Reese Wamsley

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Reese Wamsley

Nonpartisan

Wake Soil and Water Conservation District

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Scott Lassiter

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Pennsylvania State University, 2017

Personal

Birthplace

Houston, Texas

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Reese Wamsley is a member of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District in North Carolina. He assumed office on December 2, 2024. His current term ends on December 4, 2028.

Wamsley ran for election to the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District in North Carolina. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Wamsley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Reese Wamsley was born in Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2017.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2024)

General election

General election for Wake Soil and Water Conservation District

Reese Wamsley defeated Mark Boone and Brian Lewis in the general election for Wake Soil and Water Conservation District on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Reese Wamsley (Nonpartisan)	40.6	212,287
		Mark Boone (Nonpartisan)	39.7	207,768
		Brian Lewis (Nonpartisan)	18.8	98,344
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	5,053

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 523,452
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Reese Wamsley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wamsley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

At an early age, Reese was taught the importance of the natural world. Through his local cub- and boy-scout activities he learned the importance of conserving our natural resources not only for the health of the creatures in the fields and woods, but also for the health and well-being of all of us: the people. Reese continues these principles in his own home gardening and encourages others to be good stewards of our natural resources. Reese believes that by protecting our soil health and water quality, we can continue to live happy healthy lives for generations to come.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Our lakes and rivers are not just a source of relaxation and fun, but are an important source of clean drinking water. As our community continues to grow, the health of these water sources are threatened by pollution. Impervious surfaces allow storm water to collect pollutants and carry them into our drinking system. Impervious surfaces also contribute to flooding that damages our communities. As a District Supervisor, Reese will advocate for sustainable alternatives to help mitigate the growth of impervious surfaces and to protect our waterway buffer zones to allow the soil to perform it's natural filter ability.
• Wildlife diversity is a cherished resource that is quickly disappearing from Wake County. Native plants and animals are threatened by increased development and the elimination of native plantings. Native species are crucial for the continuation of soil health and by extension the health of our water. A healthy tree surrounded by shrubs, grasses, flowers, helps the soil filter rainwater to ensure clean drinking water. Native plants also feed and provide homes for our native animal life. Reese believes this is an important resource our community needs to ensure is protected. By encouraging native plants over important invasive species, our county can be naturally beautiful while providing places to learn, play, and relax.
• Every resident should be given the opportunity to learn. Educational programs and events led by the Conservation Board are part of an overall plan to educate the county while bringing awareness to the reason the Conservation District Exists and why Conservation is important. Reese plans on working to increase the availability of conservation programming. By educating our children and other residents about the necessities of soil and water health and their impacts on our own health, we can all learn how to be better stewards of the land on which we depend.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reese believes that the bedrock of a representative democracy relies on the openness of those elected officials. Accountability of our elected offices is necessary. In order for us to hold our elected officials accountable, we need to know what is going on within meetings besides just policies that are enacted. The discussions at meetings should be included for the public to review in order to stay informed about the issues that matter and how our elected officials lean on those issues.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

• A District Supervisor establishes conservation priorities and implements programs to suit the district's needs.

• A Supervisor engages with the community to promote awareness and education for the importance of conservation.
• A District Supervisor is responsible for reviewing and approving contracts for conservation assistance programs available to farmers and landowners.

A Supervisor partners with local officials and leaders to execute long term plans to ensure clean drinking water and sustainable land management practices.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a summer camp counselor helping younger kids make friends and have fulfilling days of fun and learning between the school years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. This book has everything: comedy, tragedy, love, crime, and everything in between.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

What is beneficial for this office is a passion to serve the county and a passion for the health of the world around us and the people that live within it.

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