Forsyth County Commissioners candidate profiles

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS?

The Board of Commissioners' major responsibilities including adopting the annual County budget, setting the County property tax rate, establishing County policies and acting on zoning and other land use matters. You mcan learn more by visiting, the Forsyth County website.

AT LARGE CANDIDATES

TERRI MRAZEK Republican

learn more about Terri Mzarek by visiting voteforterri.com

Background:

"A mother of five children, before retiring I was in the Advertising, Real Estate and Automotive business and a passionate community activist. "

Priorities:

"Low Taxes, School Choice and keeping our County safe. "

DAN BESSE Democrat

learn more about Dan Besse by visiting besse4forsyth.org

Background:

"Winston-Salem City Council Member (2001-2020) Member, NC Environmental Management Commission (1993-2005), NC Coastal Resources Commission (19851993) Legal aid attorney (1983-1990) Adjunct/visiting faculty for multiple colleges/universities (NC State University, Winston-Salem State University, etc.)"

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Priorities:

" --Improve visibility and accountability of Forsyth County government to all residents of Forsyth, whether in the city, smaller towns, or rural areas. --Bridge the gaps in good public schools, health, safety, and opportunity for all Forsyth residents, including good teachers and safe facilities. "

CANDIDATES FOR FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DISTRICT A TONYA MCDANIEL Democrat (Incumbent)

learn more about Tonya McDaniel by visiting vote4tonyamcdaniel.com

Background:

"Nine years as a Public Affairs and Relations Officer, advocacy for United Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Centers. Promote United Health Centers policies that support them, their patients, and the mission and vision (UHC) among government officials, legislators, and community partners. "

Priorities:

"Public Health, Safety, and Business"

SHAI WOODBURY Democrat

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Background:

"My family has been citizens of Forsyth County for over 110 years. I'm a professional educator of over 20 years. I am currently serving on the WS/FC Board of Education and the first Black person to Chair the Board. I am member of many civic and auxiliary organizations, volunteer, and mentor. "

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Priorities:

1. "Increase educator pay in order to improve our school district 2.Provide Pre-K to all eligible children to support working class families 3.Restore juvenile justice to maintain safe communities

CANDIDATES FOR FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DISTRICT A MICHAEL R. OWENS Republican

learn more about Michael Owens by visiting owens4nc.com

Background:

"I've lived in North Carolina my entire life! Born and raised in Greensboro, I've been living happily, in Winston-Salem, for over twenty years. I'm like the majority of Americans, I didn't go to law school, I didn't go to medical school and I've never owned my own business. I've spent my adult life working regular jobs, just like most of you! But, what I DO have, is the willingness to make tough decisions for the good of Forsyth County and many tough decisions will have to be made. "

Priorities:

"Public Safety, Fiscal Responsibility, Reducing Federal Influence in Forsyth County"

REGINALD REID Republican

Background:

"I have a BA in history from the College of Charleston, an MBA from Liberty University, a Masters of Arts in Government from Regent University. I am a PhD candidate in Management at Walden University. I currently work at Novant Health. "

Priorities:

The primary purpose of government in a free society is protecting life and property. So my top 3 priorities would be 1.Public Safety 2.Public Safety. 3.Public Safety.