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Wake County installs Sophia Jackson as commissioner, elects Susan Evans as chair; routine business approved
Summary
The Wake County Board of Commissioners seated Sophia Jackson as the District 2 commissioner after the Wake County Democratic Party nominated her, then elected Commissioner Susan Evans as chair in a roll-call vote. The board also approved routine consent items and a Black History Month proclamation.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3, 2025, voted to seat Sophia Jackson as the District 2 commissioner and elected Commissioner Susan Evans as the board’s chair.
The board accepted a nominee submitted by the Wake County Democratic Party to fill the vacant District 2 seat. Following a motion and second, the board approved the appointment by voice vote. Sophia Jackson took the oath of office administered by Representative Monica Johnson Hosler and pledged to place early childhood priorities at the center of her work.
The swearing-in was followed by a contested election for the chair. Commissioner Adamson nominated Commissioner Susan Evans; Commissioner Thomas nominated Vice Chair Don Myle. The board conducted a roll-call vote and elected Susan Evans chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. After her election, Evans said she looked forward to advancing strategic plans and emphasized priorities including affordable housing and access to health and mental-health services.
During the meeting the board also approved its agenda and minutes of the Jan. 6, 2025 regular meeting by voice vote. A Black History Month proclamation, presented by Commissioner Shanika Thomas and Advance Carolina, passed on a voice vote. The board approved the consent agenda and then heard an extended public-comment period (see separate article).
Clerk staff read and the board approved the list of appointments recommended for February. The clerk said 65 public comments had also been submitted electronically and would be shared with commissioners via email.
Quotes captured at the meeting included Jackson’s pledge: “I take this seat today as your neighbor … I represent District 2, yet I stand for all of Wake County,” and Evans’ comments after her election: “I look forward to working with this board and with our staff ... to focus on how we have more affordable housing, how we have health care access, mental-healthcare access for our residents.”
The board adjourned after receiving advisory-board updates from several commissioners and confirming there was no need for a closed session.
