability, Raleigh should continue expanding missing middle options like duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, and allow mixed-use buildings with businesses on the ground floor and housing above. Removing outdated three-story limits in appropriate areas and reducing parking and setback requirements can make projects financially viable for small and local builders. Any reform should be paired with infrastructure planning, neighborhood protections, and green space preservation to ensure growth is sustainable.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Yes. Albuquerque’s multi-agency transit safety and real-time reporting programs improve public safety on buses and stops. Portland and Minneapolis allow missing middle housing and mixed-use along transit corridors, paired with infrastructure planning, which increases supply while protecting neighborhoods. Adopting similar strategies in Raleigh — clear zoning, flexible height, and predictable permitting — could make housing more affordable and sustainable.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

I have supported missing middle housing reforms in Raleigh, including townhomes, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units in areas already served by infrastructure. I also advocate for mixed-use buildings and removing outdated three-story limits, which help increase supply and affordability without destabilizing neighborhoods. These efforts reflect my focus on responsible growth, infrastructure alignment, and protecting long-time residents.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

Raleigh needs more housing people can actually afford, built responsibly in neighborhoods that have the infrastructure, services, and green space to support it. Bring oaks back to the City of Oaks.

Clark Rinehart

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

All of the above. To be more specific, I believe we need more housing at every level — especially affordable missing middle options like duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, ADUs, and small(ish) apartment buildings. We also need more starter homes, senior housing, and mixed-income developments. Some of this new housing supply should be vertical neighborhoods as well on infill lots. Raleigh should rely solely on larger single-family homes or luxury apartments; we need diverse housing types that match diverse incomes and life stages.

I am a pro-housing candidate and believe that each neighborhood needs layers of accessibility for every person and family unit. I believe Raleigh has a shortage of housing, particularly affordable and attainable, which is my top priority and focus as a candidate. The city needs more housing, more choices, and in more places to ensure our city works for everyone. Affordability and attainability will be key outcomes of my campaign platform that I will measure and track throughout my tenure on Council -- if I have that privilege.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

In my opinion, this housing growth should ideally be transit-oriented and more dense. However, I would also love to see more gentile density in every neighborhood. I believe the vast majority of our new housing growth should be primarily focused in dense growth centers, near life-giving and living-wage jobs, and along major transit corridors like New Bern Avenue, Capital Boulevard, and Western Boulevard.

I want to see housing on in-fill lots in Downtown Raleigh that have by-right zoning for mixed-income vertical neighborhoods, on church parking lots that are underutilized, throughout mixed-use districts, and as close to existing infrastructure as possible. I believe focusing growth in these areas reduces traffic, supports vibrant local businesses, lowers infrastructure costs, and makes transit more viable.

Every neighborhood should be part of the affordable and attainable housing solution, but we must prioritize additional housing supply in higher density growth centers and along major corridors.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

I strongly support mixed-use and mixed-income developments that combine market-rate and affordable units. I think these types of developments are the most resilient and provide beneficial amenities for more neighbors.

I also support expanding our local Housing Bond investments and exploring public-private partnerships that allow nonprofit land owners and developers to scale up. Preserving naturally occurring affordable housing is another priority for me -- it’s often cheaper to preserve affordability than to rebuild it in parts of the city.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Wholeheartedly agree. Housing stability is critical for our community and needs to be a focus of the City Council. That means I will support eviction diversion and right-to-counsel programs, emergency rental assistance initiatives, expanding property tax relief programs for seniors and long-time homeowners, and preservation funds to prevent displacement along with tenant education and mediation programs. I believe these are some of the core components that will create the environment for housing stability in Raleigh. I will also make sure that neighbors know about these programs by using my leadership platform to spotlight what resources are available to the community.

I think it is entirely possible to increase supply while also protecting people from being displaced in the short term.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Raleigh’s recent zoning reforms allowing more missing middle housing were an important step forward along with removing parking minimums. They signaled that we are serious about increasing housing supply, but there is still work to be done on continued affordability in every neighborhood.

That is to say, leadership must monitor implementation to ensure the rules are clear and predictable, and that infrastructure and permitting keep pace. If permitting delays or uncertainty slow projects down, costs rise -- and, typically, those costs get passed on to renters and buyers.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

I’m running At-Large, so I have a citywide point-of-view, which comes with a different responsibilities.

I would argue that lengthy permitting processes and timelines, complex site plan requirements, and unpredictable discretionary reviews can add time and cost. This can be true even when a developer wants to build affordable housing.

So, if we truly want more affordable and attainable housing in our community, we have to reduce unnecessary barriers while still maintaining safety and design standards.

Generally, yes. I chose “other” because I think there must be clear, objective standards in place. By-right permitting creates predictability, reduces delays, and lowers costs. It also ensures fairness by applying the same rules consistently. If a project meets adopted zoning and design standards, it should move forward without excessive discretionary hurdles.

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Again, At-Large, but yes. I think we should streamline the permitting process, allow greater density along major transit corridors than we currently allow for, and continue to encourage more small-lot developments that connect the business and social fabric of our city.

Zoning should make it easier, not harder, to build affordable and attainable housing throughout the city.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Here are a few: (1) in Minneapolis’ elimination of single-family-only zoning demonstrated how cities can allow more housing types citywide, (2) Charlotte’s UDO reforms modernized zoning and expanded housing flexibility, and (3) Montgomery County, MD’s housing preservation fund has helped protect existing affordable units. I feel like I could list a dozen or so, but these are the first few that come to mind.

In my opinion, we should learn from peer cities and adapt what works to Raleigh’s context. I say this while holding the tension that what may work in other municipalities might not work here. But, I think it is worth contemplating innovative ideas and solutions to problems we’re facing.

At the end of the day, it is on us as city leaders and residents to work through potential solutions and find what will work for everyone in our specific context.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

I have supported expanding missing-middle zoning, investing in affordable housing bonds, and accelerating transit-oriented development along BRT and other major corridors. I have been a big proponent of the YIGBY movement over the years and believe it is an innovative public-private partnership idea for creating impactful affordable housing supply, especially in growth centers. I’ve also advocated for balancing neighborhood concerns with data-driven decision making along with the broader need to create space for current residents who are being marginalized and welcome new ones who are moving to the area.

We are behind the curve in terms of housing supply and desperately need more housing of all types. I’m raising my hand as a candidate for City Council because I want to enact the right policies that will continue to promote that affordable housing growth in our city.

In my opinion, growth is not inevitable. However, thoughtfully-managed growth will create more beneficial outcomes for more neighbors.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

I believe Raleigh’s future depends on whether everyday working people and families can afford to live and grow here. If we want a city that’s vibrant, inclusive, and economically resilient, we must build more housing -- of all types, in all parts of our city.

Smart and thoughtfully-managed growth isn’t about changing Raleigh’s character or identity. It’s about preserving and developing more opportunities for this generation and the ones to come.

Cameron Zamot

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Quadplexes, townhomes, rowhomes, walk-up apartments, condos

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Quadplexes should be peppered into neighborhoods since they are standalone structures that resemble traditional single family homes. Townhomes, rowhomes, and walk-up apartments should be nearer to major transit corridors.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes, but regulatory reform will have a larger impact on overall housing affordability.

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

Quadplexes. I believe we can drastically increase the supply of Affordable Housing by changing the classification of quadplexes from apartments to attached housing, and making one of the four units subsidized/Affordable.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Tenant protections, specifically through the creation of a Renter’s commission (or Tenant’s commission) within the City government. Renters make up a large proportion of Raleigh residents. I myself am a renter; I would push for this if elected.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

The missing middle reforms were good, but we can do more! Further reducing minimum lot size per unit in R-4 through R-10 will increase our ability to pepper density into neighborhoods and bring more Missing Middle housing into reach. After all, townhomes are great, but when they’re selling for a million dollars a pop, they’re not doing much to increase affordability. Reducing minimum required lot size per unit will directly impact affordability.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

In addition to the aforementioned detail on minimum lot size, the legal classification of quadplexes makes them more expensive to build. Since they’re classified as apartments, they also need fire suppression systems among other apartment-specific amenities. This drastically increases the price and limits makes it harder for smaller builders to build these projects. This results in large, corporate developers doing more and more work, leading to the “overdeveloped” feel of the city.

Also, Raleigh’s opting out of the North Carolina exempt plat legislation means it takes more time and money to subdivide small lots, resulting in additional friction in the homebuilding process.

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Inclusionary zoning would be great! This would require a partnership and substantial negotiating with the State, which I believe is across-the-board good for the City to participate in.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Live-work structures, whether mixed-use developments or Auxiliary Commercial Units, are good for Raleigh. When people work and live in the same neighborhood, it builds a walkable community and adds vibrance to the neighborhood.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

I have not had the opportunity to support specific policies in the past.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

I have lived in missing middle housing for the majority of the time I’ve lived in Raleigh, as well as most of my adult life. Density makes diversity. Building more housing, more types of housing, and at different price points, is key to building a truly livable Raleigh.

Stormie Forte and Sana Siddiqui are other candidates in this race that have not yet responded to CITYBUILDER’s questionnaire.

Raleigh City Council (District C)

Corey Branch

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

My community needs more stater homes, mixed-use and homes for some who do which to upgrade so there home can now be a starter home for another family.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Growth in District C should be focused along the new bus transit corridor, some growth is already along Rock Quarry Road, and I expect growth along the new I-540 corridor in Raleigh.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

I passionately support a variety of Affordable Housing types because it is all needed. That includes public funding via the Housing Authority or tax credit, with these included with mix-income to assist those who don’t qualify for vouchers but need assistance. The first-time home buyers program is another resource to assist in affordability.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

I support of home revitalization program, we have asked for more information on dealing with displacement which the city is looking into and partnership with Wake County on aiding seniors with property taxes.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Missing Middle has alone many most townhouses to be built across the city and especially within my district. This has been done without the need of a rezoning which saves time and cost. I’m happy to see the missing middle pass and look to be community members.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

I believe the time for permit approval is the biggest hindrance to home building. We have asked staff to look for improvements and I expect some recommendations of changes to come this year.

I do in some cases

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

My district have carried the load for the county when it comes to tax credit affordable housing, at this time I would not make changes for more. I would maintain and look for variety in housing options.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

I love the Beacon Promise model in Rock Quarry Road and would like to see a more dense model at Tower Shopping Center with affordable and market rate housing.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

Missing Middle Policy, the Olde Towne Development and Neighborhood Revitalization in East College Park are items I’ve supported and am proud of.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

Housing opens up opportunities for a healthy life and we need to ensure the entire city grants those opportunities.

Jared S. Ollison, Tolulope O. Omokaiye, and Diana Angie Powell are other candidates in this race that have not yet responded to CITYBUILDER’s questionnaire.

Wake County Board of Commissioners (At-Large)

Christine Kushner

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

As a County At-Large candidate, as I have spoken with residents, I recognize the need for more affordable housing of all types throughout the County. Specifically, I support the County’s strategic goal: that local governments preserve open spaces, reduce sprawl, and focus resources by directing higher-density development toward urban centers.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Countywide, Wake County needs more density in urbanized areas and a variety of housing to meet the needs of our growing population while also preserving watersheds, open spaces, and green spaces. I support balanced development that creates community for both established residents and newcomers. Thoughtful planning of public spaces—such as schools, parks, libraries, and public safety facilities—creates community well-being and inclusive community spaces. Wake County government should support coordinated efforts with local municipal governments to create resilient, livable communities that spur business development and support vibrant, inclusive communities that are accessible across our diverse and growing population.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

Intergenerational co-housing options; housing vouchers for low-income residents

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Expanded assistance for property tax relief for homeowners on fixed-incomes, especially those affected by gentrification (means-tested relief); protection of existing housing; protecting people of color and vulnerable people from housing discrimination.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

I support expanding ADUs and duplexes in more areas in order to expand housing choice and diversity of housing options.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

County government needs to protect watersheds from development, which will impact housing supply.

I would like to know more about the details of this issue.

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Allowing more multi-family housing, small to medium-sized infill housing.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

The City of Baltimore’s recent changes to support family-friendly apartments may be a great fit for Raleigh and our neighboring towns, especially if developments are sited near schools for walkability and inclusivity.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

As a former Wake County School Board member, I believe that strong schools create strong communities. I have long worked to support inclusive and integrated public schools, which make all neighborhoods desirable throughout Wake County, for everyone, not just for families with school aged children. I will continue to focus on supporting policies that create diverse neighborhoods with strong public amenities.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

Housing stability supports public safety. Housing stability creates opportunities for educational and employment success. In many community surveys, housing and development are key concerns of Wake residents, and it will remain a focus of my work as a Commissioner.

Jonathan Lambert-Melton

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

We need more housing of all types, especially more infill housing to reduce sprawl and car dependency. The first goal of Wake County’s Growth, Land Use and Environment plan is to direct 90% of future growth into the cores of the municipalities in Wake County. This plan requires these municipalities to take the necessary steps in changing land use regulations to accommodate growth and to allow more housing types. We’ve done a great deal of this work during my time on the Raleigh City Council, and I would like to serve as a facilitator of expanding housing options countywide if elected to the Wake County Commission.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Growth should be focused within the cores of the municipalities, reducing sprawl, greenhouse gas emissions, and vehicle miles traveled. This includes in existing neighborhoods, downtowns and growth centers, and along transit corridors.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

In Raleigh, we funded a housing-first voucher program, to assist unhoused individuals and families to move into permanent stable housing. We’ve been able to assist 45 families and move them from encampments to suitable housing. I would support expanding this program and scaling countywide. I also support additional funding for public/private partnerships with nonprofit housing providers.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

The best way to increase stability is to increase housing supply to alleviate downward pressure. We can increase housing supply through zoning reform. I also support funding owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance to keep long-term residents in their homes, and strong tenant protections, particularly for lower income and vulnerable residents.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Allowing townhouses in more places has seemed very effective, at least in Raleigh. We are seeing more townhouses built instead of one large single family home, which increases supply and makes better use of our land. It has been concerning to see many folks, often in wealthier, more privileged neighborhoods, fight against townhouses. We need to make space for new residents.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

Yes, the timeline to receive permits is an ongoing challenge in Raleigh, and something I know our City Manager is working to adjust with our Planning Director. I would like to see clearer standards and less discretionary review.

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Honestly, we’ve done a lot in Raleigh and most of the remaining reforms we haven’t implemented would require State action, like single-stair reform. One additional local reform that still needs some work is single room occupancy (SROs). We’ve already initiated reforms to allow SROs in more residential districts but I would like to see them allowed in more places by right. I believe this change will be discussed during the updates to our comprehensive plan. I would like to see the zoning reform efforts accomplished in Raleigh implemented countywide.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

If elected to the Wake County Commission, I want to assist and champion zoning reform efforts in the municipalities throughout the county. Raleigh has done its fair share on zoning reform and efforts to eliminate exclusionary zoning, and the rest of the county should follow suit. A first step could be legalizing ADUs by right countywide. I would also like the county to make better use of its land, offering it for partnership opportunities for affordable housing.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

I am proud to have been a leader and champion of our zoning reform efforts in Raleigh: ADUs by right, missing middle housing, and ending exclusionary zoning.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

It’s not progressive to fight new housing.

Robert Mitchener

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Homeless shelters, affordable single family homes, affordable apartments, senior housing

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Yes transit areas, near schools and bus lines

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

Local non profit organizations

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Property tax relief, reform programs, vouchers assistance programs

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Property taxes are concerning and needs reform

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

The current policies are not affordable

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Yes

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Co op policies and reforms policies for senior citizens

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

I will do what’s right and what’s fair

Steve Rao

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Wake County needs more missing-middle and workforce housing—including townhomes, duplexes, apartments, ADUs, senior housing, and starter homes—alongside mixed-use development that supports walkability. When I served on Morrisville Town Council, we prioritized adding housing choice while ensuring affordability, quality design, and access to schools, parks, and jobs.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Growth should be focused near jobs, transit, schools, and major corridors, and in areas already served by infrastructure. In Morrisville, I supported higher-density and mixed-use development near employment centers and transit routes to reduce sprawl, cut traffic congestion, and keep housing costs lower by building smarter—not farther out.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

I strongly support public-private partnerships, local housing trust funds, and leveraging county dollars to unlock state and federal funding. I’m especially focused on workforce and senior housing, so teachers, first responders, service workers, and older adults can afford to live in the communities they serve. If elected, I would support increasing the funding for the Wake County Housing fund, which the Commissioners reduced from 10 million to 5 million (2500 units to 1500 units) in last budget. We need to make Affordable Housing a real priority moving forward.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

I support property tax relief for seniors and long-time residents, veterans, first responders, teachers and expanding affordable housing supply to stabilize rents long-term. As a council member, I consistently balanced growth with community stability by pairing new development with investment in infrastructure, schools, and did lead efforts in Morrisville to adopt an Affordable Housing policy.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Allowing missing-middle housing, reduced parking mandates, and transit-oriented density have been effective in expanding housing options. What needs adjustment is speed and predictability—projects that meet clear standards should move faster so costs don’t get passed on to renters and buyers. During my tenure in Morrisville, I did support Transit Oriented Development along the Mcrimmon Corridor, and envision workforce housing in this area.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

Yes—lengthy permitting timelines, inconsistent standards, and outdated parking requirements (We made changes in Morrisville with parking with out revised UDO) add unnecessary cost, especially for smaller and local builders. Streamlining these processes is essential to improving affordability. In Morrisville, I supported allocating at least one cent of our tax rate for Affordable Housing but could not get Council support.

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Yes. Expanding missing-middle housing by right, reducing parking mandates near transit, and encouraging mixed-use development are proven ways to increase affordability without sacrificing quality.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Yes—Charlotte and Raleigh’s transit-oriented development, Minneapolis’ missing-middle reforms, and jurisdictions that tie density bonuses to affordability. These approaches increase supply while delivering public benefits. I do believe that the Wake County Commissioners need to work with our municipalities to set goals in terms of the percentages of future housing stocks at 60 percent AMI or less. (80 percent AMI is not affordable and our conditional rezoning process does not allow for this type of housing)

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

As a Morrisville Council Member, I supported rezonings that added housing choice, including projects with affordable units, while also delivering new schools, parks, and transportation investments to support growth responsibly. Experience matters and I have a proven track record to lead on Affordable Housing if elected as a Wake County Commissioner.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

Housing affordability starts with smart, inclusive growth. I’ve done the work locally—bringing housing, schools, and infrastructure together—and I’m ready to do it for all of Wake County.”

Kyle Stogoski

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, starter homes; Permitting red tape needs to be cut, small-lot options expanded, and partner with CLT’s and nonprofits to ensure local housing remains locally affordable.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Within existing neighborhoods/developments, near schools and employment sectors; the reason being that land stewardship must be done intelligently and responsibly, without hurting the nature spaces, natural resources and greenways that we will pass down to our children and grandchildren.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes, in the form of expanding down payment and closing cost support for employed first-time buyers and long-term Wake County residents.

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

I strongly support reducing the red tape that stalls out multi-family housing such as duplexes and triplexes, as well as low-cost starter homes. These must also be fiercely protected by implementing a first-look buyers program. Barring further detail changes, it would look something like this: a 60-day period, during the first 30 of which, Wake County-residing veterans would get a first look and bidding opportunity on these low cost options. During the next 30 days, any Wake County resident with the intent of owner occupancy then also enters this 30 day early-access window. After 60 days, it would be required to open up to the rest of the market, however I fully intent to use existing connections and future Commissioner-office clout to advocate the legislative body to work towards permanently banning rent-lord corporations like Blackstone and foreign buyers from penetrating the Wake County housing market.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

As stated in my last response, a detailed first-look buyer program would go a long ways towards keeping out predatory entities. I also would support transparency requirements, clear notice requirements, and particularly back property tax relief for fixed-income seniors, homeowners in appreciating neighborhoods, and working families whose wages haven’t kept pace with the ever-growing cost of living.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Nothing strikes me as overwhelmingly alarming or gratifying, I would simply say that these generally positive programs do need to be kept in check, to ensure they aren’t being taken advantage of by people abusing welfare systems. Sunset clauses should accompany implemented programs, with the trigger qualifier being the employment and/or disability status of home occupants.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

Small-lot options must be expanded while unnecessary lot-size and parking setback barriers that inflate entry-level price must be reduced, and the permitting process is far too bureaucratic and slow; create code-compliant templates that builders may use in order to reduce time spent on the permitting process

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Refer back to prior answers; Expand small-lot options, reduce price inflators, expand affordable options such as starter homes and multi-family housing.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Have not directly ripped policies from any other municipality; have rather hammer-and-anvil’d my platform based on smaller concepts from other areas (first-look programs) and my own ideas (The scale and details of my presentation)

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

N/A

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

Housing should not be a luxury of corporations and career landlords. It is a basic necessity that every human should have. This is something I understand very intimately, as I endured a period of homelessness in 2023 and received no assistance from the government despite having a clean record and steady employment. I am not a lobbyist, a lawyer, a politician or even a holder of an impressive degree. I am your neighbor who can’t afford rent, your co-worker with a second job who works 70 hour weeks, that person you walked by in a store considering which groceries to sacrifice because of inflation. A vote for Kyle Stogoski is a vote for someone who has directly experienced the affordability crisis, and burns a passion brighter than any other candidate to end it.

Marguerite Creel, Kimberly McGhee, and Mona Singh are other candidates in this race that have not yet responded to CITYBUILDER’s questionnaire.

Orange County Board of Commissioners (At-Large)

Adam Beeman

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

All of the above. We need more workforce and attainable housing, including townhomes, duplexes, smaller starter homes, ADUs, and thoughtfully designed multi-family housing.

Our teachers, tradespeople, first responders, and young families should be able to live in the community they serve.

Any new development should be well-designed, context-sensitive, and located in appropriate areas so that we protect established neighborhoods and rural land.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Growth should be focused:

Along major corridors

Near transit and job centers

In areas with existing infrastructure

I believe we should grow up in the right places rather than spreading outward into rural land.

This does not mean high-rises everywhere. It means allowing additional height and housing options in strategic corridors and commercial areas where infrastructure already exists.

By concentrating growth where it makes sense, we can:

Protect farmland and open space

Reduce traffic impacts from long commutes

Lower infrastructure costs

Preserve the character of established neighborhoods

When appropriate, mixed-use buildings with commercial space on the ground floor can strengthen our local tax base and support small businesses — which helps relieve pressure on residential property taxes over time.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

I support:

Workforce housing

Public-private partnerships

First-time homebuyer support

Mixed-use developments in appropriate corridors

Strategic land banking near infrastructure

Solutions should increase opportunity without overburdening neighborhoods or taxpayers.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Increasing supply in appropriate growth areas

Property tax relief for seniors and long-time residents

Clear, predictable permitting

Infrastructure planning that supports responsible development

Housing stability improves when growth is predictable, infrastructure keeps pace, and long-term residents are protected.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

Allowing more housing types in appropriate areas has been effective.

What needs attention is implementation and infrastructure coordination. Growth should be paired with sewer capacity, traffic planning, and thoughtful design standards so that communities feel heard and protected.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

Lengthy permitting timelines

Overlapping review processes

Unclear standards

Delays increase costs and reduce affordability. We can streamline processes without lowering quality or safety standards.

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

If a project meets objective design, safety, and zoning standards in designated growth areas, it should move forward without unnecessary delay.

Predictability protects both neighborhoods and builders.

Modest height increases along major corridors

Encouraging mixed-use in commercial zones

Expanding missing middle housing thoughtfully

Aligning zoning with infrastructure capacity

Reforms should focus on where growth makes sense, not blanket upzoning across the county.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Across the country, cities are finding balanced, context-appropriate housing solutions that respect existing neighborhoods while increasing affordability. For example, Minneapolis has diversified housing types and streamlined regulations to make housing more feasible in established areas. Oregon’s House Bill 2001 expands housing choices in urban areas without encouraging sprawl. Cities like Austin and Chicago use equitable transit-oriented development to link housing with transit and protect affordability. And inclusionary zoning programs require a fair share of affordable units in new builds while protecting community character. These models show that housing can be expanded strategically and responsibly with careful planning and infrastructure investment.

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

During my eight years on the Planning Board, I approached decisions by applying North Carolina law and our adopted ordinances fairly and consistently.

While I do not point to a single development as a signature project, my record reflects consistent support for responsible growth aligned with infrastructure capacity and long-term fiscal sustainability.

One area where I have taken a clear position is opposition to overreliance on community septic systems. Fragmented wastewater solutions can increase long-term costs, create maintenance uncertainty, and complicate environmental protection. I believe investing in centralized sewer capacity and modern wastewater treatment — particularly in designated growth areas — better supports affordability, environmental protection, and predictable development.

If we’re going to grow, we need to do it right. That means investing in centralized sewer capacity and responsible infrastructure — not relying on fragmented solutions that increase long-term costs for residents.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

Growth is coming. Let’s grow in the right places, invest in infrastructure first, and keep housing within reach for working families.

Jeffrey Hoagland

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Single family starter homes

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Sub urban sprawl, historically it was how more people got to own homes and it makes the homes cheaper

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

Government subsidies always lead to increases in price overall for what is being subsided

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

Adding a taxed value for the county property evaluations that will lock in the tax rate to when a resident moves into a property

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

None of it has been effective, as our evaluations have tripled in price during the last 5 years

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

All most all of them

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

Getting rid of all zoning rules that affect single family homes being built

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

Rent is controlled by cost is single family homes in the area. Make more single family homes and make it easier to drive a car into an area and you lower cost of living in the area

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

We need more single family homes

Karen Stegman

Q: Do you believe your community is experiencing a housing shortage?

Yes

Q: What types of housing or development do you believe your community needs more of? (For example: apartments, duplexes, townhomes, ADUs, mixed-use, senior housing, starter homes, etc.)

Our county needs more housing, especially affordable housing. When I was on the Chapel Hill Town Council, we made significant progress towards this goal - passing $25 million in affordable housing bonds; funding over 1,400 new affordable homes; and revising zoning and development review to make it quicker and less expensive to build. We need more of all types of housing, but especially duplexes, triplexes, small apartment buildings, ADUs, cottage courts and low-barrier affordable rental. The unmet demand is highest for affordable rental and ownership housing serving 50% AMI and below, starter homes, and with the growing senior population, senior housing. I am in favor of mixed use and mixed income development as is feasible.

Q: Where should that growth be focused within your community, and why? (For example: near transit, along major corridors, in existing neighborhoods, downtown, near jobs or schools.)

Density should be concentrated in urban areas. That density should be supported by robust multi-modal transit. This is also where affordable housing funds should be invested. We should focus housing density and mixed-use development to build sustainable, walkable towns while limiting sprawl, maximizing transit services, protecting the environment and enabling people to live near where they work. Just as crucially, it keeps service costs and taxes lower for all of our residents by maximizing our pre-existing infrastructure. At the same time, we need to build on current investments that protect and sustain the rural character of the county and support our farmers and farmland. Protecting farmland and concentrating growth in the towns are two sides of one comprehensive vision.

Q: Do you support increasing public funding for subsidized Affordable Housing?

Yes

Q: Is there a particular type of Affordable Housing, public funding or social housing you passionately support?

We need them all! In Chapel Hill, our inclusionary zoning (IZ) policy coupled with our negotiated units (for which our IZ policy set the expectations) has led to approval and development (or currently in development) of hundreds of new units of integrated affordable housing. The for sale units are managed by our local land trust, Community Home Trust (on whose board I currently serve). The land trust’s shared equity model is a key approach to increasing home ownership. Low-income housing tax credits have been a critical funding source for more rapid increases in our county’s affordable housing stock, as well. This allows local governments with limited funding to subsidize LIHTC projects, extending the impact of those limited dollars. I would love to see a re-invigorated federal investment in social housing to ensure housing with dignity for all.

Q: Housing stability is a key component of pro-housing work. What policies do you support to increase stability? (For example: tenant protections, displacement diversion, property tax relief)

As referenced above, IZ has been an important policy that has allowed Chapel Hill to expand affordable ownership opportunities. I also am supportive of the work that Orange County government is doing on eviction prevention. Additionally, Orange County and Chapel Hill have created a grown a property tax relief fund that is critical to keeping lower income homeowners in their homes. It has also been demonstrated by community advocates that Orange County’s property tax valuation process has systemic inequities built in that have harmed historically Black and Brown neighborhoods across the county. It is critical that the County address these inequities through the current appeals process and set new policies and procedures to ensure these issues are addressed before the next valuation. It is also important that we do not neglect home preservation, in our focus on creation of new units. HUD has continued to decrease funding for public housing maintenance to the point where housing authorities are unable to keep up and must pursue RAD conversions (which has benefits and drawbacks). Helping lower-income homeowners with major repairs and strengthening energy efficiency and weather resilience must also be part of a comprehensive housing strategy.

Q: If elected, will you support these recent pro-housing policies and fight to keep them in place?

Yes

Q: Based on recent housing policy changes, what stands out to you as effective, concerning, or in need of adjustment? Why?

I played a leading role in Chapel Hill’s shift to a pro-housing strategy and approach. It was a long and messy fight, culminating in the “Housing Choices” package of revisions designed to allow greater density and infill development, passed in 2023 (more on that here). While that was a milestone for the community, the actual policies were so watered down by the time of the vote, that they had little actual impact on the ground. I am gratified that key LUMO amendments that had been cut or cut back in the original Housing Choices package were finally passed in January by the new Town Council, including changes such as elimination of parking minimums, reduction of minimum lot sizes, and an increase in maximum lot sizes for duplexes and ADUs. These changes along with continuing to streamline the development review process should have a positive impact on the town’s ability to increase housing availability, mix, and affordability.

Q: Are there current policies or regulations in your district that make it harder to build housing? If so, which ones?

Yes, see my response above re the Town of Chapel Hill. I hope that the lessons learned and changes Chapel Hill has made will serve as a model for other towns within Orange County as well as the BOCC. While the BOCC does not do nearly as much development review as towns, the process the County uses has similarities to the town’s former process that slows it down, makes it less predictable, and ultimately, leads to more expensive housing. If elected, I will advocate for the BOCC to be more clear about what it’s vision for the county is and for efficiencies in the process that will make it easier and less expensive for the county to achieve that vision.

Yes

Q: Are there zoning reforms you believe need to be implemented in your district to encourage housing affordability? If so, what?

See my response above re. Housing Choices and the current policy barriers, above. Again, I hope that Chapel Hill’s lessons learned will be a model and incentive for change across Orange County and I will work hard to advocate for that, if elected. I shared my perspective on zoning and needed changes in this post.

Q: Are there any policies you have seen in other municipalities that you think would work well here? If so, what are those policies, and where are they from?

1) Master leasing for high barrier tenants such as those experiencing homeless or with criminal justice system involvement (being implemented at scale in Los Angeles); 2) Resident-Owned Community (ROC)/limited equity cooperative model for manufactured housing (national, closest example is in Western NC); 3) Modular housing for faster, less expensive and more energy efficient new affordable housing development (Japan, Scandinavia, Minneapolis).

Q: Are there pro-housing policies or specific housing developments you have supported in the past that you would like to highlight?

Developments: Among many new affordable housing developments that I voted to approve and/or help fund, I was especially proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s Weavers Grove, a national model for mixed income development. Policies: manufactured housing community protection and displacement prevention strategy, inclusionary zoning, using town-owned land for affordable housing development (American Legion, Homestead Gardens, etc.); RAD conversion (Trinity Court public housing); Housing Choices and Complete Community strategies in Chapel Hill; approving $25 million in affordable housing bonds; creating with UNC Health a new affordable housing revolving loan fund.

Q: Is there a short pro-housing message or quote you would like voters to hear from you?

A diverse community requires diverse housing. To ensure that people from all backgrounds, experiences, and income levels can thrive in Orange County, we must start with increasing access to housing.

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