Overview

Holly Springs is a town in Wake County that follows a council-manager form of government. Holly Springs is run by a Town Council, which is made up of five council members and a mayor. Members of the Town Council are elected by Holly Springs residents for four-year terms. Positions are nonpartisan. The Mayor Pro Tem position is voted on by the Town Council, following elections. In addition to their other duties, the Town Council appoints the Town Manager.

The Town Council holds meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Holly Springs Town Hall (128 South Main Street). They also meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Holly Springs Law Enforcement Center. Quarterly meetings are held (if needed) on the first Tuesday of March, June, September, and December.

Agendas for Town Council meetings are typically posted on the Thursday evening before the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to participate in Town Council meetings during public hearing; participation can be either in person or virtual. To comment in person, citizens must sign up with the Town Clerk before the meeting begins. Those wanting to submit a public comment in writing can find details here.

The Town of Holly Springs has multiple Boards and Committees that citizens can apply to participate in.

Ways to engage with your local government in the Town of Holly Springs

  • Attend

    Attend a Town Council meeting.

  • Apply

    Apply to serve on a board or committee.

  • Volunteer

    Opportunities for all interests.

  • Learn

    Learn more about how the town functions.

Take a survey and provide government leaders with information they need.
Visit the website for the Town of Holly Springs and type “survey” into the search feature.