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Local Elections Wrap in North Carolina

Local elections have concluded for 2023 and the results are in. Both newcomers and incumbents won races across the county, many of whom ran on a platform highlighting the importance of affordable housing.

Habitat Wake's vision for the Old Poole Place community goes beyond just constructing houses. It's about creating a thriving neighborhood where individuals and families can build a stable and secure future. Located in Southeast Raleigh, this community represents a significant milestone in Habitat Wake's ongoing efforts to provide affordable housing solutions.

Habitat Wake’s mission is to bring people together to build homes,communities and hope. And, thanks to donors like you, Habitat Wakeis able to serve more homebuyers like Luz, whose dream of owning her own home was realized last year through Habitat Wake’s homeownership program.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to own a home. I was persistent,and I’m finally here.”

Voting is a powerful way to use your voice and support affordable housing advocates running for office. Before you go to the polls it is important to remember that, starting this year, voters will need to present an acceptable form of Voter ID at the ballot box. This could include a NC driver’s license or any of the other types of IDs found on this helpful list from Democracy NC:
 

VP of Faith Relations and Habitat Wake founder Rick Beech remembers Dewey Alley, former Habitat Wake board chair, who passed away on Oct. 7. 

We have lost two Habitat giants in the past year. Both were major factors in helping Habitat Wake become what it is today. We stand on their powerful legacy.

Reflection provided at the kick-off ceremony for the Johnston County Faith Build. Written by: Rev. Sherry C. Storrs, Deacon Grace Episcopal Church, Clayton; Episcopal Diocese NC

The Eberhart family spent years farming the land off of Rose Lane in Raleigh. “The land was sacred because my dad gardened it and my daughter gardened it,” Mary Catharine Eberhart shared. “Even my grandson, Paul, who is almost 22 now grew potatoes on the land.” 

Voting for our local, state, and national representation has always been an important tradition in American life. Presidential elections by far get the most attention and highest voter turnout, in the 2020 national election the NC voter turnout had around a 75% turnout and the 2021 municipal election had a 15% turnout. However, that does not mean that other elections aren’t just as important. In many ways, local elections actually have a more direct impact on our lives. In terms of affordable housing, municipal governments have some powerful tools at their disposal.

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Jones as the Chair of the Board of Directors, and the election of five new members: Ed Aldridge of RiverWild, Quincy Amekuedi of Headspace Health, Consuelo Gardner of the Wake County Government, Jim McGlade of Longfellow Real Estate, and John Morgan of Three Ships.