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January 29, 2025
Minutes from the Mayor
Newsletter
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Refreshed in the New Year!
Hello, Knightdale! 2024 was such an amazing year in Knightdale, and I want to personally thank YOU for supporting all our efforts. From Public Safety advancements to new Town initiatives, I'm so excited about all we were able to accomplish this year. It makes me even MORE excited for all the good things we have on deck for 2025! As I share highlights of some events that have happened recently in Knightdale, I want to wish you and yours a very prosperous New Year!
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Congratulations to Newly Promoted and Awarded Knightdale Fire Department Members
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I want to send a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to members of the Knightdale Fire Department who recently celebrated numerous awards and promotions throughout the department. To Captain Adam Ellis, Captain Brandon Lindsey, Lieutenant Anthony Parrinello, Lieutenant Dale Kernodle, and Lieutenant Seth Hall - the Town of Knightdale and I are so very proud of you!
Additionally, special recognition was given to all the members who deployed to western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. KFD provided 16 Swiftwater Firefighting and Peer support staff to assist our western NC neighbors. We're grateful for your bravery and expertise, and so are citizens across our state.
The 2024 Todd A. Blanchard Firefighter of the Year award went to Captain Mark Guy for his unwavering dedication, courage, and exemplary service. Knightdale truly has a second-to-none staff of firefighters, and these members are proof. Congrats again!
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Mayor Day Supports NC Representative Monika Johnson Hostler
I had the honor of attending the inspiring swearing-in ceremony for NC House Representative Monika Johnson Hostler for District 33. Her dedication and leadership have already made a meaningful impact, and I have no doubt she will continue to represent us with excellence and integrity! Here’s to even greater accomplishments ahead!
Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement!
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Thales Academy Students Lead the Town Council Meeting Pledge of Allegiance
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 I'm always honored to have local students come to the Town Council meetings and showcase their leadership skills. This month we had two astute ladies from Thales Academy, Britta Tripp and Virginia Prieto, lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and we were so happy to have them!
Thank you for coming out to help us open our meeting! We appreciate you!
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Mayor Day Attends the Faith and Community Dinner
 I'm grateful for every opportunity I get to interact within the community, especially when those opportunities are fostered by organizations looking to connect and bring together diverse populations. I got the chance to be a part of such a gathering recently at the Faith and Community Dinner, hosted by the Wake Forest Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The event was an informal dinner and discussion that brought together leadership from various churches, key community leaders, and state representatives from our area. We collectively talked about building relationships among ourselves, common areas of interest and collaboration, issues in our region that need to be addressed, and how we could support each other in those causes. It was a VERY insightful conversation, and I was honored to be a part, both as a contributor and listener.
Special thanks to Lars Capener for the invitation to a wonderful event!
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Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars! Join me from 11:30 am to 1 pm on Friday, February 14, for a Leadership Lab. This FREE interactive, practical learning lab will provide opportunities to explore contemporary leadership and professional development, training and skills building. During this laboratory, participants will get to build professional connections, explore leadership challenges, and develop enhanced abilities together.
I hope to see you there! Register for the event below.
 The beginning of the year means new goals for active and healthy lifestyles! Join the Town of Knightdale for its annual Cupid Run 5K on Saturday, February 8, at 8 am. It happens at Knightdale Station Park, and we hope to see you there!
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