Brittany Richards (Cary Town Council Ward A, North Carolina, candidate 2025)
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Brittany Richards is running for election to the Cary Town Council to represent Ward A in North Carolina. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Richards completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Brittany Richards provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2025:
- Birth date: December 20, 1982
- High school: Winter Springs High School
- Bachelor's: University of Central Florida, 2005
- Graduate: George Washington University, 2008
- Gender: Female
- Incumbent officeholder: No
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Elections
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Cary Town Council Ward A
Brittany Richards and Jennifer Robinson are running in the general election for Cary Town Council Ward A on November 4, 2025.
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Brittany Richards completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Richards' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I bring both professional expertise and personal commitment to serving Cary. With a Master’s in Public Policy and a career in the nonprofit field, I’ve spent years helping communities solve complex challenges through collaboration and thoughtful decision-making. I serve on Cary’s Environmental Advisory Board, working with town staff and residents to protect our natural resources. As a precinct officer, I support fair and accessible elections, and through my volunteer work with Wake Audubon, I advocate for conservation and community education. These experiences have prepared me to listen carefully, build consensus, and lead with integrity to ensure Cary’s future reflects our values of sustainability, strong services, and community for all.
- Protect Our Tree Canopy and Green Spaces: Progress is inevitable, but how we grow matters. We can’t build in ways that destroy the very things that make people want to live here in the first place. Part of what makes Cary an extraordinary place to call home is the abundance of natural spaces: our greenway system, our parks, our tree-filled neighborhoods. And our tree canopy isn’t just beautiful, it’s a key component of our long-term community health. We must ensure that new development reflects our values, meets genuine community needs, and preserves the natural character that makes Cary special.
- Preserve Cary’s High-Quality Town Services: Cary is known for its reliable, responsive town services. Everything from youth summer camps to senior centers, from composting initiatives to the 311 call center. These services are a key part of our identity and directly impact our day-to-day quality of life. Even with budget constraints, we must work to maintain the level of service our residents expect.
- Prioritize Housing Options: A strong community needs a range of housing options. For young adults who grew up here and want to stay in Cary, for seniors who want to age in place, and for the essential workers who provide the services we all use every day. That means making sure Cary’s housing options remain economically accessible to people of all backgrounds, especially the teachers, first responders, and service workers who help make our town run.
My husband and I are raising our four children here in Cary, and like so many families, we chose this community intentionally. We moved for the quality of life Cary offers: beautiful parks, welcoming neighborhoods, and a sense of safety and belonging. I feel Cary is the hometown I was always meant to have, and it’s the place I plan to call home for the rest of my life. As a parent, I want Cary to remain a nurturing place for children. As a neighbor, I want the same sense of opportunity for everyone, whether you’re building a career, raising kids, or enjoying retirement. I’m running for Town Council to protect what makes Cary special and ensure it remains a place where all families can thrive.
As the level of government closest to the people, town councils directly affect daily life, from parks and roads to housing and public safety. That immediacy makes it uniquely important.
My mom. Growing up, she didn’t just encourage civic engagement, she modeled it. Whether serving as PTA president or volunteering on citizen advisory boards, she showed me that public service happens at every level and that every voice matters. Her example shaped my belief that real leadership is rooted in listening, caring, and showing up for your community. Running for office is my way of continuing that legacy and serving my adopted hometown with the same dedication and spirit my mom always showed.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It beautifully connects ecology, stewardship, and community values.
Listening with empathy, making data-driven but values-grounded decisions, and leading with integrity. An effective official balances transparency, fairness, and the ability to build consensus across diverse perspectives.
To steward taxpayer dollars responsibly, ensure essential services are strong and reliable, and protect what makes Cary special - our environment, quality of life, and welcoming community - while planning for future needs.
My friends would say Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation! Relentlessly optimistic, deeply committed to her community, and always showing up prepared.
Most people don’t realize how much local councils influence land use and development through zoning. These decisions shape not just neighborhoods but also housing affordability, environmental health, and long-term sustainability.
Yes. Prior experience provides insight into how budgets, policies, and community engagement work in practice. My service as a precinct officer, role on Cary’s Environmental Advisory Board, and career in public policy have prepared me to collaborate effectively and lead from day one.
Strong financial literacy, the ability to weigh trade-offs, and experience in community engagement. It’s also important to bring creativity and pragmatism to decisions about growth and services.
Town Council shapes the character of Cary. By making decisions about growth, services, and investments, it directly influences the quality of life for residents today and the community we’ll hand to the next generation.
Wake County Democratic Party, Democratic Municipal Officials, Equality NC
Residents should know how their tax dollars are spent and trust that decisions are made openly and responsibly. Transparency builds credibility, and accountability ensures that government reflects the values and priorities of its people.
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See also
2025 Elections
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