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.
He took office 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 quickly respond to a record 25-inch snowfall and opened the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.