Zebulon

Please join us for a Special Called Meeting to discuss the process for filling the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners.

The Town of Zebulon is aware of reports of gunshots at the community park this evening. This appears to be an isolated incident that occurred during a privately organized event. Public safety is our top priority, and the onsite security presence immediately shut down the event.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Christofher Robles and Firefighter Nathan Oie, Zebulon’s two newest graduates from Wake County Fire Academy 16! Both will complete orientation next week and begin their regular shifts on June 30. This marks a major milestone for the Zebulon Fire Department: these are the first recruits hired without prior fire service experience—a new approach that expands our recruitment pool and helps us grow from within. Nicknamed "Smiley" for his upbeat spirit, Chris was honored with the academy’s Leadership Award, recognizing his outstanding personal skills. He is also fluent in Spanish. A U.S. Army veteran and former sniper team leader, Nathan brings discipline, dedication, and leadership from his military career. After living in several states, he’s proud to now call North Carolina home and is excited to serve in the fire service. Along with Zebulon, graduates from this academy will be in Wendell, Hopkins, Wake-New Hope, Northern Wake, Fairview, and Durham Highway Fire Departments. These employees salaries and costs associated with training were 100% covered by Wake County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The Town of Zebulon is proud to welcome Richard Fletcher as our new Public Works Director. He officially joined our team on June 16, bringing with him decades of leadership, service, and engineering expertise. Prior to joining Zebulon, Richard served as the Public Works Director for the City Government of Goldsboro, NC for more than 8 years, where he led the creation of the city’s first stormwater program, streamlined operations, and managed key infrastructure agreements with Seymour Johnson AFB. Richard’s impressive career also includes nearly three decades of military service. A retired Air Force Major, he served as a civil engineer at U.S. and overseas bases, earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from NC State, and a master’s in engineering management from the Air Force Institute of Technology. His leadership, strategic mindset, and deep commitment to public service make him an outstanding addition to the Zebulon team. We’re honored to have him leading our Public Works Department as we continue to grow and serve our community. Please join us in giving Richard a warm and friendly Zebulon welcome!

The Zebulon Board of Commissioners has officially adopted the FY 2025–2026 Budget unanimously and with no change to the property tax rate. Budget Highlights: ✅ $2.39M for road and transportation improvements ✅ $1.89M for park development (Little River Park Phase 1) ✅ New youth engagement programs and language access tools ✅ Funding for community events, concerts, and mobile service app ✅ 2 new patrol officers + 1 licensed social worker in the Police Department ✅ Increased support for town employees Thank you to our residents for your input throughout this process. We’re excited to move the Town of Zebulon forward—together. View the full budget at: www.townofzebulon.org

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🎉Celebrate freedom, culture and community! Join us this week for our Juneteenth events filled with music, food, history and joy. Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff 🗓️Thursday, June 19 ⏰7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍Zebulon Community Center Juneteenth Community Celebration 🗓️Saturday, June 21 ⏰4:00 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Zebulon Community Park

Congratulations to local Zebulon teen Caden Hudson for being named the Kids Wish Network Hero of the Year! Last year, Caden donated handmade crocheted stuffed animals to the Zebulon NC Police Department and Wake Forest Police Department to comfort children experiencing trauma. Her compassion and dedication made a lasting impact — and now, it’s been celebrated in a big way. During a surprise ceremony, Caden was presented with a $3,000 check and the Hero of the Year award by the Kids Wish Network. We’re incredibly proud to be part of this moment and grateful for young leaders like Caden who make our community stronger. "Kids Wish Network is so happy to reward Caden for her dedication to helping children, and teaching and inspiring others, creating a rippling effect of do-gooders in her community," said Programs Manager Tambra Fulk. "Her compassion and dedication touches so many hearts." Kids Wish Network started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering from life-threatening conditions, but has since created additional programs to benefit kids nationwide, including Hero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance. Please join us in congratulating Caden on this well-deserved recognition! Read more: https://www.kidswishnetwork.org/blog/teen-hooked-on-crocheting-kindness-is-awarded-kids-wish-networks-hero-of-the-year-at-zebulon-police-department

Congratulations to Commissioner Shannon Baxter on being elected President of the North Carolina Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) caucus! Established in 1974, WIMG is a dynamic group within the National League of Cities dedicated to empowering women in local government and encouraging women to seek public office in their communities. Commissioner Baxter’s leadership promises to inspire, uplift, and champion women’s voices in local government across North Carolina. “It’s an honor to be elected by my peers to lead NC WIMG,” said Commissioner Baxter. “I’m passionate about supporting women in public service and excited to help create space for more diverse voices in local government.” We’re proud of her continued dedication to shaping the future of our cities and towns! #ZebulonNC #TownofZebulon

The Town of Zebulon is pleased to welcome Ana Gomez as our new Town Clerk! In this vital role, Ana will manage official records, oversee municipal proceedings, and ensure compliance with state and local laws. She will work closely with the Town Board, staff, and residents to support transparency and the efficient operation of Town government. Ana brings a wealth of experience from her work in state government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, and an LL.M. from Hamline University School of Law. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, Ana now calls Raleigh, NC home—and we’re thrilled she’s bringing her expertise to Zebulon. Please join us in giving her a warm and friendly Zebulon welcome!

The Town of Zebulon Board and staff gathered at Town Hall for a productive discussion on the proposed FY25–26 budget, resident feedback, and priorities for 2026 and beyond. The conversation led to key updates that bring us one step closer to adopting a budget that reflects the needs and values of our growing community. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the session. And a special thanks to the residents who joined us in person. Your input is helping shape Zebulon’s future. #ZebulonNC #TownofZebulon