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This map distinguishes between the Town of Wake Forest’s established Corporate Limits (shown in dark green) and its Extra-Territorial Jurisdictions (highlighted in light green) A few days ago, a reader dropped a comment on our piece about Chesterfield Village and the Neuse North Plan that stopped me in my tracks. “I believe that the numbers […]
Tuesday night at Wake Forest Town Hall was more than just a meeting; it was a changing of the guard that hadnât been seen in nearly a quarter-century. For the first time since 2001, the Town of Wake Forest has a new Mayor. In a session marked by tearful farewells, sharp political maneuvering, and direct
The appointment vs election Wake Forest board debate has arrived. When Wake Forest Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle won the mayorâs race this November, his victory created a democratic deficit. The new Board of Commissioners is now tasked with appointing someone to fill his just-vacated seat, and the integrity of that choice will define their commitment to
The Wake Forest board vacancy appointment process is underway. When Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle won the mayorâs race in November, Wake Forest didnât just gain a new mayor. It suddenly faced a Wake Forest board vacancy appointment question that goes deeper than any one vote: How do we fill the vacancy he leaves behind in a
The Wake Forest democratic process board seat question is front and center. When Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle is sworn in as Mayor, his commissioner seat becomes vacant. Our town government section covers the full story. This Wake Forest democratic process board seat guide explains what North Carolina law and the Town Code say about who certifies
Friends, neighbors, readersâ this Wake Forest post-election reflection 2025 is for you. Firstâthank you. Your trust, your voices, and your engagement are what make our town strong. Weâve just witnessed a significant moment in Wake Forest, North Carolinaâs civic life, and this Wake Forest post-election reflection 2025 captures what it means. After six terms, Mayor
The 2025 Wake Forest election delivered a decisive result: Democrats swept every contested race on the ballot, reshaping the political landscape of one of North Carolinaâs fastest-growing towns. Here is a breakdown of the Wake Forest election results, what they mean for local governance, and how this shift could affect the community going forward. Wake
Traffic Alert for North White Street â temporary lane reduction and traffic changes starting November 4, 2025, for storm drain and water line work. Wake County, North Carolina Precinct 19-07 map, showing boundaries with adjacent precincts and major streets in the Wake Forest area. While the scheduling of this construction is likely an unintentional oversight,
After publishing my original campaign finance analysis earlier this week, I realized I made significant errors and omissions in the data. I want to be transparent and take full responsibility for that. Hereâs what happened: I relied on incomplete filings that had not yet been updated in the state database. I misread or missed newer
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