During the 2026 National Association of Counties annual conference in Louisiana, Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas was appointed to serve in key leadership roles on four committees. • Vice Chair of the International Economic Development Innovation Council. • Vice Chair of the County-Technology Advisory Council. “I’m honored to represent Wake County on these committees and to collaborate with elected leaders from counties across the country to address important issues facing our residents,” Thomas said. “Jack” Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award.