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City of Raleigh Transportation Bonds Referendum: $101.5 Million

Unofficial result: Passed

Source: er.ncsbe.gov

Raleigh city, North Carolina
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Supports: Public Infrastructure

The transportation bond would let Raleigh borrow up to $101.5 million for roads, sidewalks, bikeways, bridges, and transit related work. Existing city sales and property tax revenue would repay it; the city projects no new property tax increase.

More about this measure

Proposed by: Raleigh City Council (bond orders, May 19, 2026)

The city's elected council. It approved two separate borrowing plans on May 19, 2026, $101.5 million each, one for housing and one for roads and transit. Voters must approve the borrowing.

Source: raleighnc.gov

A YES vote means

Raleigh could issue up to $101.5 million in transportation bonds for the listed eligible projects.

A NO vote means

Raleigh could not issue these proposed transportation bonds; projects would need other funding.

Source: raleighnc.gov