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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winston-Salem public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sunrise Towers Mural Project Parameters
The committee is choosing an artist to create a meaningful public art installation in east Winston-Salem. Residents weighed in on finalists, showing strong support for an artist whose work honors local history and legacy.
Business Oversight Committee
Winston-Salem is shaking up its business advisory committee and small-business rules due to a new state law. This matters because it changes how local tax money and city contracts get handed out to entrepreneurs.
Removal of Minimum Parking Requirements
The planning board recommended eliminating minimum parking requirements across local zoning codes to comply with new state legislation, House Bill 162. This change gives developers more flexibility on how much parking to build while keeping design and safety standards in place.
Youth Curfew Extension
Winston-Salem is looking at extending its youth curfew all the way through 2027. If you live downtown or have teenagers, city leaders are about to heavily debate whether this rule actually keeps everyone safe or just cramps kids' styles.
Cybersecurity Attack
Winston-Salem recently suffered a cyberattack that knocked several city services offline, meaning you might experience some annoying delays when dealing with local government stuff. The city is currently working on fixing the network to get everything back up and running normally.