Mayor's Message

On behalf of the approximately 22,000 citizens of Holly Springs, I welcome you to one of the faster growing towns in North Carolina.  Why, you ask?  There are many reasons.  We are a "customer friendly" town, and our citizens are our customers.

We have been named one of the safest towns to live in North Carolina among towns over 10,000. People just want to live here.  As one of our citizens said recently, “Holly Springs is a magical town”. 

In 1990, our population numbered just under 1,000.  Despite the rapid growth since, we still want to retain the best of small town life. We're addressing infrastructure needs such as water, sewer, and schools.  Roads remain a real challenge.  Our Public Works Department patches potholes and performs other maintenance that really is the state's responsibility.  However, this is an issue elsewhere in the state and nation.

One of our goals has been to increase commercial development to balance our tax base and improve our quality of life and add to the convenience of our citizens. We continue to make giant strides in this area.  The pharmaceutical giant Novartis has established a flu vaccine (cell based) manufacturing facility here that is bringing hundreds of well-paying jobs.  The Harris Teeter , Wal-Mart, and Southpark Centers are just a few of the other recent examples of development. More projects on the radar screen include New Hill Place on N.C. 55 Bypass. Plans for it include a Target, a movie theater, a bowling alley, and much more. 

In 2006, we celebrated the opening of Holly Springs High School. In fall 2010, we plan to open our second mddle school.  We've completed an additional fire station. A very successful combination Town cultural arts center and a Wake County library opened in December 2006. We await the opening of additional medical facilities and more restaurants, plus exciting additions to one of our crown jewels, The Bass Lake Park and Retreat Center.

Education, public safety, and quality of life remain the most important strategic goals for Holly Springs.  As I have said perhaps too often, "If it's good for the kids, it's good for Holly Springs." I think we have stayed the course on that concept. Our Town staff and Town Council are working hard to build Holly Springs from the inside out.  Watching this progress is exciting. 

Please stop by and visit anytime.  I am happy to talk with you and try to answer any questions you might have.  You are also invited to reach me via telephone or e-mail.  Holly Springs is a town with an attitude, and that attitude is a good one.  If you are thinking about moving here, you will be welcome.  It is a family place and a friendly place.

Dick Sears
Mayor of Holly Springs
Phone: (919) 557-3901
E-mail: Dick.Sears@hollyspringsnc.us

Town of Holly Springs - PO Box 8 - 128 South Main Street - Holly Springs, NC 27540 - (919) 552-6221 - Holly.Springs@hollyspringsnc.us