Mayor· 2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Ben Clapsaddle
Wake Forest
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 5:21:44
- Avg per meeting
- 17:52
- Segments
- 5309
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Top issues during term (18)(Taxes Budget)
August Financial Position
No electric rate increase planned for next year's budget; ARPA funds must be spent by year-end.
Town finances through September 2026
Property tax season is here — over half the General Fund's revenue comes in between November and early January.
Municipal Service District Redesign
Would have added roughly $250–$600 per year to affected homeowners' property taxes; the denial avoids that cost.
IT services agreement with Youngsville
The deal would generate additional revenue for the town using existing IT staff — no cost estimate was provided.
Board Vacancy Selection Process
FY 2026-2027 budget: no tax increase
Tax rate stays at 42 cents per $100; solid waste stays $25/month; $30 vehicle fee continues.
Filling the vacant Board of Commissioners seat
FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
No property tax increase proposed; the MSD tax rate goes down, and the town flags possible lean years ahead.
Public Records and Transparency
Staff cited a possible $15,000 part-time position to manage public records requests.
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Residential growth costs the town 20 cents on the dollar; a fiscal analysis may require hiring a consultant.
State Property Tax Legislation Uncertainty
Could force major changes to the town's revenue outlook and the planned 2027 revaluation assumptions.
FY 26 vehicle and equipment purchases
About $1.4 million in vehicle and equipment purchases financed through an installment agreement.
FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
A potential $175 million bond referendum in 2028 could affect future tax bills; $53 million of already-authorized bonds remain to be issued.
Schooldev lawsuit settlement
$725,000 paid from town funds, with $332,370.13 covering attorney fees.
Strategic plan refresh for 2027
A refresh is cheaper than a full overhaul; consultant costs to be budgeted.
2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
The CIP covers five years of capital spending; specific totals were not stated on the record at this meeting.
Amended grant policy and procedures
Positions the town to pursue more of the $20+ million in grant funding landscape, including a pending $18,000 AARP crosswalk grant and a $200,000 Flaherty Park application.
Rising electric power costs
Wholesale power costs projected to rise 2.5–3.5% per year, with a 4.5% increase planned for 2026.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Clapsaddle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.