There are two seats vacant on the Wake Forest Planning Board, those of Thomas Smith, who resigned in April after the planning board voted seven to two to recommend a 40-unit townhouse project on North Main Street, and Thad Juszczak, who was an unsuccessful town board candidate in 2017. Smith resigned because of the board’s recommendation. Assistant Planning Director Brendie Vega said Monday Juszczak is moving from town to be closer to his grandchildren.
All Wake Forest residents are eligible to apply for the two unexpired terms. To apply online, go to www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx>. Anyone without computer access is invited to complete the application by using the computer kiosks in the lobby of town hall at 301 Brooks Street. Hard copies are also available upon request by contacting Executive Assistant Cathi Pope at 919-435-9467 or cpope@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:cpope@wakeforestnc.gov>. Completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July 27.
Candidates will be introduced to the town commissioners during the town board’s work session on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 5:30 p.m.
The town board will vote on the planning board appointments during its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Selected applicants will fill seats vacated by past members, so terms for new appointees will commence immediately.
The town’s advisory boards were established to give citizens input into what happens in the community and to advise the Board of Commissioners on matters that affect citizens and their Town government. For more information, contact Cathi Pope at 919-435-9467 or cpope@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:cpope@wakeforestnc.gov>.
