Government & Civic
Town Hall, the mayor and Board of Commissioners, meeting schedules, public comment, the Town Manager, department phone numbers, public records requests, advisory boards you can apply to, and Wake County elections.
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Town Hall
301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
Main: 919-435-9400 · Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mayor & Board of Commissioners
Mayor: Ben Clapsaddle (elected November 2025; took office December 2025)
Mayor Pro Tem: Keith Shackleford
| Commissioner | Notes |
|---|---|
| Keith Shackleford | Re-elected November 2025 · Mayor Pro Tem |
| Faith Cross | Incumbent |
| Adam Wright | Incumbent |
| Nick Sliwinski | Appointed February 2026 to fill Clapsaddle’s vacated seat |
| Vacant — pending appointment | Haseeb Fatmi resigned May 22, 2026 after appointment to NC Senate District 18; applications open June 3–17, appointment vote at a Special Called Session on June 23 |
For the latest on the BOC vacancy and Fatmi’s NC Senate appointment, see our May 19 BOC recap.
BOC Meeting Schedule
- Work Sessions: First Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m.
- Regular Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m.
- Location: Town Hall Board Chambers, 301 S. Brooks St.
How to Attend or Speak
Anyone may attend in person or watch live via the Public Meetings Portal. To speak during public comment or at a public hearing:
- Complete the BOC Public Comment Form (linked from each meeting agenda)
- Sign-up deadline: 3 p.m. the day of the meeting
- Individual speakers: 3 minutes
- Group spokesperson: up to 10 minutes
Town Administration
| Role | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Town Manager | Kip Padgett | 919-435-9411 |
| Town Clerk | Terry Savary | 919-435-9432 |
| BOC / Administration (general) | — | 919-435-9410 |
Town Departments & Phone Numbers
| Department | Phone |
|---|---|
| Planning | 919-435-9510 |
| Engineering | 919-435-9440 |
| Inspections (permits) | 919-435-9531 |
| Public Works (streets, sanitation) | 919-435-9570 |
| Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources | 919-435-9560 |
| Police (non-emergency) | 919-554-6150 |
| Fire (non-emergency) | 919-556-1966 |
| Wake Forest Power | 919-435-9573 |
| Economic Development | 919-435-9418 |
| Communications | 919-435-9421 |
| Finance | 919-435-9460 |
| Information Technology | 919-435-9500 |
| Water / Sewer (City of Raleigh) | 919-996-4540 |
Public Records Requests
Public records requests are handled through the Town Clerk’s office via an online form. Governed by NC General Statutes Chapter 132.
Submit a Public Records Request →Town Clerk: Terry Savary, 919-435-9432
Boards & Commissions
Residents may apply to serve on advisory boards. Terms are typically three years. High school students (grades 9–12) may apply for student representative seats on most boards (excluding Planning Board and BOA).
- Planning Board — Reviews rezonings, subdivision plats, and UDO amendments
- Board of Adjustment (BOA) — Hears variance and special use permit appeals
- Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) — Oversees local historic districts and landmarks
- Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board
- Public Art Commission (PAC)
- Human Relations Council (HRC)
- Technology Advisory Board (TAB)
- Urban Forestry Board (UFB)
Applications are typically accepted in fall; BOC announces appointments in November for January terms.
Apply to a Board →Elections
Wake County Board of Elections
1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh · 919-404-4040
Early voting site in Wake Forest: Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.
Wake Forest municipal elections (BOC seats) run on odd-year cycles. The most recent municipal election was November 2025; the next regular cycle is November 2027. The current BOC vacancy will be filled by board appointment, not a special election — see our Voting & Elections page for the process.
Wake County BoE → Register to Vote →Related Pages
- Property Tax — how the BOC budget vote sets the Town and combined rate
- Cost of Living — full Wake Forest household budget context
- Voting & Elections — registration, polling, 2026 calendar
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