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Holmes’ work as Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Wake County Commission Chair, lawyer brings oversight experience, public service to the post
Holmes’ work as Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Wake County Commission Chair, lawyer brings oversight experience, public service to the post
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill to make Wake County Commissioner elections more democratic.
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill to make Wake County Commissioner elections more democratic.
 
On Monday, all seven Democratic Wake County Commissioners expressed their full support for a compromise version of House Bill 99, a bill filed by Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake.
On Monday, all seven Democratic Wake County Commissioners expressed their full support for a compromise version of House Bill 99, a bill filed by Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake.
 
The proposed measure House Bill 99 would make Wake County commissioner races nonpartisan and elect commissioners by the voters in their districts rather than the entire county.
The proposed measure House Bill 99 would make Wake County commissioner races nonpartisan and elect commissioners by the voters in their districts rather than the entire county.
 
House Bill 99 looks to modify Wake County Commissioners elections from partisan and countywide to non-partisan elections and by district. This proposed change has caused some to exaggerate the impact of the bill. So, what do the numbers say?
House Bill 99 looks to modify Wake County Commissioners elections from partisan and countywide to non-partisan elections and by district. This proposed change has caused some to exaggerate the impact of the bill. So, what do the numbers say?
 
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
 
In 2021, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to redraw their own district lines and lengthen their terms. They also voted themselves 132% pay increases, more than doubling their salaries.
In 2021, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to redraw their own district lines and lengthen their terms. They also voted themselves 132% pay increases, more than doubling their salaries.
 
"We can’t wait for the housing market to stabilize itself. We need to be aggressive in our attempts to create and preserve our affordable housing," said Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization director Lorena McDowell.
"We can’t wait for the housing market to stabilize itself. We need to be aggressive in our attempts to create and preserve our affordable housing," said Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization director Lorena McDowell.
 
Cabarrus County, N.C. – The NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) hosted its 115th Annual Conference, “On Track to Transform,” in Cabarrus County last week.
Cabarrus County, N.C. – The NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) hosted its 115th Annual Conference, “On Track to Transform,” in Cabarrus County last week.
 
That nod to the famous line from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist may be what some Wake County commissioners are thinking after learning that Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Superintendent Cathy Moore is asking Wake County Commissioners for approximately $600 million
That nod to the famous line from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist may be what some Wake County commissioners are thinking after learning that Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Superintendent Cathy Moore is asking Wake County Commissioners for approximately $600 million
 
Sydney Batch, a Wake County Democrat, announced Saturday on Twitter that she will fill a seat in the N.C. Senate vacated by Sam Searcy, who resigned.
Sydney Batch, a Wake County Democrat, announced Saturday on Twitter that she will fill a seat in the N.C. Senate vacated by Sam Searcy, who resigned.
 
The former House minority leader is set to join the state Court of Appeals.
 
Reopening the economy during COVID-19 is a hotly contested issue in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor.
Reopening the economy during COVID-19 is a hotly contested issue in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor.
 
Voters in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, and High Point may get another chance to pick a mayor. And Cary voters easily passed bond measures to fund roads and parks.
Voters in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, and High Point may get another chance to pick a mayor. And Cary voters easily passed bond measures to fund roads and parks.
 
In 2011, Thom Tillis, Phil Berger, and the Republican leadership in the N.C. General Assembly removed the 100-school school cap included in the 1996 law that authorized the creation of charter schools, which are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools.
In 2011, Thom Tillis, Phil Berger, and the Republican leadership in the N.C. General Assembly removed the 100-school school cap included in the 1996 law that authorized the creation of charter schools, which are tuition-free public schools that have more freedom than district-run public schools.
 
Wake County Commissioners passed a 10.13% property tax increase Monday night- the second largest in the county's history, despite calls for more access to public comment and increased fiscal responsibility from the Wake County Republican Party.
Wake County Commissioners passed a 10.13% property tax increase Monday night- the second largest in the county's history, despite calls for more access to public comment and increased fiscal responsibility from the Wake County Republican Party.
 
The Raleigh City Council has voted to allow people to rent one or two guest rooms, but homeowners won’t be allowed to rent entire houses.
The Raleigh City Council has voted to allow people to rent one or two guest rooms, but homeowners won’t be allowed to rent entire houses.
 
At the end of the 2010-11 school year, the state had 99 charter schools that enrolled around 41,200 children, and thousands of children remained on waitlists, hoping to be among the lucky few selected in an enrollment lottery.
At the end of the 2010-11 school year, the state had 99 charter schools that enrolled around 41,200 children, and thousands of children remained on waitlists, hoping to be among the lucky few selected in an enrollment lottery.
 
Wake County Republicans Call on Commissioners/Residents to Oppose County’s 10% Tax Increase
Wake County Republicans Call on Commissioners/Residents to Oppose County’s 10% Tax Increase
 
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
 
State Supreme Court candidate Chris Anglin got a temporary restraining order Monday afternoon in Wake County Superior Court, potentially restoring his Republican Party label for the Nov. 6 general election ballot
State Supreme Court candidate Chris Anglin got a temporary restraining order Monday afternoon in Wake County Superior Court, potentially restoring his Republican Party label for the Nov. 6 general election ballot
 
Lawmakers have a long recognized love-hate relationship with the media and lobbyists
Lawmakers have a long recognized love-hate relationship with the media and lobbyists
 
Try as I might, I can't see the wisdom behind this proposed "transformative" projects expansion. I can't. It's terrible
Try as I might, I can't see the wisdom behind this proposed "transformative" projects expansion. I can't. It's terrible
 
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
 
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
 
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
 
Additional staff members have joined the office of Governor Roy Cooper in the areas of public engagement, policy and education
Additional staff members have joined the office of Governor Roy Cooper in the areas of public engagement, policy and education
 
Dever issued an order on Thursday which included the mandate from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Wake County school board districts enacted by the General Assembly in 2013 and identical county commissioner districts enacted in 2015 were unconstitutional
Dever issued an order on Thursday which included the mandate from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Wake County school board districts enacted by the General Assembly in 2013 and identical county commissioner districts enacted in 2015 were unconstitutional
 
Attorneys for legislative leaders have filed new maps with the U.S. District Court and are urging the judge handling the case to approve the maps for the 2016 election for Wake County commissioners and school board members
Attorneys for legislative leaders have filed new maps with the U.S. District Court and are urging the judge handling the case to approve the maps for the 2016 election for Wake County commissioners and school board members
 
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to rehear the challenge to the Wake County commission and school board redistricting case.
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to rehear the challenge to the Wake County commission and school board redistricting case.
 
While officials are mulling a request from a federal judge to submit new district maps for Wake County commissioner and school board elections, one longtime lawmaker says the U.S. Supreme Court could allow this year's elections to be held under the disputed plans
While officials are mulling a request from a federal judge to submit new district maps for Wake County commissioner and school board elections, one longtime lawmaker says the U.S. Supreme Court could allow this year's elections to be held under the disputed plans
 
In June, Wake County commissioners approved an extra $44.6 million for Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS). About half the money will go for raises and additional pay; $16 million for teacher pay, $1.8 million for teachers who take on extra duties, and another $6 million for 3 percent raises for...
In June, Wake County commissioners approved an extra $44.6 million for Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS). About half the money will go for raises and additional pay; $16 million for teacher pay, $1.8 million for teachers who take on extra duties, and another $6 million for 3 percent raises for...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
 
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