Re-Elect Jessica Day
for Knightdale Mayor
on Tuesday, November 7, 2023
"Knightdale is a thriving and sustainable community fueled by unity and possibility. As Mayor, I'm dedicated to empowering our exceptional citizens to create a future we all desire. Together, we're building a vibrant town that combines growth with a strong sense of connection and belonging. Let's start something wonderful."
Connected and Inclusive * Active and Healthy * Sustainable * Safe * Operational Excellence
Advocate For:
Education:
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Providing support for our local schools to create community educational programming for our youth, young adults, and our senior community.
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​Why: Education is the gateway to opportunities. This leads to career opportunities, innovation, productivity, more significant problem-solving, and increased civic engagement.
Economic Development:
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Support initiatives that promote our economic growth and especially our small and local business community.
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​Why: Job creation leads to stable income and financial security. This also means greater choices for the community and more retail and commercial options.
Public Safety:
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Ensure that safety remains a priority as we continue to grow.
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What this means: Sense of security and peace of mind for individuals and their loved ones. More engagement in community activities connection and enjoyment of outdoor spaces.
Projects
Investments in Public Safety
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Merger of the Knightdale Fire Department and East Wake Fire and Rescue
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Construction of two new fire stations, Station 4 on Hodge Rd and Station 1 on Old Knight Rd (both now under construction)
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Renovation of current public safety building to serve as police headquarters (funded, ongoing).
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Investing in numerous fire trucks, police vehicles, and equipment.
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Historic salary investments making Knightdale FD and PD one of the best paid in the State of North Carolina.
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Investments in Sustainability
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Formation of Sustainability Committee to guide Council.
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Authorized grants leading to installation of EV Charging Stations at Town Hall and Knightdale Station Park.
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Renovations at Harper Park including Knightdale’s first mural and inclusive playground.
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oRenovations at the Knightdale Environmental Park including restoration of the pond and picnic shelters, and the installation of a stormwater friendly, permeable surface walking trail.
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Energy Efficient renovations at Town Hall.
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Completion of the towns first Comprehensive Transportation Plan that prioritizes walkability, mass transit, and safety.
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Investments in Staff
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Expansion of workplace protections to create and support additional protected groups of employees.
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Historic salary investments to ensure Knightdale is a competitive employer in a challenging labor market.
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Ensured that all full time town employees are payed at or above the living wage for Wake County.
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Proactive approach to the COVID-19 pandemic that ensured the safety of staff and viability of town services throughout the entire crisis.
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Investments in the Community
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Knightdale partnered with Wake County and Campbell University Law School to enact a local Anti-Discrimination Ordinance that expands protected group status to additional people in the community and created the opportunity to arbitrate discrimination cases locally.
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Creation of new community events to celebrate the diverse population of Knightdale.
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Extension of the Mingo Creek Greenway all the way to Knightdale Station Park (funded, construction starts 2023).
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Creation of a Parks and Rec Master Plan.
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Funded the design of a community center to be constructed in 2028.
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Partnered with Wake Stone Corporation to build an inclusive playground at Harper Park.
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Authorized the first food truck program that allows businesses to host food trucks, and created food truck friendly zones (previously food trucks were only allowed at town events and breweries).
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Completion of the Wake Stone Soccer Park
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Knightdale’s first citizen satisfaction survey
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Creation of the Community Relations Department
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Authorization of an Inclusive Growth and Affordable Housing Study
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Creation of “The River District Small Area Plan”
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Maintaining a fair tax rate (5th lowest in Wake County) to ensure Knightdale remains affordable for our residents.