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Board Chair (District 1)· 2022–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Don Mial

Wake County

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
37
Total speaking time
5:22:21
Avg per meeting
8:43
Segments
7085

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Top issues during term (12)(General)

critical↑Mar 2026[18]

2026 School and Wake Tech Bond Referenda

Combined education bonds of $829.1 million on the fall ballot would result in a 0.5-cent tax increase starting in FY28.

medium↑Mar 2026[10]

administrative appointment

His salary and benefits will be covered by the existing county administrative budget.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Nomaco Park stadium improvements

The contract amount was not detailed in the agenda materials.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

cell tower proposal

Potential lease revenue for the school district is currently on hold while the committee re-evaluates the project.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Maternal and Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative

County public health resources are dedicated to community outreach, town halls, and resource coordination.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

West Wake Solid Waste Facility Schematic Design

Future capital and operational costs will be determined following community feedback and final technology selection.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

government governance

Ongoing leadership drama could waste taxpayer money on legal fees and delays for local projects.

medium↓Jan 2024[0]

beekeeping ordinance

The teen's family loses their investment in bee equipment and any potential honey sales.

medium↓May 2026[0]

tree preservation

Developers might face higher costs and stricter site plans, but homeowners could see better long-term property values thanks to a greener neighborhood.

medium↓May 2026[0]

population growth

Home prices and rent could stay stubbornly high with all these new neighbors competing for space.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

data center moratoriums

This temporary freeze could delay major tech investments in the area while keeping current taxpayer funds from being drained by unexpected infrastructure upgrades.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

burn ban

Avoiding potential wildfire damage and steep municipal fines keeps money safely in your pocket.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Mial was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(General)

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