Why Keep Success a Secret?
Wake County Public Schools ranked third in the nation this year in high school graduation rates, yet per pupil spending in Wake is lower than the national average. Imagine what we could do with adequate funding!
Expert Water Panel Concludes We Need to Pay More for Safe Services
Given growth projections, reports show that demand for water will exceed supply. This really concerns WakeUP Wake County, so we’ve been strong advocates for conservation and efficiency programs.
Is the Water Bill Due? Learn more at April 14 community forum
Though it’s been raining, we’re still in a drought. Given a projected doubling of population, where will our drinking water come from?
No Matter What Tedesco Says, Busing is Not a Problem for Wake County Schools
Patty Williams of WakeUp explains how John Tedesco has misrepresented Wake County schools in the media.
Forum on the Board of Education - Wednesday December 16th
Last month’s school board election brought in new leadership. WakeUp hosts this forum to educate the public on the issues Wake County Board of Education faces looking forward.
WakeUp’s Annual Meeting Monday November 16th
Wake County’s most active nonpartisan political group hosts an evening about the big issues we are facing today, and tomorrow.
Raleigh Council Candidates Meet for Open Forum
Growth was on everyone’s mind at the Raleigh City Council candidate forum last night. Whether it was planning for new school construction, mass transit systems or water conservation – all agreed next year’s city council will have a lot on their plate. Hosted by WakeUp Wake County and the League of Women Voters, candidates gave their stump speeches while fielding questions from audience members.
WakeUp’s City Council Candidate Forum Thursday
With the election closing in- here’s your opportunity to see all the candidates together in one place.
WakeUp hosts Greg Hatem, John Kane, Mitchell Silver and Melanie Wilson
This Wednesday at Sitti WakeUp and Tarheel Young Leaders brings us some of the most influential developers and planners in Raleigh.
WakeUp’s Elections and Growth October 2nd
Next Thursday October 2nd, WakeUp’s annual meeting will host a panel discussion on issues that are locally relevant in the statewide races. Hosted in Fletcher auditorium in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts and hosted by the Indy’s Bob Geary, this event is sure to be educational, entertaining, and well attended. Two pundits Chris Fitzsimon from the left leaning NC Policy Watch and John Hood from the right leaning John Locke Foundation will discuss the finer points of NC politics.
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