Unless state lawmakers close "Blue Ridge Loophole" allowing for-profit developers to get exemptions on affordable housing, Wake County says it could lose $125.4 million in property tax revenue. Leg cmte plans to file a bill narrowing who can get the exemption. #ncpol #wakepol

Wake County collected $20.4M less in property tax revenue than expected this year. Only $7.8M net increase in property tax revenue projected next fiscal year. Blamed on increase in property tax appeals & in tax-exempt properties from affordable housing loophole. #ncpol #wakepol

Wake schools will make more budget cuts. Here’s why it says they’re needed. The superintendent wants to ask commissioners for an increase of around $25 million. But he says that won’t meet all the needs.

Wake County schools will make more budget cuts. Here’s why it says they’re needed. Supt. Robert Taylor will give a preview Tuesday. He'll request an increase of around $25M from county. He says budget reductions will be needed. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss #wakepol

Parking Pain: Downtown Durham businesses say costs are cutting into profits Downtown Durham shop owners say rising parking costs are hurting their bottom line and are urging the city to provide relief.

This should be a warning for Raleigh, NC #Raleigh #Ralpol #Wakepol #ncpol

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Wake County Board of Elections just updated its vote totals by office including provisional ballots and absentee cures approved today. There may be some minor changes at the March 13 county canvass. er.ncsbe.gov?election_dt=... #ncpol #wakepol

Wake County Board of Elections today voted unanimously to meet Friday, June 12 at 4 pm to consider general election early voting plan. Board in Jan had unanimously asked county to fund 18 sites (up from 15 in 2022), county commissioners scheduled to adopt budget June 1. #wakepol #ncpol

Wake Co Board of Elections today approved 463 of 798 provisional ballots + some absentee cures. Increases turnout from 20.28% to 20.34% of registered voters. Images have Wake Co summary by party primary and voting mode. “nonpartisan” are those just voting for Raleigh city council. #wakepol #ncpol

Next Wake DA Wiley Nickel vows corruption crackdown, scrutiny of ICE tactics Wake County’s next DA says big changes are coming. Here are 3 things Wiley Nickel plans to do when he takes office.

Next Wake County District Attorney Wiley Nickel vows corruption crackdown, scrutiny of ICE tactics. Nickel plans to expand state corruption probes. He will scrutinize federal immigration operations in Wake and probe abuses. (Via Virginia Bridges) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #wakepol

Discussing the ‘State of Cary,’ mayor touches on town manager, says little about ICE Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said the town was trying to move forward despite internal issues. He had no information about ICE.

Discussing the ‘State of Cary,’ mayor touches on town manager, says little about ICE. Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said town leaders have 'no authority' over potential ICE expansion in Cary. (Via @nathanpcollins.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #wakepol

Next Wake DA Wiley Nickel vows corruption crackdown, scrutiny of ICE tactics Wake County’s next DA says big changes are coming. Here are 3 things Wiley Nickel plans to do when he takes office.

Next Wake County District Attorney Wiley Nickel vows corruption crackdown, scrutiny of ICE tactics. Nickel plans to expand state corruption probes. He will scrutinize federal immigration operations in Wake and probe abuses. (Via Virginia Bridges) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #wakepol

Wake County 2026 election results: Nickel cruises to primary win in DA’s race Here are the results in the three-way Democratic primary race for Wake County district attorney.

Wiley Nickel cruises to Democratic primary win in Wake County District Attorneys race. Since Wake is home to the state capital, Nickel will oversee investigations involving state government officials accused of wrongdoing. (Via Anna Roman) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #wakepol

Wake County teacher Michele Joyner-Dindwiddie was among the educators who recently switched parties to run in the GOP primary for NC Educators on the Ballot. She only got 9% of the vote in the House District 35 race against Rep. Mike Schietzelt. #ncpol #wakepol #nced #wcpss

Early election results from the Wake County Commissioner primary There are seven Democrats seeking the nomination for two seats.

Former school board member Christine Kushner has the most votes of any Democrat running for an at-large seats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners. She's on track to run against Republicans in November. (Via Anna Roman) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #wakepol #wcpss #nced

The polls just closed at 7:30 pm and totals are being run on Wake County’s 17 early voting tabulators #wakepol #ncpol

Wake Co Board of Elections has just approved 2,087 precinct pollworkers to staff our 216 election day precincts for the Mar 3 primary (total includes 648 judges approved in August for a 2-year term) This means one of every 410 voters will be working the polls tomorrow, you likely know one ! #wakepol

Wake County early voting Saturday 10,598 (up 60% from final day 2022 primary), cumulative final total 68,048, up 51.4% from 2022 primary, and up 0.3% from final total 2024 presidential year primary. Same day registrations 586.

votes cast each primary:
Democratic 83%
Republican 17%

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Wake County early voting Friday 9,597, up 42% from final Friday 2022 primary. (even exceeds final Friday 2024 primary 9,534) 16-day cumulative total 57,450, up 50% over 16 days in 2022. see graphics. Cary’s Herb Young site had 1,382 votes today, cumulative 8,765 #wakepol #ncpol

For those Wake Co voters planning to early vote Saturday at NCSU Talley Student Center, (final day to early vote) the entire Reynolds Coliseum Parking Deck has free parking. All 12 Wake sites are open 8am-3pm. Voter entrance is near the Jimmy V statue between Reynolds and Talley. #wakepol #ncpol

Through Monday, Feb 22, image shows the top 13 of 316 early voting sites by cumulative turnout, and 6 of the top 13 are in Wake County. Top site statewide is Herb Young Community Center in Cary with 5,397 votes cast (600 more voters Tuesday, that site is now at 5,997 votes cast) #wakepol #ncpol

Wake County early voting today (Sunday Feb 22) is 1 pm to 6 pm at 12 sites. NOTE for NCSU Talley Student Center site today: Wolfpack varsity women’s basketball plays Syracuse next door at Reynolds Coliseum at 2 pm. At the game ? — vote before or after the game #wakepol

I just had a guest column on the NCSU Talley Student Center early voting site posted online by the NC State University Student Newspaper @NCSUTechnician at technicianonline.com/156110/opini... #wakepol #ncpol Wake County early voting runs thru Feb 28

Wake County Commissioners split last year on giving school board $40.3M funding increase. School board member Chris Heagarty said that vote is showing a return on public investment by letting them continue to fund programs like Restart model. #nced #ncpol #wakepol #wcpss

Daily Wake County in-person early voting totals day 1-5 2022 primary vs 2026 primary, dark blue 2026, light blue 2022. Also see schedule and map. Early voting daily thru Feb 28. #wakepol #ncpol

Wake Co early voting Mon 3,237 votes cast (+76.7% from same day in 2022 primary). 5-day cumulative total 12,741 (+75.2% from 2022), top site of 12 Herb Young Comm Ctr in Cary 2,027 votes cast. 79 same day reg. Data graphs in images #ncpol #wakepol

1074 early votes cast Sunday in Wake County, up 45.3% from first Sunday in 2022 primary. Cumulative 4-day total 9,483.
Cumulative voter party: D54.6%, R11%, U34.3%. Primary choice
of unaffiliated voters D84.8%, R14.4%. #wakepol #ncpol

Wake Co early voting Saturday 2,144 votes cast, +132% from 1st Sat in 2022 primary, 3-day total 8,409, +79% from first 3 days in 2022. Includes 45 same day registrations. Lots of data at msweb03.co.wake.nc.us/bordelec/downloads/14earlyvoting/2026/2026EVunofficial.pdf also see images #wakepol #ncpol

Wake Co early voting Friday 3,400 votes cast (+87.8% from same day in 2022 primary). 2-day cumulative total 6,265, top site of 12 Herb Young Comm Ctr in Cary 963 votes cast. data +graphs at msweb03.co.wake.nc.us/bordelec/downloads/14earlyvoting/2026/2026EVunofficial.pdf and in images #ncpol #wakepol

stopped by Optimist Park Wake Co early voting site at 5900 Whittier Dr a few blocks from Six Forks Rd in North Raleigh - steady voting but no line here - a good day to vote #wakepol #ncpol

Your best source on early voting in Wake County is at www.wake.gov/departments-... - with maps, wait-time tracker, daily totals and a FAQ. 12 sites open Feb 12-28, Wake voters can vote at any site. #wakepol #ncpol

New Wake school bond referendum coming. What it could fund. What it would cost. The list of proposed construction projects includes an increased emphasis on school renovations compared to building new schools.

New Wake County school bond referendum coming. What it could fund. What it would cost. Wake is finalizing the projects that would be paid for by Nov. 3 bond referendum. More of a focus this time on renovations than new schools. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss #wakepol