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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winston-Salem public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Transition from MWBE to SBE Advisory Committee
The city is updating its internal rules and advisory committees to comply with state budget legislation that eliminated traditional minority and women-owned business enterprise programs, moving instead to a small business enterprise model.
Downtown Sidewalk Café Permitting and Noise
The city is moving forward with a new noise ordinance focused on large entertainment venues, setting an 85-decibel threshold enforced by police in response to citizen complaints.
Fourth and Church Parking Deck Agreement Restructuring
The city is getting out of its lease and operation of the aging Fourth and Church parking deck early, turning full control over to R.J. Reynolds. This deal gives the city $1 million upfront—part of which goes to Forsyth County—and saves the city hundreds of thousands in annual maintenance costs while securing public parking in a nearby lot.
Digital Towing Management System and Fee Adjustment
Winston-Salem is partnering with Autura to implement a digital dispatch system for towing services, cutting down roadside wait times and adjusting towing fees for the first time since 2019.