Earlier this week, North Carolina State Rep. Derwin L. Montgomery filed three bills aimed at helping those with little means in N.C. HB 906, HB 907 and HB 909 are directed toward changing policy to help individuals struggling economically in N.C.
Government
During a meeting on Monday, April 16, the Winston-Salem City Council voted to approve $3 million for the construction of a brand new Belview Community Center. The funds for the new community center is part of the council’s newly adopted Emerging Capital Needs Program which is designed to address the needs of the city that were presented by the mayor and city council earlier this year.
Elected officials speak on questionable bills
If N.C. House Representatives Donny Lambeth and Debra Conrad have their way, some drastic changes could be on the horizon for the Winston-Salem City Council and the citizens of the Twin City.
Sheriff Kimbrough addresses ICE agreement during community forum
Young Democrats of Forsyth County President Quamekia Shavers and co-treasurer Sharbrye’ Lewis recently packaged food for the Maple Springs United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
The new Smith Reynolds Airport Board held its first meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and was briefed on the recent efforts conducted by an Aerotropolis Task Force that is co-chaired by County Commissioner Chair David Plyler and Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines.
The Young Democrats of Forsyth County (YDFC) is making sure local high school students are registered to vote during the 2020 election.
During their meeting on Monday, Feb. 18 the Winston-Salem City Council adopted a resolution awarding a contract to MGT of America Consulting, LLC to conduct a disparity study looking at the effectiveness of the city’s current M/WBE (Minority Women Business Enterprise) Program.
Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, Jr. announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service which allows ICE open access to the jail.
