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.

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

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

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

Public Safety

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

- 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 service launching in 2026 with curb-to-curb rides that are free for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

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

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Tim Forrest

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

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.

Supports promoting a balanced mix of housing types, including attainable/"workforce" options, while maintaining high design standards and requiring developers to fund their share of infrastructure.

Supports keeping the Holly Springs Road widening on schedule, advancing Avent Ferry Road 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, free for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Plans to increase stormwater capacity where flooding and erosion risk is highest and improve maintenance cycles and creek health.

- 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. 