On July 1, 2008, the Raleigh City Council held a public hearing on the creation of the Hillsborough Street Business Improvement District. The public input was favorable and the Council appears ready to enact such a district. They agreed to place the resolution necessary to create the District on the July 15, 2008 Council agenda. If passed on that date, the District will be created on July 1, 2009. This will be a huge step forward in enabling the Hillsborough Street community to improve itself. Thanks should be extended to the many members and friends of the Partnership who worked to make this happen, including Ralph Recchi, Craig Ralph, Donna Bailey, Alan Lovette, Charles Leffler, Chris Ragone, Sheila Carter and city staff member Kristopher Larsen.