Adoption of Wake County Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Holly Springs
Summary
Holly Springs is the last Wake County municipality (besides Fuquay-Varina) not signed onto the county's NDO, which bans discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Adopting it would extend protections locally at no direct cost to the town, since the county pays for enforcement through mediation at Campbell Law School. Council reached consensus to adopt it in February.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Essentially no direct cost to the town — the county covers enforcement through an interlocal agreement.
Residents and workers who face discrimination — including in areas federal law doesn't cover, like small employers under 15 employees.
Small businesses could face complaint costs, though testimony from an Apex business owner indicated no practical burden.
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Town of Holly Springs adopts Wake County non-discrimination ordinance law Tuesday night which took effect immediately
Town of Holly Springs adopts Wake County non-discrimination ordinance law Tuesday night which took effect immediately ABC11 News
Town Council (Work) - Jan 13, 2026
Holly Springs is the last Wake County municipality (besides Fuquay-Varina) not signed onto the county's NDO, which bans discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Adopting it would extend protections locally at no direct cost to the town, since the county pays for enforcement through mediation at Campbell Law School. Council reached consensus to adopt it in February.
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