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Board of Commissioners — Work Session

Wake County · Board of Commissioners
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm · Wake County Justice Center

Work session Budget and appropriationsSolid waste and recyclingState legislative agenda

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What's on this agenda

Wake County commissioners held a work session on three topics: a mid-year briefing from staff and the county's contract lobbyist on state legislation affecting local government, an early look at planning for solid-waste disposal after the South Wake Landfill reaches capacity in the 2040s, and a preview of the board's September retreat. No votes were scheduled or taken; this was a discussion-only session.

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Meeting recap

What happened, drawn from the records published after the meeting. Minutes

Staff and lobbyist Philip Isley walked commissioners through bills in the General Assembly touching development regulation, taxes, state budget appropriations, and a DEI restriction bill that has passed the legislature and awaits an override vote after being vetoed by the governor. Commissioners raised concerns about a homebuilders' bill on mandated densities, a well-and-septic bill, and a homeless-encampments bill. Solid Waste Management Director John Roberson and a consultant from CDM Smith outlined the multi-year Beyond the South Wake Landfill study, which will evaluate options including a new county-owned landfill, regional disposal partnerships, and a waste-to-energy facility, with public engagement continuing through summer 2026. Commissioner Waters asked how the county will reach historically marginalized communities during that engagement. Staff also previewed the board's September 17-19 retreat, which will open with a shared dinner, cover board and staff roles and the strategic plan on the second day, and turn to process topics like rules of procedure on the third.

Speaking at this meeting

Public comment runs 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the first regular meeting of the month and 2:30 to 3 p.m. at the second. Speakers get three minutes. Written comments can be submitted online between 9 a.m. and noon on the day of a regular meeting.

Wake County's own rules for public comment — check them before you rely on anything here.

Agenda items (6)

Discussion item · 3Procedural · 2Other · 1
  1. Meeting Called to Order: Chair Susan Evans
    Other
  2. 1. Agenda
    Procedural
  3. 2. Mid-Year Update on State Legislation
    Discussion item Budget and appropriationsState legislative agenda
    Staff and the county's lobbyist briefed commissioners on state bills affecting development regulation, local tax relief, budget appropriations, and a DEI funding restriction that has passed the legislature and awaits a veto-override vote.
  4. 3. Beyond the South Wake Landfill
    Discussion item Solid waste and recycling
    Staff and a consultant outlined the Beyond the South Wake Landfill study, launched because the landfill is projected to reach capacity between 2040 and 2045, evaluating a new county landfill, regional disposal partnerships, and waste-to-energy technology.
  5. 4. Preparing for the Board Retreat
    Discussion item
    Staff previewed the board's September 17-19 retreat, covering shared-meal dialogue, board and staff roles, the strategic plan, and governance process topics.
  6. Adjourn
    Procedural

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