Mitchell Silver

Mitchell is from North Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Pratt Institute and Hunter College. He has a bachelor's degree in architecture from Pratt Institute, a master's degree in urban planning from Hunter College, and an honorary doctor of humanities from William Peace University. He lives with his wife, Mary, and their three children in North Raleigh.

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Mitchell is a principal at Mitchell J. Silver. He works at Mitchell J. Silver, where he specializes in urban planning and public engagement. He also teaches as a professor of practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He previously worked as a special advisor at McAdams, a land planning and design firm; as commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; as Chief Planning Officer for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina; and as Planning Director for the City of Raleigh.

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Mitchell Silver is currently a member of the Raleigh City Council representing District A. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

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As of January 2, 2026, Mitchell Silver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports investing in parks and community centers throughout Raleigh and protecting green spaces.

Supports creating more affordable housing through housing bonds, community land trusts, and preserving existing affordable neighborhoods.

Supports increasing pay and benefits for law enforcement and first responders.

Supports collaborating with civilian counselors to address substance use, mental health, and family crises.

Supports creating walkable, mixed-use communities along transit corridors to reduce the need for cars.

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Mitchell is originally from Brooklyn, New York. He earned his bachelor's degree in architecture from Pratt Institute and a master's degree in urban planning from Hunter College. Mitchell lives with his wife, Mary, along with his three children in Raleigh.

Mitchell Silver currently serves as the City Council Member in North Carolina's Raleigh City Council Ward A. He was first elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

Mitchell previously worked as a principal for McAdams, the commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planning Officier for Raleigh, president of the American Planning Association (APA) and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and president/co-chair of City Parks Alliance.

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Mitchell J. Silver is from Raleigh. He has a bachelor's degree from Pratt Institute, a master's degree from Hunter College, and an honorary doctorate degree from William Peace University. He lives with his wife, Mary, and their three children in Raleigh.

Mitchell is a principal at Mitchell J. Silver.  He also teaches as a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He previously worked as a special advisor at McAdams, a land planning and design firm, as well as commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. He also worked as Chief Planning Officer and Planning Director for the City of Raleigh.

Mitchell J. Silver is currently a member of the Raleigh City Council representing District A. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

As of January 2, 2026, Mitchell J. Silver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Supports investing in parks and community centers throughout Raleigh and protecting green spaces.

Public Services

Supports "creating community land trusts and land banking for future affordable housing developments."

Supports providing property tax relief "to ensure longtime residents can remain comfortably in their homes."

- Supports creating more affordable housing through housing bonds, community land trusts, and preserving existing affordable neighborhoods.
- Supports "creating community land trusts and land banking for future affordable housing developments."
- Supports providing property tax relief "to ensure longtime residents can remain comfortably in their homes."

Housing & Urban Development

- Supports increasing pay and benefits for law enforcement and first responders.
- Supports collaborating with civilian counselors to address substance use, mental health, and family crises.

Public Safety

Supports investment in infrastructure and personnel "to lower response times and maintain the safety of all neighborhoods."

- Supports creating walkable, mixed-use communities along transit corridors to reduce the need for cars.
- Supports investment in infrastructure and personnel "to lower response times and maintain the safety of all neighborhoods."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports "preserving and expanding Raleigh's tree canopy."

Supports "increasing city use of renewable energy and reducing emissions."

- Supports "preserving and expanding Raleigh's tree canopy."
- Supports "increasing city use of renewable energy and reducing emissions."

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- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 