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Commissioner (Mayor Pro Tem)· 2021–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

R. Keith Shackleford

Wake Forest

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
58:08
Avg per meeting
3:53
Segments
884

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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

ADA Transition Plan adoption

Roughly $23.1 million long-term, but about $1.1 million per year if phased over two decades, with much already built into existing budgets.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Marshall Farm Road Traffic Safety

Installing the pilot measures via Public Works is expected to cost less than speed cushions, and future townwide rollout will require budget funding.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

WakeMed-Atrium Merger Concerns for Local Healthcare

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Scooter and e-bike regulations

Civil penalties will be set in the Town's schedule; impoundment costs are not specified.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Fire Station 6 Financing Approved

Up to $18 million in borrowed funds, with a public hearing on the financing set for March.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Potential federal immigration detention facilities in Wake Forest

Speakers cited other towns facing unplanned costs for water, sewer, and emergency services if such a facility opened.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Impoundment of recklessly operated micromobility devices

Impoundment and storage create some administrative cost for the town; civil penalties flow to the town.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Mental Health Awareness Month

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Roosevelt/Waite Overpass Rock-Throwing Incidents

The victim reported $7,908.01 in vehicle damage; barrier costs were not estimated.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Anonymous attack letters in neighborhoods

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Opioid settlement participation

Expected settlement proceeds, amount TBD by the allocation formula.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Northern Community Food Security

ARPA funds supporting the effort end in December 2026.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Proposed Fourth Amendment Workplace Resolution

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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