The City’s Public Safety Committee has approved a resolution that will move $1 million in appropriated funding from the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) to programs and initiatives geared toward fighting poverty and recidivism.
Government
A special announcement from the Forsyth County courthouse:
Brush collection and code enforcement in Winston-Salem resumed Monday, June 1.
The Forsyth County Democratic Party (FCDP) has selected Morticia Parmon to serve as the interim representative for the Northeast Ward.
COVID-19 necessitates changes to in-person court appearances
$470.6 million city budget proposed for 2020-2021
City Council members James Taylor and Denise Adams proposed an ordinance that would increase the percentage of workforce housing units in city funded dwellings, and prohibit property managers from denying housing based on an applicant’s criminal record.
When former Vice President Joe Biden sat for an exclusive live stream interview with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., in February, the now presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said it was crucial to secure the black vote if he is to unseat President Donald Trump in November 2020.
Vote absentee in November to avoid possible exposure to coronavirus
Much has been made of the direct cash payments included in the CARES Act, passed by Congress to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing emergency aid was the right move, but this step alone won’t solve the financial challenges facing North Carolina families or pull the state out of a rapidly deepening economic hole.
