Latatious Morris, candidate for town council in Knightdale, NC

Four people want to join the Knightdale Town Council.

There are three seats open on the board and one new person is guaranteed to join as incumbent Randy Young is not running for re-election.

Incumbents Latatious Morris and Mark Swan are facing off against challengers Steve Evans and Chris Parker.

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: Latatious Morris

Age: 42

Residence: 4512 Charismatic Drive

Occupation: Community Association manager

Education: Associate’s degree

Political or civic experience: I was appointed to the Knightdale Town Council in January of 2021. Prior to that I was the chair of the Knightdale Land Use Review Board.

Campaign website: www.latatiousmorrisforknightdale.com

In August, Knightdale Mayor Jessica Day ordered a mask mandate unlike some other Wake County towns. Do you agree with this decision?

Yes, it was the right decision because not only was it in line with Wake County’s mask mandate; it was/is important for us to protect our town employees, residents and visitors.

What is Knightdale doing right, and wrong, on managing growth?

The growth in Knightdale like most areas in the triangle has increased at almost an alarming rate. Knightdale has been able to see positive changes that allow us to provide housing for all and create a beautifully diverse community. Like most residents here, I agree that we continually face issues with traffic and roadway issues. There is definite improvement that could be made as this will only keep impacting our growth.

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

I want to continue the efforts on making Knightdale more accessible to its residents (walkability/bikeability). I also want to see more entertainment for our youth to be active in such as a recreation center.

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

Prior to being appointed to Town Council in January of 2021, I was the chair of the Land Use Review Board of Knightdale. I believe that experience will help me moving forward.

This story was originally published October 15, 2021 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Latatious Morris, candidate for town council in Knightdale, NC."