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Raleigh council declines to fund a city historian position in FY26 proposal; one‑time cost estimated about $118,000
3649479 · June 3, 2025
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Council budget note requesting a city historian was reviewed; staff reported no jurisdiction in the state has a comparable position, Raleigh has museum partners, and the FY26 proposed budget does not fund a historian. Parks staff estimated the cost at roughly $118,000.
A council budget note requesting creation of a city historian position was discussed and staff said the FY26 proposed budget does not fund the role.
Sadia Sitar, Budget and Management Services, summarized the budget…
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