Commissioners address food dye concerns during public meeting

The Wake County government meeting held on July 7, 2025, began with a focus on community concerns regarding food safety, particularly the use of unnecessary dye additives. A resident expressed their worries about food quality, emphasizing that young people should not have to worry about what is in their food while they are busy with school activities. The commissioners acknowledged the resident's passion and thanked them for raising awareness about this important issue, indicating that progress on such matters, while slow, is possible.

Following this discussion, the meeting moved to the consent agenda, which included routine items that could be enacted in one motion. A commissioner made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which was seconded and unanimously approved without opposition.

The meeting then transitioned to the public comment section, where residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions. Attendees were able to sign up to speak through an online application or in person at the meeting.

Overall, the meeting highlighted community engagement on food safety issues and demonstrated the county's commitment to listening to its residents. The commissioners expressed their appreciation for public input and indicated that they look forward to future discussions on these topics.