He was sworn in as Mayor on December 7, 1999, after winning the 1999 Raleigh mayoral election. Coble served until 2001. During Coble's term as mayor, the city had to rapidly respond to a record 25-inch snow storm and opened the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
On December 7, 1999, after winning the Raleigh mayoral election in 1999, Coble was sworn in as Mayor. He served until 2001. During his term, the city faced a record snowfall of 25 inches and opened the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.