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Corey Branch

NC · Raleigh City Council Member (District C)

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Corey Branch has represented Southeast Raleigh on the city council since 2015 and manages at an IT company. He helped bring more affordable housing to his district and a fast bus line to New Bern Avenue.

Where Corey Branch stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)

Track record

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support

  • Branch called for monthly Raleigh police reports on downtown crime in Glenwood South, Fayetteville Street, South Wilmington Street and the transit center.

    September 5, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: axios.com

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support

  • Branch voted to close a block of South Street to keep the Red Hat Amphitheater downtown and make room for a convention center expansion.

    September 17, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: wral.com

Track record — General

General · 8 records

  • The North Carolina State AFL-CIO endorsed Branch for Raleigh City Council District C.

    September 24, 2026

    Source: aflcionc.org

  • Branch voted for a Peace Street rezoning that would allow a taller mixed-use development near Raleigh's downtown.

    October 7, 2025

    Source: abc11.com

  • Branch voted to move Raleigh City Council elections to staggered four-year terms starting in 2026.

    May 7, 2024

    Source: wral.com

  • Branch moved to approve Shaw University's campus rezoning, which passed Raleigh City Council 5-3 with conditions for student housing and public meetings.

    June 20, 2023

    Source: indyweek.com

  • Equality North Carolina PAC endorsed Branch's Raleigh City Council campaign.

    September 22, 2022

    Source: equalitync.org

  • Branch voted to approve the Downtown South rezoning, which allowed a proposed mixed-use district and stadium in South Raleigh.

    December 15, 2020

    Source: northcarolinafc.com

  • Branch voted against Raleigh's decision to end its citizen advisory councils, saying the city had no replacement for those forums.

    February 4, 2020

    Source: indyweek.com

  • INDY Week endorsed Corey Branch for another term representing Raleigh's District C.

    September 20, 2017

    Source: indyweek.com

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