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Jane Harrison

NONPARTISAN

Jane Harrison is running for Raleigh City Council Member, Ward D.

Personal background

Jane Harrison earned her bachelor's degree in international studies and her master's degree in environmental economics from The Ohio State University. She earned her doctorate in natural resource management from Oregon State University.

Political background

Jane currently serves as a member of the Raleigh City Council, representing District D. She assumed office on December 5, 2022, and was re-elected in 2024.

Professional background

Jane currently works as a coastal economics specialist for North Carolina Sea Grant, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program based at North Carolina State University. She is also a graduate faculty member in the College of Natural Resources and an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University.

Economy

Advocates for economic growth that serves the public interest and supports small businesses through initiatives like the North Carolina Oyster Trail.

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Public Services

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

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Housing & Urban Development

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

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Public Safety

Prioritizes public safety through alternative crisis response programs, including the use of non-police community response teams and the integration of social workers into the 911 emergency call center.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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

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Energy & the Environment

Supports protecting the city's tree canopy, reducing flooding and heat waves, and investing in greenways and parks.

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