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Topics getting the most attention in Winston-Salem public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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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.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 12, 2026

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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.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026