The Wake County Board of Commissioners is proud to announce new services to make its decision-making processes more accessible to residents who are deaf or hard of hearing, or do not read English fluently.
Beginning August 1, 2023, the following services will be available to anyone who requests them.
The five languages available for translations reflect the five most commonly spoken non-English languages in Wake County according to the 2020 United States Census.
Translation and interpretation services are free to all requesters.
Please request these services by emailing BOCTranslate@wake.gov. If email is not available, please call 919-856-6180.
Translation of meeting agenda and requested item summaries
On request, regular meeting agendas and agenda item summaries will be translated and provided to the requester by next business day. The requester must specify a topic or agenda item. Other attachments – including contracts, slides and maps – will not be translated. Translation services are only available for regular meeting materials, not for work sessions or committee meetings.
Languages Available:
- Spanish
- Arabic
- French (Haitian Creole)
- Vietnamese
- Swahili
Translation of Board-approved meeting minutes
On request, meeting minutes that have been approved by the Board will be translated and sent to the requester within five (5) business days. Draft minutes are not available. The requester must specify a topic or agenda item. Full meeting minutes will not be translated. Translation services are available for regular meeting and work session minutes, not for committee meetings.
Languages Available:
- Spanish
- Arabic
- French (Haitian Creole)
- Vietnamese
- Swahili
In-person interpretation for regular meetings and work sessions
When requested one (1) full business day in advance, Wake County will provide an interpreter at the meeting to help a resident follow the proceedings and share feedback during public comment opportunities. In-person interpreters will be provided only for regular meetings and work sessions. Interpretation services are not available for committee meetings.
Languages Available:
- Spanish
- American Sign Language (ASL)