Most board members said the rate increase is necessary to support schools, county services, and other growing expenses.
The North Carolina House voted to put a constitutional amendment before voters in November that, if approved, would limit the state's personal income tax rate.
"Pedestrian traffic is really our life blood. They don't all have to be buyers, but they all bring energy with them."
A meeting is planned after residents say they are fed up with area children committing acts of theft and vandalism.
Wake County homeowners could see a higher property tax bill as the county manager proposes a 2-cent increase to help close a significant revenue shortfall.
"From the video footage, the driver clearly ran into the garage."