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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wake Forest public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Town finances through September 2026
The town's books show the usual early-year pattern: the General Fund runs a deficit until property tax and sales tax money arrives between now and January. ARPA spending is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
August Financial Position
The town's finances look solid: cash is way up year over year, the fund balance grew $10.3 million, and no electric rate increase is planned for next year's budget.
Fare-free rides to voting locations
With early voting moved from the Northern Wake Regional Center to Jordan Park, the town wants Go Wake Forest rides to be free for anyone going to vote, via a temporary geofence. Work is already underway.
Devon Square Boulevard annexation petition
The board scheduled a September 15 public hearing on an 8.25-acre town-submitted annexation petition at 0 Devon Square Boulevard near the skate park.
Eddins Family Rogers Road Annexation Petition
Property owners petitioned to annex 2.97 acres at 3832 Rogers Road into town; the Board scheduled the public hearing and certified the petition.
Youth Volunteering Age Policy
An 11-year-old resident asked the Board to let kids 10 and up volunteer at Town events when accompanied by a parent, and the Mayor said he'd raise the idea of a youth advisory board.