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Growth in Wake County is changing everything at once: commutes, school capacity, housing prices, healthcare access, and even how we think about data privacy. We sit down with Mona Singh, a Democratic candidate for the Wake County Board of Commissioners at-large seat, to hear how a longtime tech and product leader would bring a root-cause, people-first approach to county government. If you've ever wondered why county decisions feel disconnected from real life, this conversation is built to close that gap.We talk about two pressures she hears most often from residents: jobs shifting because of technology and automation, and affordability, especially healthcare affordability. From there, we get practical about what it means to connect the dots across “silos” like public education funding, stable housing, mold and HVAC issues in schools, mental health, and community supports that prevent crises before they become 911 calls. We also discuss growth planning and why Wake County and its municipalities need a shared plan for infrastructure, permits, and a more useful public transportation network as new development spreads farther from job centers.Singh also brings an angle you don't hear often in local elections: AI governance. We dig into the difference between helpful AI and risky generative or surveillance uses, and what guardrails could look like around tools like flock cameras, data access, retention, and oversight. Toward the end, we cover her view on the ballot amendments, what accountability should look like, and where voters can learn more at MonaforWake.com, plus how to find your jurisdictions and sample ballot via NC Voter Search.Subscribe for more 2026 Wake County election interviews, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with the one issue you want county leaders to tackle first.Mona Singh: Campaign Finance ReportFacebook/Instagram/Threads/X/LinkedInMONA@MonaforWake.comVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information)Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation)Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting)Early Voting - October 15-31Closest Early Voting LocationsWE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaBeech Bluff County ParkWake Tech-Southern CampusELECTION DAYTuesday, November 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com.  Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

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Wake County is growing at a pace that feels exciting until you sit in traffic, open your property tax bill, or try to find a home you can actually afford. We sit down with Wake County Board of Commissioners at-large Republican candidate Gary Hartong to unpack what “catching up to growth” really requires, and why he frames his run as an infrastructure-first campaign rooted in long-range planning.We get specific about the pressure points: road congestion, water and sewer capacity, and the real-world risk of waiting too long to plan for the next major water supply source. We also dig into county budgeting and stewardship, including how leaders can use return on investment to rank competing needs while still delivering an excellent level of service. Education comes up in a big way, from facility maintenance and deferred repairs to the tradeoffs between large bond referenda and a pay-as-you-go approach that targets upgrades like HVAC without decades of interest costs.Housing affordability and homelessness round out the conversation, with a focus on partnerships with nonprofits, avoiding duplicated efforts, and the practical goal of keeping workers like first responders close to where they serve. We also share voting basics you can use immediately: how to find your jurisdictions and sample ballot, why many ballots are double-sided, and key election reminders like early voting (October 15 to October 31), Election Day (November 3), photo ID requirements, and registration rules. And remember, you'll get to vote for up to two candidates for this race!Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review if it helped you feel more prepared to vote. What is the one issue you want the next Wake County commissioners to tackle first?Gary Dale Hartong: Campaign Finance ReportFacebook/InstagramGARYFORWAKE@GMAIL.COMVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information)Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation)Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting)Early Voting - October 15-31Closest Early Voting LocationsWE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaBeech Bluff County ParkWake Tech-Southern CampusELECTION DAYTuesday, November 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com.  Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

Williamson County Board of Education Meeting - September 21, 2026. Tune in to this month's Williamson County Board of Education Commission meeting.

Wake County is growing fast, and that growth shows up everywhere: school construction, EMS staffing, park demand, housing costs, and the property tax bill that funds most of it. I sit down with Safiyah Jackson, the democratic candidate for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 2, to get specific about how county government actually works and why revenue has become the battlefield where so many community priorities collide.Safiyah explains her “babies to seniors” lens from 25 years of early childhood work and connects it to county responsibilities like public health, public safety, education funding, and the community assets that make life feel livable. We unpack what she calls cost shifting from the state and federal levels and why Wake County leaders are being forced into tougher choices even while residents expect services to keep pace with 66 new neighbors moving here each day.We also dig into the Blue Ridge Loophole and how a well-intended affordable housing tax policy can be exploited in ways that reduce county revenue without lowering rents or adding supply. From there, we talk property taxes, the proposed property tax cap amendment, and why Wake is moving toward more frequent property revaluations to reduce sticker shock in a rapidly changing market. We close with what accountability looks like at the county level and how you can follow meetings, read budget materials, and participate in public comment.If you care about Wake County public schools, housing affordability, homelessness solutions, local control, and smart budgeting, this conversation will help you connect the dots. Subscribe, share the episode with a neighbor, and leave a review so more Wake County voters can find it.Safiyah Jackson: Campaign Finance ReportFacebook/Instagram/X/TikTok/YouTubeTeam@TeamJacksonforNC.comVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information)Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation)Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting)Early Voting - October 15-31Closest Early Voting LocationsWE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaBeech Bluff County ParkWake Tech-Southern CampusELECTION DAYTuesday, November 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com.  Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

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Mike and Sean talk public transportation, public defenders for Warren County, structural integrity of the Courthouse, elevator work, employee insurance costs, union negotiations, the tentative budget, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

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We talk with John Adcock, Republican candidate for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 2, about what Southern Wake needs from county government and how he plans to measure every decision against local impact. We focus on affordability, transportation, transparency, and what accountability should look like when the county makes billion-dollar choices. • district-only voting and what it changes for representation in Southern Wake • property tax increases, revaluation cycles, and how higher taxes flow into rents and mortgage escrow payments • fiscal responsibility and using tax base growth without raising the tax rate • transportation priorities, road funding gaps, and coordination with municipalities and nearby counties • Wake Transit Plan concerns, sales tax funding, and the status of commuter rail • open space preservation and what should be kept as growth continues • public safety goals, 911 response expectations, and planning for emergencies • education funding scale, school bonds, classroom resources, and accountability for spending • housing affordability drivers, utility coordination, and the county role in homelessness services • transparency in county decision-making, including the WakeMed Atrium Health merger process • how voters can reach the candidate and what to hold an elected commissioner accountable for If you found value in this episode, I'd love for you to subscribe, rate, and share it so that others may more easily be informed. John B. Adcock: Campaign Finance ReportFacebook/InstagramJohn.Adcock.NC@gmail.comVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information)Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation)Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting)Early Voting - October 15-31Closest Early Voting LocationsWE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaBeech Bluff County ParkWake Tech-Southern CampusELECTION DAYTuesday, November 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com.  Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

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Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - September 14, 2026. Tune in to the Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting from September 14, 2026.

Special Called Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - September 9, 2026

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The chairman discusses the proposed 3-percent hotel-motel tax dedicated to expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center that the county board will consider on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Williamson County Board of Education Meeting - August 17, 2026. Tune in to this month's Williamson County Board of Education Commission meeting.

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Irene Fernando, chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, joins me for a blockbuster conversation as we walk around Wirth Lake (using only practical effects, no CGI). We talk about what she's been up to in the 8 years since we last spoke; why she's running for a third (and final) term as a county commissioner; Blue Line vs the bus; the county's progress on street designs; what matriarchal leadership means; why she's earned "jeers" from the Star Tribune for using the title "Dr. Commish"; Hennepin County Sheriff overspending; her criticism of Mayor Frey and MPD over handling of domestic violence cases; why she craves stillness; how as a teenager she used an actual physical book called an "encyclopedia" to research Minnesota weather before moving here; and so much more.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

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Frequent Arlington County Board candidate Audrey Clement talked with ARLnow editor Scott Brodbeck to talk about her latest unsuccessful run for County Board, her allegations of media bias and age discrimination, Missing Middle zoning changes, proposed ...

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Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene joins me to talk about her campaign for reelection and the great big conversation we're having about reconstructing the 90+ year old Lyndale Avenue. What did we learn from the Hennepin Avenue experience? Why is a "pause" a bad idea?We also talk about the state of Uptown. Is Mayor Frey's plan to use MPD as a more prominent solution to homelessness and addiction working or pushing the problem from place to place? Plus the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the garbage burner, property taxes, and why Hennepin County government manages to do just fine without the equivalent of a strong mayor bossing everyone around.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

First, after the County's planning commission approved a solar energy and battery storage project, it now heads to the County Board of Supervisors for approval. Also, we'll tell you why time might be running out for nearly 1,000 Afghans in a temporary refugee camp. Next, why is San Diego falling behind in its progress to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025? And, a new night market has brought open-table Mahjong and live music to National City.

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Special Called Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 6, 2026

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Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 18, 2026. Tune in to the Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting from June 18, 2026.

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My conversation with Kevin Chavis about his campaign for Hennepin County Board in District 3.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee