On this episode of All Rights Reserved, host Yolanda Taylor sits down with Grady Bussey, newly elected Town Council member for Knightdale, North Carolina, for a real conversation about public service, community growth, and why civic participation matters more than ever.

Bussey shares his journey — from being a nationally competitive track athlete at Saint Augustine's University to becoming a community organizer, advocate for voter engagement, and now a voice in local government. Along the way, he explains how sports, family, and grassroots organizing shaped his leadership philosophy.

The conversation also digs into some of the biggest issues facing Wake County, North Carolina today:

• Rapid population growth and housing development

• The future of infrastructure and community spaces

• Affordable housing challenges

• Why local elections and bond referendums matter to everyday residents

As the 2026 election cycle approaches, Taylor and Bussey also highlight the importance of civic literacy — encouraging voters to research candidates, understand ballot measures, and mobilize their communities to participate in the democratic process.

One key message from the episode: real change starts with people showing up — for their neighbors, their community, and the ballot box.

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