Vice Chair (District 2)· 2025–2026 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Safiyah Jackson
Wake County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 5:13:53
- Avg per meeting
- 8:16
- Segments
- 4793
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Top issues during term (11)(General)
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.
administrative appointment
His salary and benefits will be covered by the existing county administrative budget.
Nomaco Park stadium improvements
The contract amount was not detailed in the agenda materials.
cell tower proposal
Potential lease revenue for the school district is currently on hold while the committee re-evaluates the project.
Maternal and Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative
County public health resources are dedicated to community outreach, town halls, and resource coordination.
West Wake Solid Waste Facility Schematic Design
Future capital and operational costs will be determined following community feedback and final technology selection.
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.
burn ban
Avoiding potential wildfire damage and steep municipal fines keeps money safely in your pocket.
government governance
Ongoing leadership drama could waste taxpayer money on legal fees and delays for local projects.
population growth
Home prices and rent could stay stubbornly high with all these new neighbors competing for space.
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.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Jackson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Special Emergency Exception to the North Carolina General Statues 143-129 for Construction Bidding at the North Wake Landfill for Emergency Road Repairs
Proposed General Obligation Bond Referenda for Schools and Wake Tech for November 2026 Ballot
Uncommit Rollback Tax Revenues in the General Fund and Appropriate and Transfer into the County Capital Fund for Agricultural Conservation Easements
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.