Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Lindy M. Brown is a Clinical Social Worker and was elected Wake County Commissioner in 2006. She made history by being Wake County's youngest African American County Commissioner. Her peers elected her Vice Chair in 2009 and became the Acting Chair in Fall 2009.

Lindy is the first elected official in her family. Raised in Wake County, Lindy graduated from Enloe High School and North Carolina Central University (Class of 85). She received her Masters Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work. Lindy is a Graduate Fellow of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service.

Her political career began in 1976, when she became a campaign volunteer for former Governor Jim Hunt. She has campaigned for numerous former and current elected officials and District Court Judges.

She is affiliated with twenty-four (24) civic and social organizations. Her honors and awards include: Gus Witherspoon Political Action Service Award, Wake County Drug Treatment Court's Outstanding Service Award, 2002 Senior Case Manager of the Year Award, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Community Service Award, 8th Annual National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet Appreciate Award and North Carolina Central University Alumni Association- "The Distinguished Alumna Award and Eagle Hall of Fame Inductee Award."

She is married with two children and four grandchildren. Three of her grandchildren attends the Wake County Public Schools.

The Citizens of Wake County elected me to the board of County Commissioners in 2006, due to my willingness to be accessible, demonstrate good leadership and be the voice for all citizens.

I am running for re-election and need your support. Everyday, my role as your County Commissioner impacts your quality of life. The policy decisions made by the Wake County Board of Commissioners affect your educational experience, job opportunities, and more importantly where you live, play and raise your family.

During my 4 years tenure, I have demonstrated good fiscal leadership as the board's Vice Chair and Acting Chair. As my record shows I am willing to tackle controversial issues to better serve my constituencies.

Because of my dedication and work ethic, some citizens have dubbed me the "hardest working County Commissioner and the People's County Commissioner." This is an honor I humbly take very seriously. I believe the citizens of Wake County are my boss and I am accountable to you!

My accomplishments include:

• Approved a fiscal balanced budget each year
• Advocated for quality educations for all children and adults, who attends Wake Tech. Community College
• Advocated tirelessly for workforce housing
• Provided front line leadership in saving our 20 libraries/saved librarians' jobs
• Advocated and secured a fire station in Garner's ETJ area
• Advocated for the homeless, human services, fire/EMS and the sheriff department.
• Advocated for Soil/Water Conservation, Open Space and ensuring Economic Development throughout Wake County.

Once re-elected, I will continue to uphold the guiding principals of my office and seek alternative revenue resources to maintain our core county services (Education, Human Services, Public Safety, Libraries, Economic Development and Open Space).

I ask for your support and vote on Nov. 2nd.