North Carolina Record
Wake Forest
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Haseeb Fatmi

Commissioner2025–2026

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At a glance

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Term ending May 22, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
44:11
Avg per meeting
4:01
Segments
637

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Feb 2026[27]

Unified Development Ordinance Rewrite

Neighbors fear potential structural damage to a shared retaining wall and property value impacts; the developer would pay for required road improvements.

medium→Mar 2026[23]

Greenway Expansion and Walkability

$5,338,552 in federal funding matched by $15,194,341 in local contribution, including 2014 and 2022 bond dollars.

high→Feb 2026[21]

Special events street-closure policy and October 2027 exception

Event organizers of larger events will face significantly higher insurance costs, rising from $2 million to $5 million in required coverage.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Ailey Young Park Renovation Grant Application

About $4.6 million in new grant funding for parks projects.

low↑Apr 2026[11]

August Financial Position

No electric rate increase planned for next year's budget; ARPA funds must be spent by year-end.

medium↓Apr 2026[11]

Annexation of 1313 N White Street (Ritchie Family Properties)

Annexing the land would eventually add it to the town's tax base, but no development plan is final yet.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Municipal Service District Redesign

Would have added roughly $250–$600 per year to affected homeowners' property taxes; the denial avoids that cost.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Town-wide Sustainability Plan

Costs not yet specified — many actions are studies, policies, or partnerships rather than immediate spending.

high↓Apr 2026[7]

Ligon Mill Road extension

The extension project carries an estimated cost of more than $95 million.

high↑Feb 2026[6]

S-Line project and West Holding Avenue realignment

The town's local match commitment is $6.25 million toward a total mobility hub package estimated at about $36 million.

medium↑Feb 2026[6]

Flock Surveillance Cameras

Right now, there's no direct hit to your wallet, but buying or maintaining these camera systems usually costs taxpayer dollars down the road.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Scooter and e-bike regulations

Civil penalties will be set in the Town's schedule; impoundment costs are not specified.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Board Vacancy Selection Process

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Fire Station 6 Financing Approved

Up to $18 million in borrowed funds, with a public hearing on the financing set for March.

medium↓Jan 2026[3]

Housing affordability and rentals

medium↓Mar 2026[3]

Age-friendly community initiative

The consultant contract ($1,000/month) ended in July and is on pause; any continuation cost depends on the structure the Board chooses.

high↓May 2026[2]

FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget

No property tax increase proposed; the MSD tax rate goes down, and the town flags possible lean years ahead.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Potential federal immigration detention facilities in Wake Forest

Speakers cited other towns facing unplanned costs for water, sewer, and emergency services if such a facility opened.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

FY 26 vehicle and equipment purchases

About $1.4 million in vehicle and equipment purchases financed through an installment agreement.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Ailey Young House Heritage Site/NE Gateway Park

A project cost estimate was included in the packet, but no dollar figure was stated during the meeting.

Decisions during term (70)

Recorded while Fatmi was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.