General Public Comments

Discussed historical preservation concerns regarding Lincolnville, one of the Freedman's villages located near the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium.

Expressed concern regarding a hospital merger involving WakeMed and potential bureaucratic impacts.

Shared thoughts on school bond language changes from 1999 to 2000 and how it might help promote upcoming school bonds.

Expressed support on behalf of United Arts for the pending countywide arts program and cultural plan.

Thanked commissioners for listening regarding the Athens Drive library and urged support for low-income housing.

An 8-year-old student spoke in favor of keeping the library at Athens Drive High School.

A 7-year-old student expressed his love for the library and desire for it to remain accessible.

A high school student and arts ambassador asked the board to increase support for the arts through the cultural master plan.

An arts advocate urged the board to support United Arts with a $250,000 budget increase.

The Director of Arts Education for the Raleigh Youth Choir spoke about the positive impact of arts education on student attendance and retention.

A student musician from Apex asked the board to adopt the cultural master plan to support community enrichment.

A professional storyteller urged the board to support the cultural arts plan to ensure diverse historical truths are shared.

A Garner resident and cultural arts chair spoke in favor of adopting the Wake County Cultural Arts Plan.

Requested county partnership and funding support for the Ship Community Outreach Center's affordable housing and community facility.