The Board of Commissioners sets the County’s property tax rate, regulates land use and zoning outside municipal jurisdictions, and adopts the annual budget. The Board meets monthly on the first and third Mondays, with exceptions for holidays and special events. Please consult the Meeting Schedule page for the current schedule.
2025 State of the County Address
Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Susan Evans hosted the annual State of the County Address on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Marbles Kids Museum. The State of the County Address is a public event that highlights the year's accomplishments. Watch the video of the event, including the Chair’s remarks, a conversation with Team Wake leaders and a performance from Poe Magnet Elementary School students.
Watch the State of the County Address