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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Guilford County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Data Center Moratorium and Clean Energy Advocacy
The county is looking at putting a temporary pause on data center projects to study utility demands, water usage, and appropriate zoning standards. Commissioners want to ensure proper safeguards are in place before developers submit formal proposals.
Water Restrictions
Greensboro is gearing up for mandatory water restrictions, so expect to change how you handle your lawn and car washing routine soon. It's all about conserving resources before things get too dry.
State budget law (SB 257) changes to county operations
The new state budget repeals diversity contracting statutes, rewrites private well permitting rules, and changes procurement requirements — meaning county contracts, well permits, and fees all need to be reworked. Residents with private wells could see new state-set setback and permit timelines instead of Guilford's stricter local rules.