Wake County Board of Commissioners District 02
Source: er.ncsbe.gov
This seat represents District 02, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
John B. Adcock
LostRepublican
John Adcock is a Fuquay-Varina lawyer who has owned a small business in southern Wake County for over 25 years and briefly served in the state House in 2018. He says his priorities are lower property taxes, transportation, public safety and schools.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Democratic · Incumbent
Safiyah Jackson has been a Wake County commissioner since she was appointed in 2025 and is the board's vice chair. With a background in early childhood psychology and business, she has focused on affordable housing and bringing jobs to the area.
Records: Housing Affordability 1 for
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