General Government Committee Meeting October 12, 2026

The City of Winston-Salem General Government Committee met October 12, 2026. It approved revised development concepts for city-owned lots, including a change from 33 attached townhomes to 23 detached single-family homes, with the developer saying an affordability-related density bonus could allow up to 25 homes. The proposed homes were to be priced around $240,000–$250,000, near 80% of area median income. The committee also discussed an extension through December 2029 for an East Winston project by MTB3 Properties: 11 townhomes and two retail bays, with a stated total development cost of about $4.6 million and $400,000 in city funding previously set aside. Staff presented alternatives, including approval with conditions or returning the property and funding; the transcript does not capture a final decision. True Homes was identified as the proposed builder, not as the result of a procurement award.

The committee approved an ordinance changing the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise advisory committee to a Small Business Enterprise advisory committee, in response to state legislation; officials said they were awaiting further state guidance, and the amendment passed 3–1. This change may affect future vendor outreach and contracting practices. Members also considered a two-year, $270,000 Love Your Block grant for resident-led neighborhood improvements, with no additional general-fund cost; a motion to approve was made. A proposal to extend recreation-center hours for teens included an estimated annual cost of about $70,000 for staffing, supplies, food, and equipment, with a motion to approve recorded but no vote result in the transcript. No vendor selection or contract award was identified.