Zebulon

Our Town Clerk, Ms. Ana Gomez, has experienced a serious family situation and needs to step away from her role for the foreseeable future. Former Town Clerk, Ms. Lisa Markland, will assist with preparation for our upcoming August 26th Board Work Session. The Board plans to have an Interim Town Clerk in place prior to our September 8th meeting who will continue with us until further notice. Please direct your questions regarding the Clerk to the Mayor and Manager. 📎 Contact Us https://www.townofzebulon.org/contact-us

🗓️ Reminder: Board of Commissioners Work Session Rescheduled The Town of Zebulon’s Board of Commissioners Work Session originally scheduled for Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m. was rescheduled to Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. to avoid conflicts with other community events and school activities. Please visit our website for the latest updates and meeting information: 🔗 www.townofzebulon.org.

📢 Sign Placement Reminder As election season and community conversations ramp up, the Town of Zebulon would like to remind all residents, businesses, and organizations that all signage must comply with local permitting and design standards. 👎 Please don’t place signs on stop signs, traffic poles, or utility poles — they’ll be removed. 👍 Signs like “For Sale” or “For Rent” are welcome as long as they’re fully on private property. To help keep our community safe, orderly, and informed, you can read the full sign guidelines on our website: www.townofzebulon.org/planning/code-enforcement

Schedule Update: Board of Commissioners Work Session Rescheduled The Town of Zebulon’s Board of Commissioners Work Session originally scheduled for Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. to avoid conflicts with other community events and school activities. A formal meeting notice will be shared next week. Please visit our website for the latest updates and meeting information: 🔗 www.townofzebulon.org.

Joint Public Hearing Today @ 6:00 PM

The Town of Zebulon Board of Commissioners has reached an agreement on a rezoning ordinance to allow for a new planned residential development just outside of downtown. Zebulon South will be located on more than 100 acres, between Arendell and Wakefield. "The Town of Zebulon is growing, and while we welcome this progress, we remain committed to preserving our small town charm, our natural areas, farmland, and open spaces,” said Mayor Glenn York. In the new agreement, Zebulon South will include eight affordable housing units. Further, there will be a 15 percent cap on rental properties throughout the development. The community will also receive a $250,000 fee-in-lieu for a multi-use path to improve pedestrian connectivity to downtown. The League of Municipalities has covered the town’s attorney fees. “We can’t have economic growth without housing, but our growth must be guided by intention, vision, and collaboration,” said Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Interim Town Manager. “This agreement enables us to provide much-needed housing while also protecting and preserving affordable homes in our community." The Town of Zebulon has doubled in size since 2010. As growth continues, the Town is prioritizing infrastructure that supports this expansion in a thoughtful way. Improving pedestrian access is also a vital component of that effort as the Town seeks to build walkable communities that promote health, reduce traffic congestion, support local economies, and enhance overall quality of life. Learn more at: www.townofzebulon.org/new-ordinances.

Board of Commissioners Meeting Tonight August 4, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Agenda Link https://www.townofzebulon.org/agendas-minutes Live Stream Link https://www.youtube.com/watch/jz3VfI6x5Kg

Get ready to kick off the new school year with the Town of Zebulon at the Back2School Bash! This FREE event is packed with giveaways, music, inflatables, and FUN! 📆 Saturday, August 2nd ⏰ 10 AM-2 PM 📍 Mt. Zion UHC & Gill Street Park Here’s what you can look forward to: ✅ Backpack giveaway! ✅ Free haircuts for boys! ✅ Toiletry bags for girls! ✅ A DJ! ✅ LOTS of vendors! Let’s make heading back to school something to celebrate! Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department

LaunchZebulon, a strategic partnership between Wake Technical Community College's Entrepreneurship and Small Business Center, Town of Zebulon Economic Development Department, and the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce, was created to support local businesses and uplift entrepreneurs in the community. The 10-week training course is a free opportunity to help grow or create businesses in Zebulon. Individuals who currently own or plan to start a business in Zebulon should apply by August 4, 2025, to be considered for the program. The application can be found here: https://business.zebulonchamber.org/form/view/37049 “Local businesses are what make communities strong, and we’re thrilled to offer this program again this year after a successful cohort in 2024,” said Shannon Johnson, Director of Community and Economic Development for the Town of Zebulon. “As we look toward the future in Zebulon, we believe small businesses are essential to our economic health and longevity, and we look forward to connecting the next generation of entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive.” Participants can expect to gain a network of mentors and fellow business owners with similar goals. The program is designed to provide aspiring business owners with expert training, practical tools, and a supportive community to bring their vision to life. The program will take place on Wednesdays, beginning September 3, 2025, through November 5, 2025. Read more about the program on the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce website here: https://business.zebulonchamber.org/news/details/news-release-7-21-2025.

Investing in the technology behind the scenes. The approved FY25–26 budget includes dedicated funding for IT Network Reinvestment to modernize the systems that keep Town services running smoothly—from permitting and customer service to security and staff support. These upgrades mean faster service, stronger cybersecurity, and better tools for staff to serve the public. ✅ All with no increase to the property tax rate. 📂 See what else is included in the adopted budget at: www.townofzebulon.org