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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.

Public comments (22)

OpposedValerie ScalesSep 23, 2026

Expressed concerns about well water impacts from development, stormwater flooding, and the city's financial contributions to infrastructure for large developers.

Planning and Zoning Commission · 1:42:45 →
OpposedLily SobalvarroSep 1, 2026

Criticized the Council for prioritizing private developers and business interests over working-class residents, environmental protection, and immigrant safety.

City Council Meetings · 4:25:10 →
SupportiveKen SykesJul 21, 2026

Requested stable operational funding and partnership for the Tiny House Community Development and Hope Center.

City Council Meetings · 1:33:23 →
OpposedDeirdre KevorkianJun 2, 2026

Expressed concern over electricity and water costs associated with data centers being passed on to residents.

City Council Meetings · 3:59:00 →
OpposedAiden LoretteJun 2, 2026

Urged the city council to adopt a moratorium on hyperscale data center development due to water and energy concerns.

City Council Meetings · 3:26:59 →
OpposedSandra IsleyJun 2, 2026

Expressed concern regarding data center placements on the east side of Greensboro and the cumulative burden on low-income residents.

City Council Meetings · 3:38:05 →
OpposedCourtney McSwainJun 2, 2026

Urged a three-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers, citing resource depletion and false economic promises.

City Council Meetings · 3:55:22 →
SupportiveRichard BeardMay 4, 2026

Highlighted Greensboro's success as a sports tournament destination and upcoming major events.

City Council Meetings · 1:59:30 →
SupportiveSteve MorleyApr 21, 2026

Spoke in favor of financial commitments for the Grace View Apartments project, emphasizing community support and the need for affordable housing.

City Council Meetings · 1:25:33 →
OpposedChuck WinfreyMar 16, 2026

Argued against the Old Randleman Road PUD, calling it leapfrog development that would strain local wells, swamp two-lane roads with triple the traffic, and lack adequate services.

Planning and Zoning Commission · 2:35:38 →
OpposedFred S. Wood Jr.Mar 16, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to the Willow Road development due to low water pressure, severe traffic congestion, and limited community amenities.

Planning and Zoning Commission · 1:47:32 →
ConcernedPatricia DonnellMar 16, 2026

Shared concerns about poor water pressure in the kitchen and increased traffic congestion from new construction.

Planning and Zoning Commission · 1:26:09 →
OpposedHerbert MartinMar 16, 2026

Voiced opposition regarding worsening traffic congestion and local drainage issues in a wet area.

Planning and Zoning Commission · 1:27:04 →
ConcernedAnnette GravesMar 16, 2026

Highlighted speeding cars cutting through residential streets and requested traffic calming measures.

Planning and Zoning Commission · 1:50:30 →
SupportiveMarilyn LacunzaFeb 17, 2026

Analyzed the technical implications of the amendment and thanked the city attorney for clarifying the rules.

City Council Meetings · 1:16:51 →
MixedNathan LewisFeb 17, 2026

Initially opposed the amendment but supported it after hearing legal clarifications, urging the city to avoid cooperating with ICE.

City Council Meetings · 1:13:08 →
ConcernedCarmen CalhounFeb 17, 2026

Thanked the city for the zoning changes but urged further action to oppose ICE and protect vulnerable communities.

City Council Meetings · 1:13:00 →
SupportiveAlejandro LeeFeb 17, 2026

Expressed support for the proposed zoning changes to provide transparency and protect the immigrant community.

City Council Meetings · 1:07:36 →
SupportiveReverend Julie PeeplesFeb 17, 2026

Supported the land ordinance amendment and voiced opposition to establishing detention centers in the city.

City Council Meetings · 2:07:00 →
SupportiveRicky DraperFeb 17, 2026

Thanked the council and urged them to pass a resolution cutting all ties with ICE.

City Council Meetings · 1:16:39 →
SupportiveLiz Torres MelendezFeb 17, 2026

Praised the council for creating a protective zoning barrier requiring special use permits for detention facilities.

City Council Meetings · 1:21:14 →
SupportiveValerie Jones-RobinsonJan 6, 2026

Highlighted Operation Xcel's free educational enrichment programs and requested a partnership with the city.

City Council Meetings · 1:29:36 →

News & external sources (10)

WFMY News 2 LocalOct 23, 2026

Grand opening for Mebane Buc-ee's pushed to 2028

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Rhino TimesOct 23, 2026

Greensboro Hits Halfway Mark In Race To Add 10,000 Homes By 2030

Brought to you by the Rhino Times The City of Greensboro announced this week that it’s already more than halfway toward its ambitious goal of adding 10,000 housing units by 2030 – reaching that milestone well ahead of schedule as city and county offi...

WXII 12 Top StoriesOct 22, 2026

A Triad college just received a $3 million grant to help students pursue high-demand career pathways

A Triad North Carolina college has just received a $3 million grant to improve student pathways into high-demand career pathways through the college’s Guided Pathways programs

YES! WeeklyOct 22, 2026

Students Make Career Connections with Leading Employers During ‘HPU in the City’ Program

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 22, 2026 – From Porsche and the NFL’s Chicago Bears to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, four cohorts of High Point University students spent their fall break exploring careers and building professional connections in New York…

YES! WeeklyOct 22, 2026

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While in New York, students visited Morgan Stanley, where they met Tomiwa Bello, an HPU Class of 2026 alumna who works with Morgan Stanley. They also spoke with Mark Bradburn, HPU’s Wealth Management Expert in Residence and founder and co-managing…

WXII 12 Top StoriesOct 21, 2026

Local high school students get a behind-the-scenes peek at performing arts industry

It was an exciting day for more than 400 high school theater students across the Piedmont Triad.

WXII 12 Top StoriesOct 21, 2026

WSSU launching new curriculum on AI’s vulnerabilities with half-a-million dollar grant

WSSU is launching a new curriculum to teach future teachers and healthcare workers about artificial intelligence vulnerabilities.

FOX8 WGHPOct 20, 2026

Talented NC A&T students receive astronaut scholarships

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — NC A&T State University is the largest HBCU in the country, and it's leading the way in science, technology, engineering and math and leading the nation in producing black engineers. Two students recently received astronaut ...

News & RecordOct 16, 2026

Krispy Kreme reemphasizes Winston-Salem presence with new operational hub

"The equipment made here is in any shop around the world," said Lori Suess, Krispy Kreme's chief people officer. "Once shops open, the local teams will also be responsible for creating the proprietary product mix that will be used to…

WFMY News 2 LocalOct 16, 2026

Greensboro reaches halfway point toward goal of 10,000 new homes by 2030

Greensboro is halfway to its goal of 10,000 new homes by 2030, but city leaders say more housing will be needed.