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Chair· 2024–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Melvin "Skip" Alston

Guilford County

About

Melvin 'Skip' Alston's platform centers on regional collaboration and investing in critical infrastructure to successfully manage and support Guilford County's future growth.

Campaign promises (1)

infrastructure
Melvin 'Skip' Alston stressed collaboration and the development of infrastructure to support Guilford County's future growth.
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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 4, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 18
Total speaking time: 3:01:01
Avg per meeting: 10:03
Segments: 4323

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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

Property Tax Revaluation Process

Impacts property tax bills for all county residents and businesses, potentially shifting millions in revenue depending on final rate settings.

critical↓Apr 2026[3]

State Legislative Tax Caps and Moratorium Impacts

Preserves the county's ability to adjust local tax rates to fund essential public services and school systems.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Low-Income Homeowners Assistance Program

Allocates up to $500,000 to fund grants ranging from $300 to $500 for eligible homeowners.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

property tax increase

Your yearly property tax bill is going up, meaning less cash in your pocket.

Decisions during term (8)

Recorded while Alston was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Sep 17, 2026

Voting record (8)(Budget)

6 yes0 no2 abstained

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AbstainedSep 17, 2026

to approve an amendment to the Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority FY 2026-2027 budget to appropriate unassigned convention/tourism promotion fund balance for a dry-land training

Voted yesJun 25, 2026

Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget and budget ordinance excluding Item C.

AbstainedJun 25, 2026

Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to appropriate and administer a contract through our Budget Department for the International Civil Righ

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Motion was made by Commissioner Carly Cooke, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the reallocation of ARPA Enabled funds within the Homelessness Taskforce budget to allocate $30,000

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Set Special Meeting for FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to amend the General Fund budget ordinance to increase Law Enforcement's budget by $75,000, w

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Pat Tillman, to adopt: 1. Amend the General Fund budget ordinance to increase Law Enforcement's budget by $288,998,

Voted yesMar 5, 2026

Motion was made by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, and seconded by Commissioner Carly Cooke, to amend the General Fund budget ordinance to increase the appropriation to Juvenile Detention by $250,000 a

In the news (1)

Guilford County (.gov)Mar 31, 2025

Melvin "Skip" Alston

About

Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (4)(Budget)

Property Tax Revaluation Process

State Legislative Tax Caps and Moratorium Impacts

Low-Income Homeowners Assistance Program

property tax increase

Decisions during term (8)

Greensboro Aquatics Center Dry-Land Training Space Budget Amendment

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget and Budget Ordinance

Set Special Meeting for FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption

Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority Budget

Juvenile Detention Bed Stay Budget Amendment

2026-157 BUDGET AMENDMENT: ALIGN ARPA ENABLED BUDGET AFTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 YEAR END

Budget Amendment: City of Greensboro's Homelessness Prevention Grant

Remove Item D. FY27 Budget Areas from Agenda

Voting record (8)(Budget)

to approve an amendment to the Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority FY 2026-2027 budget to appropriate unassigned convention/tourism promotion fund balance for a dry-land training

Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget and budget ordinance excluding Item C.

Motion was made by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion, to appropriate and administer a contract through our Budget Department for the International Civil Righ

Motion was made by Commissioner Carly Cooke, and seconded by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, to adopt the reallocation of ARPA Enabled funds within the Homelessness Taskforce budget to allocate $30,000

Set Special Meeting for FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption

Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr., to amend the General Fund budget ordinance to increase Law Enforcement's budget by $75,000, w

Motion was made by Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster, and seconded by Commissioner Pat Tillman, to adopt: 1. Amend the General Fund budget ordinance to increase Law Enforcement's budget by $288,998,

Motion was made by Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy, and seconded by Commissioner Carly Cooke, to amend the General Fund budget ordinance to increase the appropriation to Juvenile Detention by $250,000 a

In the news (1)

Melvin “Skip” Alston