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Janet Cowell

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Janet Cowell is running for Raleigh Mayor.

Political background

Janet Cowell served on the Raleigh City Council from 2001 to 2004, the North Carolina State Senate from 2004 to 2008, and as North Carolina Treasurer from 2008 to 2017.

Professional background

Janet is currently the president and CEO of the nonprofit Dix Park Conservancy. She has experience working in finance and consulting.

Personal background

Janet grew up in Kentucky and Tennessee and currently lives in Raleigh. She earned a bachelor's degree in Asian history and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in international studies from Lauder Institute.

Economy

As City Council member and county commissioner, ensured the AAA bond rating for North Carolina and Raleigh through oversight of taxes, spending, and debt.

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Public Services

Plans to collaborate with state and Wake County government to involve mental health providers and paramedics in non-criminal crisis situations.

Supports maintaining Raleigh’s open spaces, green spaces, and parkways as they "are also cultural hubs and gathering spaces for neighbors that foster connection, creativity, and economic development."

As a state representative, established mental health parity in the state health plan.

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Public Safety

Supports providing law enforcement with adequate personnel, equipment, facilities, training, competitive pay, and affordable housing.

Believes in "keeping our community safe and helping our neighbors."

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Housing & Urban Development

Plans to collaborate with Wake County to provide adequate shelter beds for the unhoused, divert individuals with mental illness from hospitals, and develop both permanent and temporary housing options with necessary services for vulnerable unhoused individuals.

Believes the rapid growth of Raleigh has caused housing costs to soar, making it difficult for essential community workers like teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers to afford living in the city.

Supports implementing a forward-looking rezoning plan that incorporates public input and comprehensive review.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

As a local official, established a stormwater program to prevent flooding.

Believes investing in infrastructure like water, sewer, and public transportation will help reduce traffic congestion.

Supports environmental protection and resilience.

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Education

As of July 31, 2024, Janet Cowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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