[citation needed] She is the Representative of Raleigh's District D, which includes North Carolina State University, Glenwood South, and Dix Hill.
[5] Forte was elected by members of the city council, and by Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, out of fifty-four candidates.
[7] She ran with a platform to create access to more affordable housing, address concerns related to tensions between citizens and the Raleigh Police Department, and to create more economic development opportunities for local minority-owned small businesses.
[8] On being appointed, Forte stated: “I can honestly say I am a little emotional thinking of the historical impact of being selected.
[8] Forte also hosts a weekly radio show, called The Art of Listening, on Choice FM 92.1.