Your opinion matters—and it can make a big difference in determining the direction of public education in Wake County. Here are some of the ways in which you can express your viewpoint on education issues:
Speak at a School Board Meeting or Public Hearing
Public comment is held at every WCPSS School Board meeting and at public hearings. This is a great opportunity to speak to the Board and to the public.
Contact Elected Officials
Wake County Board of Education
Wake County Board of Commissioners – The Board of Commissioners determines how much of Wake County’s budget goes to fund our public schools.
Municipal Elected Officials
Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners
Rolesville Board of Commissioners
Wake Forest Board of Commissioners
Wendell Board of Commissioners
Zebulon Board of Commissioners
Local Chambers of Commerce
Write a Letter to the Editor
The Raleigh News and Observer accepts letters of up to 200 words. Writing a letter to the editor is a great way to start a community discussion in the pages of our newspapers.
Get your voice in print! Submit a letter to the editor.
Vote!
Take your right to vote seriously! Visit the Wake County Board of Elections Web site or the Democracy North Carolina site to learn about elections, including where and when you can vote. register, update your registration, learn about early voting or find you polling place, contact the Wake County Board of Elections.
Attend a Candidate Forum
Our parent organization, WakeUP Wake County holds candidate forums for municipal and county elections, giving you a chance to see candidates in person and ask questions. Join Great Schools in Wake, and we’ll provide you with information about these forums.