Candidate Info - Wake Forest Municipals Town Commission - Haseeb Fatmi

Haseeb Fatmi

Wake Forest Town Commission

Candidate Statement:

I was born and raised in North Carolina and educated in Wake County public schools. This community instilled in me a desire to serve others, and to always fight for what I believe in. I strive to give back to the community as a teacher, attorney, mentor, and volunteer. Now I want to continue helping the community I love by running for Town Commissioner.

Direct Quote:

My vision is to create a Walkable Wake Forest. A Walkable Wake Forest should be accessible, affordable, and comfortable for all of our residents. That means creating a Wake Forest free from rampant, choking overdevelopment. It means investing in our infrastructure so that we have clean, usable sidewalks, and streets free from congestion.

Issues:

Stop Overdevelopment and Refocus on Infrastructure

Stop the rampant overdevelopment and urban sprawl, and do not let our town be a rubber stamp for developers. Prioritize infrastructural upgrades over unchecked expansion. Focus on development that serves current residents, not just developers.

Community Economic Development

Promote job growth, support local businesses, and enact sensible economic policies that benefit our residents instead of massive foreign corporations, by strategically using laws, ordinances, and covenants within the Town’s jurisdiction. Hold big businesses accountable and support local enterprises.

Protect the Cost of Living and Affordable Housing

Fiscal responsibility means respecting your wallet – not making you cover the cost of bad planning. Let’s insist on a balanced budget that avoids tolls and fees, and never shifts the burden of costly projects on to your bottom line.

External Candidate Links:

Haseeb Fatmi's Website