Dan Besse - Winston-Salem Southwest Ward Council Member


Announcements

April 2012 highlights - Monday, April 30, 2012

Veterans' housing, public infrastructure updates, and other news items are in my report this month.

 

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Statement on Voter Photo Identification Requirements - Friday, April 20, 2012
Six members of the Winston-Salem City Council have endorsed a statement opposing voter photo identification requirements.
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March 2012 highlights - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Public safety and budget items top my March report.

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February 2012 highlights - Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Neighborhood safety, as well as recycling and trash pickup, lead my report this month.

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January 2012 highlights - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Updates on recycling, greenways, parks, sidewalks, and public transit are in order this month.

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December 2011 highlights - Monday, December 26, 2011

Rooming houses and public protest rules were among the hot debates in December.

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November 2011 highlights - Wednesday, November 30, 2011

New city ward lines and guns in parks were among the higher-profile issues with which we dealt in November.

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October 2011 highlights - Monday, October 31, 2011

It's Halloween, so be safe and have a hoowwwling good time.

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September 2011 highlights - Friday, September 30, 2011

Transportation studies, small area plans, and donation container rules highlight my September report.

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August 2011 highlights - Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I'm pleased to report more progress on pedestrian safety projects, this month for the Cloverdale Avenue area.

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July 2011 highlights - Monday, August 01, 2011

It's time to turn out for National Night Out in our neighborhoods.

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June 2011 highlights - Thursday, June 30, 2011

In June, the city council approved Winston-Salem's 2011-2012 city budget.

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May 2011 highlights - Friday, May 27, 2011

In May, the city council gave final approval to stage two of the Revitalizing Urban Commercial Areas effort, and gave the green light to an improved recycling program citywide. But first, let's remember those who sacrificed their lives for our nation.

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April 2011 highlights - Saturday, April 30, 2011

In April, Winston-Salem and Forsyth County kicked off the process of updating our long-term comprehensive development plan.

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March 2011 highlights - Thursday, March 31, 2011

In March, council members received the city manager's budget forecast for FY2012.

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February 2011 highlights - Monday, February 28, 2011

In February, the city council approved a new conditions code for vacant non-residential structures. Plus, several public input opportunities of interest to Southwest Ward residents are coming in March.

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January 2011 highlights - Monday, January 31, 2011

In January, the city council approved two small area plans and reviewed strategic priorities for the coming year.

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December 2010 highlights - Friday, December 31, 2010

In December, the city council took final action on important code updates dealing with panhandling and related concerns.

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November 2010 highlights - Tuesday, November 23, 2010

North Carolina's #1--again. The release of new annual national business climate rankings gives me a chance to reflect on some important local policy issues.

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October 2010 highlights - Monday, November 01, 2010

There's good economic news for our community at the close of October--but first, don't forget to vote!

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September 2010 highlights - Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Job creation and transportation issues led the city council agenda in September.

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August 2010 highlights - Tuesday, August 31, 2010

August began with wide neighborhood participation in the annual National Night Out event.

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July 2010 highlights - Saturday, July 31, 2010

 In July, we received good news for local job opportunities.

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June 2010 highlights - Wednesday, June 30, 2010

In June, the City Council passed our city budget for FY 2011.

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May 2010 highlights - Sunday, May 30, 2010

As May ends, the City Council is ready to begin "budget month" for 2010—and the numbers look challenging. But first, we'll remember our veterans.

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