Carrie Randa, candidate for town council in Holly Springs, NC

Six people are seeking to join the Holly Springs Town Council.

And with three seats open and only one incumbent running for re-election, the board is guaranteed to see some new faces.

Incumbent Peter Villadsen is not seeking another term while Council member Christine Kelly is running for mayor. The leaves incumbent Dan Berry and newcomers Carrie Randa, Jahmar Cobb, Kristi Bennett, Tim Forrest and Susan Smith are on the ballot for the three seats.

However, in August, Smith announced on Facebook she was no longer campaigning for the seat.

Early voting in the Nov. 2 election begins Oct. 14 and runs through Oct. 30.

To find polling places and full details on early voting, visit wakevotesearly.com or contact the Board of Elections at 919-404-4040 or voter@wakegov.com

Name: Carrie Randa

Age: 42

Residence: 152 Sweet Vista Lane

Occupation: Attorney

Education: J.D.

Political or civic experience: None

Campaign website: www.carrieforhollysprings.com

In August, Holly Springs Mayor Dick Sears decided against ordering a mask mandate like some other Wake County towns. Do you agree with this decision?

No, masks have been shown, even in a recent study from Sept. 1, 2021, to work. They reduce spread and have no detrimental effects on the user. Masks are the easiest way to care for our neighbors and slow transmission.

What is Holly Springs doing right, and wrong, on managing growth?

Holly Springs has excellent growth and has brought some very good business opportunities to our town, but we need to manage development and growth in a sustainable way and study the effects on growth on the environment and community resources. We need to study affordable housing and other ways to make our town more inclusive. We need to study the infrastructure needs of the community to ensure they are keeping up with growth.

If elected, what would your two or three priorities be during your first year in office?

Government transparency, access in the community to affordable housing, internet and better infrastructure, healthy growth and sustainability.

What unique skills or life perspective would you bring to city governance?

I have many years of experience as an attorney working in various capacities, and I believe I have the communication, critical thinking and negotiation skills needed to get the job done.

This story was originally published October 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM with the headline "Carrie Randa, candidate for town council in Holly Springs, NC."