Wake County commissioners vote to go into closed session on economic development incentives and personnel
May 18, 2026 | Wake County, North Carolina
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At the close of its May 18 meeting, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives and personnel matters.
County Attorney Askew read the legal bases for the closed session, citing North Carolina statutes covering economic development negotiations and personnel matters (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) and (a)(6)) and confidentiality provisions referenced under NCGS 131E-97.3 and Chapter 132 exceptions. Commissioner Thomas moved to enter closed session; Commissioner Evans seconded, the Board voted in favor, and the body recessed for closed session.
When the Board returned to open session it announced there was nothing to report, and then adjourned.
County Attorney Askew read the legal bases for the closed session, citing North Carolina statutes covering economic development negotiations and personnel matters (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) and (a)(6)) and confidentiality provisions referenced under NCGS 131E-97.3 and Chapter 132 exceptions. Commissioner Thomas moved to enter closed session; Commissioner Evans seconded, the Board voted in favor, and the body recessed for closed session.
When the Board returned to open session it announced there was nothing to report, and then adjourned.
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