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Council Member· 2022–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Carissa Kohn-Johnson

Cary

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

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 (14)(Public Safety)

high↑Apr 2026[17]

Ebike and Emoto Regulations on Trails

Fines and penalties for e-bike violations are being developed but amounts aren't set yet.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Cybersecurity Month Planning

Implemented within the current IT security budget.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Closed Session Attorney Consultation and Personnel Review

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Senior Services and Funding Challenges

Potential funding gaps for local non-profit senior service providers relying on federal grants.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Public Meeting Decorum and Safety

None.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Nancy Jones House Security and Maintenance

Repair costs will be covered by Town Public Works maintenance funds.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Anti-Retaliation Policy and Whistleblower Protection

Nominal administrative costs associated with establishing a confidential reporting tip line and training programs.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Police Department Community Engagement and Training

critical↓May 2026[2]

Police & Fire Department Multi-Year Staffing and Infrastructure Needs

$350,401.68 funded by the State of North Carolina.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

ADA Accessibility and Adult Changing Tables in Town Facilities

None discussed directly at this meeting.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Proposed ICE Facility Expansion in Cary

Potential economic impacts on local businesses and tourism were raised by residents if community boycotts occur.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Wake County EMS Response Protocol Changes

Potential increased resource demands on local fire and emergency services.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Winter Storm Emergency Operations and Staff Recognition

Utilized existing emergency response operational budgets.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

police investigation

Right now, taxpayers aren't facing any direct costs, but that could change if the investigation uncovers official misconduct.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Kohn-Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)