Thompson hopes to retain Raleigh council seat

Dickie Thompson hopes to bring stability to a City Council seat that’s changed hands three times in the last three elections.

Thompson, 63, on Wednesday announced plans to seek a second term representing District A on the council. The district covers north central Raleigh from the Beltline to Interstate 540.

Thompson, a Democrat, won the seat two years ago after a runoff election against Republican Eddie Woodhouse. In a statement, Thompson noted his work protecting neighborhoods and keeping Raleigh business-friendly.

“If re-elected, I will continue a collaborative approach to problem solving, including the challenges of growth, storm water runoff, and traffic,” he said.

Thompson succeeded Wayne Maiorano, a Republican who declined to seek re-election after defeating Democrat Randy Stagner in 2013. Stagner won the set in 2011 after Nancy McFarlane, the previous district representative, was elected mayor.

This story was originally published June 7, 2017 at 3:33 PM with the headline "Thompson hopes to retain Raleigh council seat."