Council Member· 2022–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Carissa Kohn-Johnson
Cary
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- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 5:18:37
- Avg per meeting
- 9:06
- Segments
- 5586
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Top issues during term (20)
Tobacco and E-Cigarette Public Use Restrictions
None immediate.
Open Space Plan and Imagine Cary Community Plan Updates
Could increase higher-density commercial and residential tax revenues but alters established neighborhood planning frameworks.
Elected Official Compensation and Benefits Policy Review
Any compensation change would be folded into the next budget cycle; costs are not yet known.
Fiscal Year 2027 Town Budget and Tax Rate Increase
The FY27 budget sets how your tax dollars get spent next year, though no dollar figures were decided at this meeting.
Pittard Sears Road Rezoning and Annexation
Private investment by the developer for housing construction and required infrastructure improvements.
Edberly Road Rapid Flashing Beacon
Town will spend $50,000 for temporary equipment that can be reused elsewhere later.
Historic Preservation Master Plan Update
Supported through federal CLG grant funds and town matching resources.
Downtown Multimodal Center Planning
Funded primarily through Wake Transit allocations, with potential non-transit components requiring future partnerships.
Travel, Training, and Meal Expense Policies
Refining travel and training policies will help control municipal expenditures on professional development.
Cary Collision PDI Service Building Expansion
Private investment estimated over $150,000 in alternative compliance considerations.
Historic Landmark Designation and Property Maintenance
Future preservation or marking of the site may require modest municipal investment or grant funding.
Ebike and Emoto Regulations on Trails
Fines and penalties for e-bike violations are being developed but amounts aren't set yet.
Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
Studies and regulatory drafting will be absorbed within existing staff resources.
Green Level Church Road Residential Rezoning
Private residential development investment.
2027 Public Art Goals and Works Plan
Helps guide the distribution of local cultural arts grant funding.
Transportation Working Group Conversion to Formal Board
Unknown staff and operating costs; the mayor asked for an impact analysis before supporting it.
Impact of New State Legislation on Local Zoning and Development
Increased staff administrative and legal review costs to adapt local ordinances to state mandates.
HRID Advisory Board Annual Report
Town Manager Appointment
Residential Land Dedications & Recreation Fund Contributions
Roughly $7.3 million in developer-paid recreation funds are available for park acquisition and development in FY27.
Decisions during term (356)
Recorded while Kohn-Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Case 26-REZ-04 719 Pittard Sears Road
Rules of Order for the Planning and Zoning Board
Planning & Zoning Board Annual Report 2025-2026
Appointment of Vice Chair
Advisory Task Force Recommendation
Annual Work Plan
Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting - Aug 24, 2026 6:30 PM
Adoption of Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval
22-REZ-06 Green Level Church at Mills Farm Road Rezoning
Adoption of Policy 192: Employee Engagement Surveys
Personnel and Budget Ordinance Amendments for Special Commission Recommendations
Council Direction on Special Commission Report Recommendations
Hold Closed Session
Appointment of Town Manager Russ Overton
Town Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 11, 2026 6:30 PM
Town Council - Regular Meeting - Jul 23, 2026 6:30 PM
Town Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 27, 2026 6:30 PM
Voting record (23)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of Policy 191 and Amendments to Policy 143
Establishment of Town Council Committee on Policies and Ethics
Adoption of 18-Month Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
Amendment to Traffic Schedule 8 (Cedar Street Parking)
Resolution Authorizing Raleigh Housing Authority to Acquire Amberwood at Lochmere
Agreed that while affordable housing is important, the timeline and lack of adequate review warranted tabling.
Repurposing Downtown Loop Transit Hours
Huang moved to table the resolution authorizing the Raleigh Housing Authority to operate in Cary for the purpose of acquiring Amberwood at Lochmere.
Form Committee for Council-Related Audit Recommendations
Motion to Remove Raleigh Housing Authority Public Hearing from Agenda
Felt that keeping it on the agenda allowed for an opportunity to try and get answers, noting that a 'no' vote was always available.
Bush moved that staff use a half penny from the fund balance to reduce the increase to 6.6 percent, or 2.25 cents.
Motion to Use Additional Fund Balance for Further Tax Rate Reduction
Preferred a smaller or no additional reduction from reserves to avoid jeopardizing long-term service levels.