Breaking the Machine
Wake Forest local politics reform starts with understanding the forces that shape our community. Part of my family’s story is the story of the global supply chain. For three generations, […]
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Development & Growth, Infrastructure, Opinion, Town Government
The Price of Growth: Wake Forest’s “Identified Need” Jumps to $532 Million
If the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a window into the soul of the town’s bureaucracy, then the view for 2026-2031 is expensive. Tonight, (January 6), the Board of Commissioners
News, Opinion, Town Government
The Oath Breakers
The weight of the oath sits heavy under the shadow of the Capitol. Five years later, the broken glass is gone, but the cracks in our foundation remain visible. In
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
The Invisible Line: How Your Address Shapes Services, Taxes, and Representation
Two Jurisdictions, One Wake Forest: While we all share the same local identity, your address determines how you vote and how you’re taxed. Wake Forest is in a season of
News, Opinion
2026: Wake Forest For All
Happy New Year, Wake Forest. It is January 1, 2026. We have officially entered a monumental year. As we march toward July 4th, the United States will turn 250 years
Opinion
Hotel California in the Mud: A Christmas at Warhorse, 16 Years Later
Obligatory photo with captured AK-47 When people think of Iraq, they think of dry heat and endless sand. But if you were in Diyala Province in the winter of 2009,
Opinion, Town Government
The Noise vs. The Work: A Diagnosis of Our Local Divide
The Wake Forest local divide is deepening. A Note on Public Discourse: I intended to remain radio silent until January, but recent discussions compel a brief return to the frequency.
Opinion, Town Government
The Firewall of Formality: Defending the Republic in the Backyard
A Note from the Editor: Standing the Watch at Home As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to step back from the spreadsheets and the policy analysis
Community, Opinion
SUNDAY Reflection: Warmth, Memory, and the Cold Reality Next Door
This Sunday reflection Wake Forest community needs to hear begins simply. Surrounded by family memories and holiday warmth, it’s easy to forget the cold reality just outside our doors. Our
Community, Opinion, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
Liability vs. Legacy: The Real Reason We Lost the Parade
The Wake Forest parade cancelled liability question has stirred deep emotions across our community. I am from here. My roots in this soil are deep. My great-great-grandfather, John, who was
Community, Opinion, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
More Than “Misinformation”: Why the Mayor’s Forum Failed to Restore Trust
The Wake Forest Center for Active Aging The Wake Forest Mayor forum misinformation trust crisis is real. Walking into the newly rebranded “Wake Forest Center for Active Aging” (formerly the
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
Why a Daycare on Rogers Road Might Lower Your Taxes
If you drive Rogers Road daily, you know the spot. It’s that dense patch of trees on the south side, right across from the entrance to Heritage Links Drive and
Elections, Opinion, Town Government
An Appointment Is Not an Election
The appointment vs election Wake Forest board debate has arrived. When Wake Forest Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle won the mayor’s race this November, his victory created a democratic deficit. The new
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
Part 8 – Beyond Houses: A Proactive Strategy for Revenue-Positive Growth
A visual reminder that dense, walkable development generates far more long-term value per acre than low-yield sprawl. This is central to any Wake Forest revenue-positive growth strategy. A Wake Forest
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
Part 7 — Wake Forest’s Small‑City Operating Model (Capacity, Transparency, Delivery)
A symbolic visualization of town governance evolving from misalignment to seamless efficiency. As gears shift into sync, a radiant overlay represents the emergence of clarity, data-driven decision-making, and smart management.