Overview

Wake Forest is a town in Wake County that follows a council-manager form of government. Wake Forest has a board of commissioners that is made up of five members and a mayor. Commissioners and the mayor are elected by residents of Wake Forest for four-year terms. In addition to their administrative duties, the board of commissioners is responsible for appointing the town manager.

The Wake Forest board of commissioners meets for regular meetings on the third Tuesday of the month and work sessions  on the first Tuesday of the month. All meetings are held at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall Board Chambers (301 S. Brooks St). Citizens can participate in public meetings by registering for public hearings or public comments before 3 pm on the day of the meeting. All agendas are posted here on the Friday before meetings. Click here for the Public Meetings Portal that provides details about providing public comment during public meetings and contains archives of meeting content.

In addition to the board of commissioners, Wake Forest has multiple citizen run advisory boards citizens can apply for. Wake Forest also has a Community Council, which is composed of civic, service, social, fraternal, religious, and business organizations, as well as interested individuals. These individuals work together to inform community and volunteer organizations about upcoming activities and projects, better understand community needs, exchange ideas, promote recognition of volunteers through awards, and participate in community improvement projects.

Ways to engage with your local government in the Town of Wake Forest

  • Attend

    Attend a Town Council meeting.

  • Apply

    Apply to serve on a board or committee.

  • Volunteer

    Opportunities for all interests.

  • Learn

    Participate in Wake Forest Citizens Academy.

Visit the official website for the Town of Wake Forest and type “survey” into the search feature.

Participate in Wake Forest Planning 101, a hands-on learning experience that provides you with information about planning and development in Wake Forest (history of planning and zoning, Community Plan policies, the transportation network, zoning requirements, etc.). Each session includes small group exercises that require application of those concepts to real-world scenarios.