Infrastructure & Utilities
Roads & Signals
- Finished the Middle Creek bridge on Holly Springs Road; broke ground on a multi‑year widening of Holly Springs Road adding lanes, medians, and sidewalks.
- Advanced intersection upgrades (e.g., Sunset Lake Rd / Holly Springs Rd) to improve safety and reduce backups.
- Implemented townwide signal modernization: fiber, upgraded detection at 40+ signals, and real‑time timing adjustments tied into NCDOT—already reducing delays.
- Supported a new on‑demand transit (microtransit) service launching 2026 with curb‑to‑curb rides; free for seniors and residents with disabilities.
- $236 Million in road improvement by NCDOT
Water & Sewer
- Backed a regional water supply expansion with neighboring communities—enlarging the Sanford Water Filtration Plant and building a 14‑mile, $118M pipeline to deliver additional clean drinking water to Holly Springs.
- Approved a $116M capacity upgrade at the Utley Creek Wastewater Facility (6 → 8 MGD) to ensure reliable service as we grow.
- Expanded reclaimed‑water and utility infrastructure to support jobs and protect residential customers from future rate shocks.
Public Safety
- Fire Station 3 opened in 2025, strengthening coverage and improving response times for the northwest area.
- Funded and placed Ladder 14 in service to meet community risk and building‑height needs.
- Supported a Police–Community Advisory Group to deepen trust, transparency, and problem‑solving between residents and law enforcement.
- Voted for critical Police & Fire staffing and equipment funding to keep Holly Springs among the safest communities in North Carolina.
Parks, Recreation & Greenways
- $100M Parks Bond (2023)—championed by Tim Forrest and colleagues—to deliver new and upgraded amenities, trails, and inclusive recreation.
- Eagles Landing Park (56 acres on Cass Holt Rd): indoor recreation center, sports courts & fields, walking loops, splash pad, and more (in design & phasing).
- Upgrades at existing parks: new dugouts and play structures at Womble Park; new greenway connections including the Middle Creek Greenway; accessibility and safety enhancements across the system.
Economic Development & Jobs
- Targeted infrastructure to recruit and retain employers, especially in life sciences.
- FUJIFILM Diosynth campus expansion ($1.2B; ~700 jobs), Amgen advanced manufacturing ($1B; ~370 jobs), and other biotech growth have strengthened our local tax base.
- Completed major utility extensions—including the Friendship Innovation Park project (water, reclaimed water, sewer)—to unlock job‑ready sites.
- Balanced incentives with strong performance requirements and community benefits.