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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Forsyth County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
SCIF grant spending deadline at Smith Reynolds Airport
Smith Reynolds Airport is getting roof replacement, new runway paving, and an electric aircraft charging station, all paid from airport funds rather than the general fund.
Community Policing and School Resource Officer Agreements
A contractor says her emotional intelligence training contract for the sheriff's office has sat unsigned for 45 days, and she is asking whether it's retaliation for past complaints.
Foster Care and Adoption Promotion Funding
With 65 local children awaiting adoption and 23 not yet in adoptive placements, the county declared Adoption Awareness Month and hired a firm to recruit foster-to-adopt parents.
Ambulance franchise renewals
Five franchise extensions keep Life Star, Wake Forest Air Care, and Novant ground and air ambulance services operating in Forsyth County, covering about 10% of 911 calls plus ICU-level hospital transfers.
Forsyth Wins violence interruption funding
The Cure Violence program has cut crime in targeted neighborhoods since 2022, but the city pulled its funding and ARPA money is gone. The county is asking the state for $1 million to keep it running.
Proposed Asphalt Plant in Clemens
Seven residents told commissioners they oppose a proposed asphalt plant in Clemmons, raising it as a countywide concern even though it is not on this agenda.
Forsyth Tech Enrollment Growth and Workforce Programs
Forsyth Tech President Dr. Janet Spriggs updated commissioners on 29% enrollment growth since 2019, national cybersecurity awards, and ongoing capital funding gaps for the Learning Commons building.