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City officials begin 2021-2022 budget process

    City officials begin 2021-2022 budget process

During a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 27, city officials unveiled the $530.9 million budget to members of the Winston-Salem City Council. As is, the budget includes a sales tax increase, a property tax bill increase, and funds for the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office.

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City officials continue talks on alternative response models

    City officials continue talks on alternative response models

Earlier this week city officials continued talks about the implementation of an alternative response model to address 911 calls that involve individuals dealing with mental health issues.

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City Council apologizes, approves resolution for reparations commission

    City Council apologizes, approves resolution for reparations commission

The Winston-Salem City Council has approved a resolution calling for federal and state action to establish a commission to study the issue of reparations for Black citizens and apologizing for the city’s participation in urban renewal programs.

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County begins disengagement from Cardinal, realignment with Partners

    County begins disengagement from Cardinal, realignment with Partners

From now until May 5, the Forsyth County government is seeking public input on its disengagement plan from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.

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Black Empowerment Network to focus on promoting economic mobility in minority communities

  Black Empowerment Network to focus on promoting economic mobility in minority communities

Winston-Salem native Algenon Cash has launched a new initiative geared toward educating Black communities and families on public policies that promote economic mobility.

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City should act now to steer funding toward projects that address climate change and climate justice

  City should act now to steer funding toward projects that  address climate change and climate justice

City should act now to steer funding toward projects that address climate change and climate justice

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New bill could add seats to city council

  New bill could add seats to city council

For the second time since 2019, state lawmakers are looking to get a bill passed that will add seats to the Winston-Salem City Council.

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Scippio loses last ditch effort to halt Belview funding

  Scippio loses last ditch effort to halt Belview funding

Although the meeting was three days after New Year’s Day, the first city council meeting did include a few fireworks. In a last ditch effort to halt $1 million in additional funding being allocated to the renovation of Belview Recreation Center, City Councilmember Annette Scippio proposed a substitute motion, sending the project back to the development stage.

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Finance Committee approves additional funding for Belview project

  Finance Committee  approves additional funding  for Belview project

Despite concerns raised by Councilmembers Annette Scippio and John Larson, the Finance Committee has approved $1 million in additional funding for the renovation and expansion of Belview Recreation Center.

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County accepts offer to sell Lansing Drive property

  County accepts offer to sell Lansing Drive property

Forsyth County commissioners have accepted an offer to purchase approximately 30 acres of county-owned property at 4897 Lansing Drive for a consolidated distribution headquarters for Garner Foods.

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