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)
- infrastructureMelvin 'Skip' Alston stressed collaboration and the development of infrastructure to support Guilford County's future growth.Related votes
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 (5)(Development)
Residential Rezoning Denial at 645 NC Highway 62 East
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Health & Human Services Agency Consolidation
Involves a nearly 90% loss in state revenue for the program and requires county investment to maintain services for uninsured clients.
Piedmont Triad International Airport Terminal Renovation Bonds
Up to $300 million in revenue bonds issued by PTAA, paid entirely through airport operational revenues, user fees, and passenger facility charges with zero county tax impact.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nominations
Leverages private investment and federal tax incentives for local economic projects.
Hedgecock Farm Property Lease Agreement
Zero-dollar lease requiring no additional county funds.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Alston was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Updated Economic Development Incentive Grant Regulations
Data Center Development and Moratorium Public Hearing
Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority Budget
Closed Session for Legal and Economic Development
2026-131 In 2024, the City of Greensboro (“City”) used its 2024 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and local Nussbaum Housing Partnership (NHP) funds to provide grant funding to organizations addressing the needs of City…
Voting record (9)(Development)
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