Wake Forest is on the lookout for residents who are eager to have a say in community matters, inviting applications for several vacancies on Town advisory boards. According to a news release published on the Town of Wake Forest's official website, the boards serve a crucial role in advising the Board of Commissioners on a variety of topics that impact both the citizens and the governance of the town. Interested parties have until September 30 to apply for positions on boards that include the Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and others.
For young voices looking to be heard, area high school students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to apply, although positions on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment remain off-limits to them. Residents pondering on applying can find the application on the Town's website, but also at a computer kiosk at Town Hall for those without direct access to a computer, or through hard copies which can be requested from Deputy Town Clerk Ella Dowtin. As told by the website announcement, each resident is only able to apply for one board position, and existing advisory board members can skip the application process and simply notify Dowtin directly.
The roles available span various areas of interest, particularly on the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board, which is seeking members for Programs and Parks, Cultural Arts, and Greenways committees. Filling the seats on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment requires residency in the Town or its ETJ. The importance of these positions is underscored by the planned introductions of candidates to the Board of Commissioners on October 21, with appointments to be announced during the same meeting.
Special attention is being paid to applicants for the Historic Preservation Commission, with a specific call for those living within the jurisdiction and especially those with backgrounds in history, architecture, archaeology, or related fields. In the hopes to serve their community, candidates are encouraged to attend the October meeting of their chosen advisory board, to present their case to current members. According to the Town of Wake Forest's announcement, after a review and interview process, the boards will recommend candidates to the Board of Commissioners, who will make the final appointments on November 18. These new appointees will start their service in January 2026, embarking on three-year terms, except for the two-year term specified for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment ETJ members.
