Commissioner District B
Don Martin
Forsyth County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 4:46:33
- Avg per meeting
- 11:01
- Segments
- 4755
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Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)
Law Enforcement Detention Center Population Pressures and Security
About $150,000 through June 30, versus more than $300,000 with the competing vendor — and far less than the roughly $37 per day to house an inmate.
Community Policing and School Resource Officer Agreements
A $100,000-plus community grant request is entangled in the dispute.
Behavioral Health System Needs and Gaps
Increases pharmacy spending authority by $500,000 for the current fiscal year.
Sheriff's Office Budgetary Pressures and Overtime
Contributes over $1 million in departmental overages requiring budget amendments and supplemental appropriations.
Upcoming Medicaid Policy and Work Requirement Changes
Loss of federal reimbursements and new administrative duties could create significant local budget gaps.
Fire Service District Transition to Countywide Overlay
Replacing aging fire apparatus across the county is estimated at over $30 million, presenting significant future funding hurdles.
Courthouse Technology and Equipment Funding
Estimated at $350,000 to $900,000 in capital outlay, plus $147,000 in long-term debt service interest if financed over 20 years, alongside potential ongoing maintenance costs.
Neighborhood Concerns Over Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Services
Detention Center Medication-Assisted Treatment Extension
Not-to-exceed contract amount of $121,120 funded via state grant allocations.
Fleet Management and Vehicle Replacement Strategy
Fleet replacement plan requests represent a net county dollar increase of $1.4 million (63%) over FY26 adopted levels.
Emergency Services Response Times and Staffing
Resource enhancements and potential facility additions are under consideration as part of the upcoming fiscal year budget process.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Martin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESOLUTION AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL PUBLIC SAFETY, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE UPFIT
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FORSYTH COUNTY'S 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS IN EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK, APRIL 12-18, 2026
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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