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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Guilford County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residential Rezoning Denial at 645 NC Highway 62 East
Neighbors successfully fought off a rezoning request for a truck repair shop, raising concerns about noise, traffic, and water pollution near the Polecat Creek watershed.
Health & Human Services Agency Consolidation
State policy changes are shifting child and pregnancy care management to private health plans, reducing county revenue and affecting health department staff. The county voted to fund local services to ensure uninsured residents don't fall through the cracks.
Piedmont Triad International Airport Terminal Renovation Bonds
The county approved a $300 million bond issuance for PTI Airport terminal upgrades, funded through airport fees and revenues without taxpayer burden.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nominations
Local jurisdictions are evaluating census tracts for nomination under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program to spur economic development and affordable housing.