Forsyth County UNPLUGGED

Moratorium Approved to “Pause” Residential Growth in Forsyth County

During their April 17, 2025, meeting, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium on all residential applications, in place until the end of the day on May 15, 2025.
Listen to learn more about the action, next steps and what “hitting the pause button” on residential growth means for our community. Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Alfred John and District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore provides insight on the podcast recorded immediately following the meeting. 

Get to Know District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore

In this podcast episode, District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore discusses her background, experience as an elected official, and her goals and priorities as she serves Forsyth County

Get to Know District 5 Commissioner Laura Semanson

In this podcast episode, District 5 Commissioner Laura Semanson discusses her background, experience as an elected official, and her goals and priorities as she serves Forsyth County. 

Get to Know District 1 Commissioner Kerry Hill

In this podcast episode, District 1 Commissioner Kerry Hill discusses her background, experience as an elected official, and her goals and priorities as she serves Forsyth County. 

Get to Know Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Alfred John

In this podcast episode, Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Alfred John discusses his background, experience as an elected official, and his goals and priorities as he serves Forsyth County.

Get to Know District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent

In this podcast episode, District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent discusses his background, experience as an elected official, and his goals and priorities as he serves Forsyth County.

The County’s Blueprint for Development and Growth

Can the Board of Commissioners simply stop development? How is the Board managing residential and commercial growth? And what role does the County's Comprehensive Plan play in our community's future?
Commissioner Laura Semanson and Planning & Community Development Director Tom Brown dive into these crucial topics in the FoCo Unplugged podcast! 

How Forsyth County Invests Finances for a Better Tomorrow

What's the truth about property taxes and how they're invested? How does the County put together an annual budget? And what are the keys to a healthy financial future?
In this podcast episode, Forsyth County CFO Brian Clark discusses:
Where the County's available funds come from and how they are allocated
Why the County's low millage rate is important for property owners
What the impact of House Bill 581 is on our community