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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Forsyth County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2022 Tasing of Elderly Resident
A resident says her 88-year-old father was tased on his own property in 2022, hospitalized, and the sheriff's office found no excessive force; she wants commissioners to review the video and personnel records.
Dedicated emergency operations center
The current EOC shares space with the sheriff's office and takes time to activate during storms. A $1 million state request would fund a dedicated, instantly ready space.
Smith Reynolds Airport Master Plan Development
The county approved grants and engineering contracts to update the master plan and airport layout plan for Smith Reynolds Airport, supported by over half a million in NCDOT funding.
Waste and Recycling Hauler Contract Renewals
Forsyth County is sticking with its current trash and recycling haulers by renewing their contracts for another term. If you live in the county, that means no shake-up in who picks up your garbage—at least for now. It's a continuity move, not a service redesign.
Tanglewood Park Pickleball Courts Proposal
A community representative proposed developing up to 18 dedicated pickleball courts at Tanglewood Park to accommodate surging demand following the success of the Joni Mosier Park courts.
Queen Juneteenth Scholarship Accountability
Community advocates questioned Commissioner Woodbury and school officials regarding the transparency, funding, and formal agreements behind the Queen Juneteenth pageant scholarships.