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Tara earned her bachelor's degree in communications from North Carolina State University (NCSU) and her master's degree in public administration from East Carolina University (ECU). She is a mother.

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Tara works as a volunteer Raleigh Program manager for the City of Raleigh Municipal Government. She was previously an instructional supervisor and assistant director of human resources development for Wake Technical Community College, and an administrative coordinator for Duke University.

Wake County, Tara Waters

Tara Waters is currently a Wake County Commissioner. She was appointed in 2024 and is serving her first term. She currently chairs the Education Committee, and vice chairs the Affordable Housing Committee. She has also served on the Wake County Board of Education.

As of June 15, 2025, Tara Waters’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Economy

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Supports public schools for their role in addressing social inequalities and believes in supporting local community colleges.

Believes in unwavering dedication to students, families, and teachers. As a former Board of Education member, supports policies addressing challenges faced by parents in K-12 education.

Believes in unwavering dedication to students, families, and teachers, and as a former Board of Education member, supports policies addressing challenges faced by parents in K-12 education.

The candidate's website says, "One of Tara Waters' significant contributions is her involvement with the Southeast Raleigh Young Enterprising Women forum. This event serves as a beacon of empowerment for high school young women by providing them with invaluable mentoring programs. Her participation highlights the importance of mentorship and community-driven initiatives in shaping a brighter future for all."

- Supports public schools for their role in addressing social inequalities and believes in supporting local community colleges.
- Believes in unwavering dedication to students, families, and teachers, and as a former Board of Education member, supports policies addressing challenges faced by parents in K-12 education.
- The candidate's website says, "One of Tara Waters' significant contributions is her involvement with the Southeast Raleigh Young Enterprising Women forum. This event serves as a beacon of empowerment for high school young women by providing them with invaluable mentoring programs. Her participation highlights the importance of mentorship and community-driven initiatives in shaping a brighter future for all."

Education

Public Safety

Supports affordable housing initiatives, including government-led programs, tax incentives for developers, and increased funding, to ensure citizens can live where they work and aging residents can thrive.

- Supports affordable housing initiatives, including government-led programs, tax incentives for developers, and increased funding, to ensure citizens can live where they work and aging residents can thrive.

Housing & Urban Development

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Tara Waters

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Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

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Public Health

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County Commissioner

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