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Joe Cuccurullo has a bachelor’s degree in special education and teaching from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He and his wife, Samara, live in Holly Springs, North Carolina, with their son.

Joe is a special education teacher in Wake County Public Schools. He is also the co-founder of the Resource Room Learning Center, a private educational facility that supports students with learning differences.

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Joe Cuccurullo's campaign for Holly Springs Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Supports investing in infrastructure to match the pace of growth.

- Supports investing in infrastructure to match the pace of growth.

Economy

As of September 4, 2025, Joe Cuccurullo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports law enforcement and wants to strengthen emergency preparedness.

- Supports law enforcement and wants to strengthen emergency preparedness.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Joe Cuccurullo

As of September 4, 2025, Joe Cuccurullo did not have a website or any information online.

Supports investing in infrastructure to keep up with the town's rapid growth.

Supports investing in infrastructure to match the town's growth.

Walter Ley

Annie moved to Holly Springs, North Carolina in 2017 with her family. 

Annie is currently a member of the Holly Springs Town Council. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

As of September 4, 2025, Annie Drees’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in preserving green spaces, natural habitats, and resources to balance rapid population growth.

Plans to restructure the contract with Harnett County for drinking water to ensure better investment in the county's water supply.

Supports the development of public services, including progressing Eagles Landing Park, planning trail connections to neighboring municipalities, and organizing community events like Sip and Stroll.

Helped advance the development Eagles Landing Park, trail connections to neighboring municipalities, and community events like Sip and Stroll.

- Believes in preserving green spaces, natural habitats, and resources to balance rapid population growth.
- Plans to restructure the contract with Harnett County for drinking water to ensure better investment in the county's water supply.
- Helped advance the development Eagles Landing Park, trail connections to neighboring municipalities, and community events like Sip and Stroll.

Plans to create more incentives for affordable housing in larger residential plans.

Plans to reorganize the Tree Advisory committee into an Environmental Advisory Board to review developmental proposals aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

Plans to set goals to reduce energy usage.

- Plans to create more incentives for affordable housing in larger residential plans.
- Plans to reorganize the Tree Advisory committee into an Environmental Advisory Board to review developmental proposals aimed at minimizing environmental impact.
- Plans to set goals to reduce energy usage.

Supports the implementation of geographical policing in Holly Springs, which is set to be rolled out this fall.

- Supports the implementation of geographical policing in Holly Springs, which is set to be rolled out this fall.

Advocates for investing in roads and trails to improve safety and transit options to adjacent towns.

- Advocates for investing in roads and trails to improve safety and transit options to adjacent towns.

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Annie Drees

Annie Drees earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University. She lives in Holly Springs, North Carolina, with her family.

As of September 4, 2025, Annie Drees did not have a website or any information online.

Believes road improvements with the DOT are "painfully slow."

Advocates for transit options to adjacent towns.

Josh Prizer has called Holly Springs home since 2019. He is married to Carrie Prizer and they have three children Lucy, Claire, and Cole. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Law Studies from Marquette University.

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Josh is the vice president of sales at MyHealthTeam. 

Josh's campaign for Holly Springs Town Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

Supports holding more public workshops to educate residents on infrastructure and development processes.

- Supports holding more public workshops to educate residents on infrastructure and development processes.

Believes in approving development projects that align with the needs of residents and the business community.

- Believes in approving development projects that align with the needs of residents and the business community.

As of September 4, 2025, Josh Prizer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in balancing infrastructure improvements with economic growth and collaborating with developers to ensure appropriate projects and infrastructure enhancements are made in needed areas.

- Believes in balancing infrastructure improvements with economic growth and collaborating with developers to ensure appropriate projects and infrastructure enhancements are made in needed areas.

Supports creating a School Crossing Guard Program that helps keep children and families safe and creates jobs.

- Supports creating a School Crossing Guard Program that helps keep children and families safe and creates jobs.

Josh Prizer

Josh Prizer has called Holly Springs home since 2019. He is the proud husband of Carrie Prizer and devoted father to Lucy, Claire, and Cole. Josh and his family were drawn to Holly Springs for its small-town charm, family-friendly atmosphere, and the sense of untapped potential the community offers. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Criminal Law Studies from Marquette University.

As of September 4, 2025, Josh Prizer did not have a website or any information online.

Kara Foster (Holly Springs Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Kara is from Sharon, Pennsylvania. She attended Hickory High School, Mercyhurst University, and New England College of Optometry. She is a Christian and mother of three.

Kara is an optometrist and small business owner.

Kara's campaign for Holly Springs Town Council Member is her first entry into politics. 

Supports policies that will make it easier for local businesses to open, grow, and thrive.

Believes in balancing family, business, and managing increasing expenses.

Understands the struggle of balancing family, business, and managing increasing expenses.

- Supports policies that will make it easier for local businesses to open, grow, and thrive.
- Understands the struggle of balancing family, business, and managing increasing expenses.

Supports investing in greenways, walkability, and local shops to strengthen community ties.

- Supports investing in greenways, walkability, and local shops to strengthen community ties.
- Supports farmers' markets.

Supports "thoughtful planning" that prioritizes infrastructure, green space, and the town's character.

Supports creating walkable neighborhoods and town planning that prioritizes residents.

Said, "I will never take developer money and will keep our town’s future in the hands of its citizens."

- Supports "thoughtful planning" that prioritizes infrastructure, green space, and the town's character.
- Supports creating walkable neighborhoods and town planning that prioritizes residents.
- Said, "I will never take developer money and will keep our town’s future in the hands of its citizens."

Believes public safety is crucial for Holly Springs to remain a community where "teachers, first responders, young families, and seniors can all thrive."

- Believes public safety is crucial for Holly Springs to remain a community where "teachers, first responders, young families, and seniors can all thrive."

Supports preserving natural features and promoting safe, car-free transportation.

Wants to promote safe, car-free transportation.

- Wants to promote safe, car-free transportation.

As of September 4, 2025, Kara Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kara Foster

Kara Foster's campaign for Holly Springs Town Council Member is her first entry into politics. 

As of September 4, 2025, Kara Foster did not have a website or any information online.

Supports "smarter traffic solutions, balanced development, and policies that keep Holly Springs a place we’re proud to call home."

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Sarah is a veteran of the Air National Guard.

Sarah's campaign for Holly Springs Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Supports small businesses through advocacy, thoughtful development, and local collaboration.

- Supports small businesses through advocacy, thoughtful development, and local collaboration.

Supports creating open channels between residents and local government with transparency, clarity, and regular updates.

- Supports creating open channels between residents and local government with transparency, clarity, and regular updates.

Believes in inclusive town growth by addressing housing, mobility, and program access for all residents.

- Believes in inclusive town growth by addressing housing, mobility, and program access for all residents.

As of September 4, 2025, Sarah Larson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sarah Larson

As of September 4, 2025, Sarah Larson did not have a website or any information online.

Supports addressing housing, mobility, and program access to ensure inclusive town growth.

Tim Forrest

Tim Forrest is from Holly Springs, North Carolina. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Jacksonville State University, a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas Grantham, and a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. He and his wife, Laura, live in Holly Springs, where they are active members of Fuquay Varina United Methodist Church. They have four sons, two daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.

Tim is the CEO of PatchMaster, a drywall repair company. He previously served for 30 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Colonel. 

Timothy is a current member of the Holly Springs Town Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As of September 4, 2025, Tim Forrest’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tim Forrest is from Holly Springs, North Carolina. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Jacksonville State University, a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas Grantham, and a master of strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. He and his wife, Laura, live in Holly Springs, where they are active members of Fuquay Varina United Methodist Church. They have four sons, two daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.

Timothy Forrest, Holly Springs Town Council

Tim is the CEO of PatchMaster, a drywall repair company. He previously served as a Colonel in the United States Army for 30 years. 

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Tim is currently a member of the Holly Springs Town Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Supports expanding community policing, traffic enforcement in congestion hotspots, and school-zone safety initiatives.

Plans to expand turn-lane, crosswalk, and safety upgrades at high-crash locations.

Supports launching microtransit and evaluating first/last-mile links to regional transit.

Supports keeping the Holly Springs Rd widening on schedule, advancing Avent Ferry Rd Phase 2 into construction, and supporting the NC-55 widening/interchange and Southern Access Road to disperse traffic.

Supports a new on-demand transit (microtransit) service launching in 2026 with curb-to-curb rides that are free for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Supports $236 million in road improvements by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

Supports a crossing guard program to ensure student safety at busy intersections.

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 