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Black History Month Profile: James West

James_West_croppedWake County Commissioner James West shares his memories of his time in segregated Greensboro and how he continues to fight for equality.
February 11, 2013 | Posted in: News, The Latest | Tags: , | Comments closed | Full Story »

Commissioners Consider YWCA for Downtown School

School district officials this week suggested purchasing the former YWCA building for a future school downtown, but Wake County Commissioners aren’t sure they’re getting a good deal.
November 7, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest, Wake Co. Commission | Tags: , , , , | Comments closed | Full Story »

County: Ward Returns, Sullivan Takes Portman’s Seat

Wake commission election 2012 graphicIn a neck-and-neck race, incumbent Betty Lou Ward and newcomer Caroline Sullivan beat out their challengers for seats on the Wake County Board. Voters also approved the Wake Technical Community College bond.

Sunshine for County Commission Election Finances

Democrats running for seats on the Wake County Commission have raised more than six times the funds that Republicans have brought in this election cycle.

Wake County Commission 5 — James West

James West — Wake County Commission District 5 Political Party: Democrat Campaign website: None *Running unopposed.
October 12, 2012 | Posted in: 2012 General Election Voter Guide | Tags: | Comments closed | Full Story »

Wake Commission Candidates Hope for Bipartisanship

Republicans will remain in control of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, but candidates hope that there will be less partisanship.

Wake County Commission Dems Hold Strong Spending Advantage

No matter how this year’s elections shake out, Republicans will maintain the majority on Wake’s County Commission. But if Dems hope to retake the majority any time soon, they’ll need to win all three seats this year.