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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winston-Salem public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Facility Energy Management and Efficiency
City staff shared progress on sustainability initiatives, including LED streetlight upgrades, solar installations at fire stations, and a new public GIS dashboard. They also noted that natural gas use will temporarily rise due to the reopening of the Archie Elledge biosolids dryer.
Water Quality
You can finally stop boiling your tap water! The official boil water advisory for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has been completely lifted, meaning the water is safe to drink straight from the faucet again.
UDO Text Amendment UDOCC 36 (Flood Insurance Rate Maps)
Staff proposed updating effective dates for flood insurance rate map panels in the UDO to maintain federal compliance and ensure residents can access flood insurance.
Kimberley Park Hydroponics Greenhouse Lease
The city is handing over operation of the Kimberley Park hydroponics greenhouse to Anders Family Farms, eliminating hundreds of thousands in annual city subsidies while maintaining food resilience goals.