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Cheryl F. Stallings

Wake County Board of Commissioners District 03

Candidate Statement:

My name is Cheryl Stallings, and I serve on the Wake County Board of Commissioners, representing District 3. I'm a psychologist, business owner, and former Apex Town Council member. I was first elected to the County Commission in 2022, and I look forward to running for re-election in 2026!

I believe deeply in public service that puts people first. That's why I've worked hard to invest in healthy and safe communities, support a strong public education system, protect our environment, expand access to affordable housing, and ensure our growing county is a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

I am a North Carolina native, having grown up in the northeastern part of the state in the farming community of Belvidere. Growing up on a family farm taught me many valuable life lessons, like the importance of a strong work ethic, faith, having each other's back in the community, and being a good steward of the land, water, and air.

I am running for re-election to continue serving the people of District 3 and Wake County. In partnership with my Board colleagues, I will continue working to provide opportunities for a healthy and sustainable economy, community, and environment for all.

Direct Quote:

I'm pleased with the work that our current Board has accomplished, but there is still more to do. And I'm ready to keep working for the people of District 3!

Issues:

Healthy and Sustainable Economy

Attract diverse and good-paying jobs to help with economic mobility. Ensure access to affordable high-speed internet to homes, businesses, and schools. Promote a variety of recreational and performing arts events for community enjoyment, educational opportunities, and relationship building. Welcomed major employers and healthcare expansions, including: Amgen; Biogen; Coriolis Pharma; Fujifilm Biotechnologies; Genentech; NC Children's Hospital (UNC-Duke Partnership); WakeMed Whole Person Health Campus in Garner.

Healthy and Sustainable EconomyAttract diverse and good-paying jobs to help with economic mobility. Ensure access to affordable high-speed internet to homes, businesses, and schools. Promote a variety of recreational and performing arts events for community enjoyment, educational opportunities, and relationship building. Welcomed major employers and healthcare expansions, including: Amgen; Biogen; Coriolis Pharma; Fujifilm Biotechnologies; Genentech; NC Children's Hospital (UNC-Duke Partnership); WakeMed Whole Person Health Campus in Garner.

Healthy and Sustainable Community

Facilitate and support housing options at different price points, and initiatives to end homelessness. Partner with our community stakeholders to invest in educational programs from pre-school to community college. Improve accessibility and affordability for medical and mental health care. More than 5,000 units of affordable housing created since 2018. Created Housing Opportunity Fund in 2025 with $5 million start-up to help developers expand a range of housing options countywide.

Healthy and Sustainable CommunityFacilitate and support housing options at different price points, and initiatives to end homelessness. Partner with our community stakeholders to invest in educational programs from pre-school to community college. Improve accessibility and affordability for medical and mental health care. More than 5,000 units of affordable housing created since 2018. Created Housing Opportunity Fund in 2025 with $5 million start-up to help developers expand a range of housing options countywide.

Healthy and Sustainable Environment

Continued commitment to achieve county clean energy goals by 2050. Preserve, protect, and maintain open space county land as well as farmland, public parks/preserves, greenways/trails and recreational areas. Partner to promote and create more public transportation options. Opened Beech Bluff County Park (300 acres). Permanently protected 314 acres for agricultural use through the Farmland Preservation Program, with more farm applications coming.

Healthy and Sustainable EnvironmentContinued commitment to achieve county clean energy goals by 2050. Preserve, protect, and maintain open space county land as well as farmland, public parks/preserves, greenways/trails and recreational areas. Partner to promote and create more public transportation options. Opened Beech Bluff County Park (300 acres). Permanently protected 314 acres for agricultural use through the Farmland Preservation Program, with more farm applications coming.

Healthy and Sustainable Economy

Attract diverse and good-paying jobs to help with economic mobility. Ensure access to affordable high-speed internet to homes, businesses, and schools. Promote a variety of recreational and performing arts events for community enjoyment, educational opportunities, and relationship building. Welcomed major employers and healthcare expansions, including: Amgen; Biogen; Coriolis Pharma; Fujifilm Biotechnologies; Genentech; NC Children's Hospital (UNC-Duke Partnership); WakeMed Whole Person Health Campus in Garner.

Healthy and Sustainable EconomyAttract diverse and good-paying jobs to help with economic mobility. Ensure access to affordable high-speed internet to homes, businesses, and schools. Promote a variety of recreational and performing arts events for community enjoyment, educational opportunities, and relationship building. Welcomed major employers and healthcare expansions, including: Amgen; Biogen; Coriolis Pharma; Fujifilm Biotechnologies; Genentech; NC Children's Hospital (UNC-Duke Partnership); WakeMed Whole Person Health Campus in Garner.

Healthy and Sustainable Community

Facilitate and support housing options at different price points, and initiatives to end homelessness. Partner with our community stakeholders to invest in educational programs from pre-school to community college. Improve accessibility and affordability for medical and mental health care. More than 5,000 units of affordable housing created since 2018. Created Housing Opportunity Fund in 2025 with $5 million start-up to help developers expand a range of housing options countywide.

Healthy and Sustainable CommunityFacilitate and support housing options at different price points, and initiatives to end homelessness. Partner with our community stakeholders to invest in educational programs from pre-school to community college. Improve accessibility and affordability for medical and mental health care. More than 5,000 units of affordable housing created since 2018. Created Housing Opportunity Fund in 2025 with $5 million start-up to help developers expand a range of housing options countywide.

Healthy and Sustainable Environment

Continued commitment to achieve county clean energy goals by 2050. Preserve, protect, and maintain open space county land as well as farmland, public parks/preserves, greenways/trails and recreational areas. Partner to promote and create more public transportation options. Opened Beech Bluff County Park (300 acres). Permanently protected 314 acres for agricultural use through the Farmland Preservation Program, with more farm applications coming.

Healthy and Sustainable EnvironmentContinued commitment to achieve county clean energy goals by 2050. Preserve, protect, and maintain open space county land as well as farmland, public parks/preserves, greenways/trails and recreational areas. Partner to promote and create more public transportation options. Opened Beech Bluff County Park (300 acres). Permanently protected 314 acres for agricultural use through the Farmland Preservation Program, with more farm applications coming.

External Candidate Links:

Cheryl F. Stallings' Website