I am honored to have been chosen as one of the top 5 candidates for the Town of Wake Forest vacancy, the appointment pursuant to North Carolina General Stature 160A-63, and Town Charter Part I Chapter 273 Article III Section 3.3(c).

I was not chosen by the Board of Commissioners to fill the vacancy. I come away hopeful, and will be increasing my civic engagement and involvement going forward. I want to share below what I put on my application to the vacancy.

Abby is a qualified and prepared candidate ready for the responsibility. She has been a resident of Wake Forest all her life. She wants to see her neighbors and Town continue to flourish and prosper. She has read the current/draft UDOs and Town Charter in their entirety.

As Commissioner, Abby will labor for all current and future generations to find Wake Forest a welcoming place to live, grow, and achieve great things. She will stand for and defend her neighbors’ Constitutional Rights, Abby will advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, and she will compassionately weigh the voices and concerns of the residents of Wake Forest. Abby will pursue affordability, transparency, traffic relief, responsible fiscal and budget management, public safety, and foster a culture of trust.