BOE urged to include Sundays in One-Stop Early Voting Plan
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As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, tax revenues continue to decline in cities and towns across the state. And last week a group of mayors held a conference call to persuade lawmakers to pass the latest pandemic aid bill.
The Forsyth County Board of Elections is considering adding two “Super Sites” to the list of early voting sites this fall. During a special called meeting last week, board members discussed adding mega sites at Hanes Mall and in the East Winston Community.
Earlier this week Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a controversial bill that included language that would have limited access to death records of those who die while in police custody.
Paula McCoy has successfully completed the requirements required by the N.C. State Board of Elections to appear as an unaffiliated candidate on the Nov. 3 election. McCoy has secured the 281 signatures of registered voters in the Northeast Ward required by the elections board to be placed on the ballot.
NCACC board of directors discusses impact of COVID-19 on counties during virtual meeting
Council approves amended resolution providing funding to address root causes of crime, poverty
Morticia “Tee-Tee” Parmon has officially assumed her role as a representative for the Northeast Ward.
The North Carolina Board of Elections took a giant step in March. Now, anyone who has an N.C. driver’s license can register to vote or change their listed address or party affiliation with a few clicks on a computer.
Forsyth County commissioners passed a balanced continuation budget that maintains current service levels and lowers the property tax rate with a commitment to review additional funding requests in November, once the county has a clearer understanding of the overall impact on revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.
