Lori Bush - Cary Town Council

08/27/2026

What a wonderful way to celebrate 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 💜

A huge thank you to the League of Women Voters of Wake County for bringing together the elected women in Wake County for their annual celebration. Did you know there are 81 elected women in Wake County?

August 26 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟬. That milestone was the result of generations of women who organized, marched, spoke up, and refused to accept that their voices should not count.

The history is complicated, and the fight for equal access and representation continued long after 1920. That makes it pretty special to look around a room today and see women from across Wake County serving in elected office and helping shape the future of our communities.

We also heard from Angela Thorpe Mason of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Pauli Murray embodied creativity, curiosity, and connection by challenging injustice and linking the struggles for racial and gender equality. Because Murray’s childhood home is in Durham, this legacy holds special meaning on Women’s Equality Day.

We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and we have a responsibility to make sure the path is a little wider for those who come next.

Here’s to the women who fought for the vote, the women who are using it, and the women who will lead next. 💜

08/25/2026

Good news! Venkata is coming home! Thanks to everyone that is in her corner with support, engagement, and so much more.

A Cary WCPSS teacher had a bond hearing Tuesday morning to determine whether she’d be released from ICE custody in Georgia.

08/24/2026

That time I convinced Ed to do the Ice Bucket challenge! He looks so happy!

Edit: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/cary-nc/edward-yerha-13013404

08/24/2026

I’m so sad to hear of the passing of our friend and former colleague, former Councilmember Ed Yerha.

Ed was one of those people who made Cary better. He cared deeply for our Town, loved Cary’s history, and had a gift for bringing it to life. Sitting next to him, I will always treasure his little history moments; he would pull out spiral notebook paper with written notes (pages and pages), and I would jokingly groan and be excited to hear what I would learn at his ceremonial opening.

And Ed was so much more than a councilmember. He was an avid baseball fan, a passionate Jeopardy! fan who made it to the finals to be on the show more than once, an advocate for our environment and our senior community, a friend of the Friends of the Page-Walker, and a guy who was always up for a little fun. I’ll never forget him joining me for the Ice Bucket Challenge! 😂

Ed gave more than two decades of service to Cary, including 10 years on Town Council, and his fingerprints are all over the community he loved. It feels especially fitting that a piece of Cary will forever carry his name in Ed Yerha Park.

Thank you, Ed, for helping make Cary the special place it is today. Your legacy will live on in this community and in the many people who were lucky enough to know you.
May your memory be a blessing. 💙

https://46235791.hs-sites.com/mayors-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-cary-councilmember-and-mayor-pro-tem-ed-yerha

08/23/2026

💦🌱Stormwater Pond Maintenance
You may notice water levels at the Downtown Cary Park stormwater ponds beginning to decrease today, Sunday, Aug. 23. Routine maintenance begins Monday and includes inspecting and clearing drain grates, thinning lotus patches and other aquatic vegetation, replacing missing rocks, tree maintenance, and clearing trash that cannot be reached from shore. Water levels are expected to be restored by the end of the week following the completion of this work.

Read more about the environmental work at the Park here: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/downtown-park-environmental

08/22/2026

🍎💙A Meal Is Never Just a Meal 🍎💙

Last week I got to see Meals on Wheels America in Wake County in action from the passenger seat!

After getting a look at the whole setup process, I joined a dedicated volunteer for a ride along, and together we delivered 12 meals to Cary neighbors. I expected to deliver a hot lunch (which looked good, btw!) What I didn’t expect was how much more we were delivering: a friendly connection, a quick check-in, a smile, a little conversation, and the reassurance that someone cares.

I met some wonderful Cary residents along the way, and I saw firsthand why Meals on Wheels says it’s “more than just a meal.” For many older adults, that knock on the door can be an important connection to the outside world and a daily safety check.

And the numbers are pretty incredible. In 2025, Meals on Wheels Wake County delivered 322,919 home-delivered meals, serving thousands of neighbors across Wake County. Their volunteers contributed more than 30,000 hours of service, with an estimated value of more than $1.4 million. And in Cary alone, an average of 63 home-delivered clients are served every day.

The impact is even clearer when you hear directly from the people receiving the meals:
❤️ 94% say Meals on Wheels deliveries help them continue living at home.
❤️ 96% feel more secure knowing they will receive regular visits.
❤️ 95% feel more secure knowing Meals on Wheels will check on them if they miss a delivery.

This is what a caring Cary community looks like. Sometimes it looks like a hot meal. Sometimes it looks like 5 minutes at the front door. And sometimes it’s simply knowing that someone will notice if you’re not there. And these volunteers are amazing, delivering food in the heat, rain and cold from their own vehicles. Many do it multiple times a week!

There’s also an important piece of the story we don’t always see. About 50% of Meals on Wheels Wake County’s operating budget comes from federal funding, primarily through the Older Americans Act. The rest depends heavily on the generosity of folks like you.

So if you’re looking for a way to make a very real difference, this is a pretty easy one:

🚗 Volunteer: A delivery route generally takes just 60–90 minutes, and you can volunteer regularly or even just occasionally.

💙 Donate: $200 provides meals for one person for a month, and $2,400 provides meals for a year.

I left my ride along thinking about something simple: we all want to know that someone cares.

Thanks Meals on Wheels of Wake County, NC!

08/22/2026

An informative graphic from our Cary Police Department about E-Bike Safety.

E-Bike Safety

The Cary Police Department continues to address the unsafe and unlawful operation of e-bikes and e-motorcycles within our community.

Riders are reminded that some e-bikes are classified as motorcycles under North Carolina law. These vehicles require proper registration, insurance, and a valid motorcycle license for lawful operation on public roadways.

Operators of e-bikes and e-motorcycles who do not comply with North Carolina state law and local ordinances may be subject to citations, criminal charges, and vehicle impoundment.

08/21/2026

Many thanks to Senator Jay Chaudhuri and all the friends and neighbors who have signed the petition and supporting the family of Venkata Narsamamba Vasamsetty of Cary. Please share and do what you can to help.

Free Venkata — Judge Terminated Her Case. ICE Detained Her Anyway.

08/20/2026

Come out to see all of the amazing art downtown by this artist. They can be found all over Cary - from inside Town Hall (see the piano), to outside The Cary Theater and Brew Coffee, to the Cary Arts Center and so many more!

08/19/2026

Update to add direct link to the NC Center for Missing Persons page: https://nccmp.ncshp.gov/Alerts/Announcement/14236

UPDATE - 05:23 p.m. August 20, 2026
Cary Police have successfully located Bernard Brown, 68, who was reported missing Tuesday, August 18. Brown was found unharmed and with familiar company. Cary Police are grateful for the assistance of regional public safety partners who supported the search and helped locate Brown. Their collaboration and quick response contributed to the safe resolution of this incident.
News release: https://bit.ly/45zJnCD

Missing Person:

Cary Police and Fire are turning to the community for assistance in locating a missing, endangered resident. Bernard Brown, 68, is a white male, roughly 6-feet tall, and weighs 200 pounds. Brown's last contact was late evening on Sunday, August 16. Brown may be wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, and be in the vicinity of his home on the 300 block of View Drive, Morrisville. He is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment and has missed several social appointments since being reported missing on Tuesday, August 18.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Cary Police Department at (919) 469-4012 or 911. For more information, please see our latest news release: https://bit.ly/4xb7Kmk