Ben Clapsaddle (Mayor of Wake Forest, North Carolina, candidate ...

Ben Clapsaddle is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from The Citadel, a master's degree in administration from Central Michigan University, and master's degree in strategic studies from The Army War College. He currently lives in Wake Forest. He is Christian.

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Ben previously worked as an associate at Booz Allen Hamilton. He served in the US Army for 27 years. 

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Town board welcomes new commissioners

Ben currently serves as a Wake Forest Town Commissioner. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. 

Believes in fiscal responsibility, community engagement, and effective resource allocation for Wake Forest.

Believes in fiscal responsibility, openness to citizen concerns, and effectively allocating resources

- Believes in fiscal responsibility, openness to citizen concerns, and effectively allocating resources

Economy

Plans to maintain high-quality parks and recreation facilities while protecting historical sites and natural areas.

Plans to collaborate with various local, county, state, and federal officials to achieve public service goals.

- Plans to maintain high-quality parks and recreation facilities while protecting historical sites and natural areas.
- Plans to collaborate with various local, county, state, and federal officials to achieve public service goals.

Public Services

As of September 3, 2025, Ben Clapsaddle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Promises to ensure the Police and Fire Departments are always staffed, trained, and equipped to meet the needs of the town.

- Promises to ensure the Police and Fire Departments are always staffed, trained, and equipped to meet the needs of the town.

Public Safety

Promises to be proactive and ensure infrastructure meets the needs of the growing town.

- Promises to be proactive and ensure infrastructure meets the needs of the growing town.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Ben Clapsaddle

Ben Clapsaddle is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from The Citadel, a master's degree from Central Michigan University, and a master's degree from The Army War College. He lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is Christian.

Ben is currently a Wake Forest Town Commissioner. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. 

Plans to improve infrastructure and public services.

As of September 3, 2025, Ben Clapsaddle did not have a website or any information online.

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Vivian Jones (Mayor of Wake Forest, North Carolina, candidate ...

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Vivian is currently the mayor of Wake Forest. She was first elected in 2011 and is serving her sixth term.

As of September 3, 2025, Vivian Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Believes zoning is crucial for "good, productive growth" and reducing driving.

- Believes zoning is crucial for "good, productive growth" and reducing driving.

Plans to expand the town's network of road connections and sidewalks to address traffic congestion.

- Plans to expand the town's network of road connections and sidewalks to address traffic congestion.

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Vivian Jones

As mayor, supported the Town of Wake Forest's decision to join the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.