Jonathan Lambert-Melton

I’m announcing my candidacy for one of the new at-large seats on the Wake County Board of County Commissioners; I will seek the Democratic Party nomination in the March 3, 2026 primary election. Read more: jonathanmelton.com/blog/wake #ralpol #wakepol

Raleigh’s new dockless bikeshare pilot launches this summer! ✅ More flexibility ✅ Expanded service areas ✅ E-assist bikes from Spin & Lime We’re testing a smarter, citywide system—your feedback will help shape the future. raleighnc.gov/transportation…

Bikes + buses = more connected ways to get around 🚲🚌 We’re making space for all kinds of travel in Raleigh, whether you’re catching the bus, biking, or looking for more accessible options to move through the city. #SafeStreets #RaleighTranspo

Paris is going green — fast. In 15 years, air pollution's been cut in half, parking spots replaced with trees and parks, and streets turned into bike- and pedestrian-friendly spaces. If cars go, urban forests can grow. 🌿 More via Scape: uitgeverijblauwdruk.nl/tijdschriften/…

If you're a recent grad looking for a new home, it's a great time to move to Raleigh. wsj.com/lifestyle/care…

Join us next month 🚲🌲 secure.actblue.com/donate/82125gr… #ralpol #wakepol

“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY.” - Barack Obama, notable "developer shill" 😉 cnn.com/2025/07/14/pol…

OBAMA IS A YIMBY

The massive number of replies to this tweet can be encapsulated with one graphic.

Saw this wonderful pic on @dtraleigh forum of Fayetteville St last night with the tree lights lit and a wild sunset after/before more storms. Proud of @DowntownRaleigh for getting this project done and to @DukeEnergy for its financial support to make it happen.

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” grist.org/biking/one-mil…

North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy cnbc.com/2025/07/10/nor…

Today is about freedom. It’s about liberty. It’s about who we are. We’re the United States of America, and nothing like it exists in the world. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we must also remember that democracy is never guaranteed—every generation must fight to…

This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better. But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.

WHY SHIT NOT WORKING: EPISODE 11

Build more housing. 🏘️ Proud of what we’ve accomplished in Raleigh. Source: theatlantic.com/economy/archiv…

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is on the move in Downtown Raleigh! 🚌 Raleigh City Council just approved construction on the first phase of the New Bern BRT line—a major step toward fast, frequent, reliable transit with downtown at the center. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/45aBi4o

Lots happened at our Council meeting last night, a bit lost in the shuffle was that we (finally) awarded a construction contract for phase 1 of New Bern Avenue BRT (bus rapid transit). Rapid, mass transit is on the way in Raleigh! Long overdue. #ralpol

Raleigh, let's try again on ACUs. We can do it.

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During COVID we implemented “streeteries” which convert parking into outdoor seating for businesses. A few years later when many other cities were dismantling them, we made ours permanent. Now we’re making them prettier w/ help from Raleigh Arts 🤩 #ralpol @DowntownRaleigh