Forsyth board keeps steady leadership with familiar officers elected

At their first meeting of the year on Jan. 9, the Board of Commissioners elected officers for 2025, keeping key leadership positions in familiar hands. District 2 Commissioner Alfred John was chosen as the board’s chairman for 2025, marking his fourth consecutive year in the role. District 1 Commissioner Kerry Hill was elected to serve her second consecutive year as vice chairwoman, and District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore was selected as secretary.

The five-member Board of Commissioners is composed of one commissioner from each district, with members elected by district voters to serve four-year terms. That structure means the board’s officer selections affect agenda-setting and the flow of business for the whole county. Residents who follow zoning cases, budget cycles, road projects, public safety funding, or intergovernmental initiatives should expect continuity in how meetings are run and priorities are presented to the public.

Stable leadership often translates into a predictable meeting calendar and a consistent approach to outreach and regional collaboration. For Forsyth County, that stability can help when the board negotiates with neighboring jurisdictions, state agencies, or potential grant partners. Continuity also gives commissioners time to advance multi-year projects and maintain relationships with municipal leaders and school officials.

For people unsure which commissioner represents them, a map of the Forsyth County Commission and Board of Education districts is available on the county website. Knowing your district is the practical first step if you want to raise an issue, track an upcoming vote, or weigh in during public comment. The board’s officer elections set who controls the meeting agenda and committee referrals, so constituents who want to influence timing or placement of items should reach out early in the cycle.

The choice to keep the same chair and vice chair reflects a preference among commissioners for steady governance as the county navigates ordinary operations and longer-term planning. That continuity can smooth the path for infrastructure and service decisions, but it also places a premium on civic engagement: steady leadership does not replace resident input.

Our two cents? Check the district map on the county site, mark the commission meeting dates on your calendar, and contact your commissioner before major budget or zoning votes. Showing up early and staying engaged makes the most difference where local decisions touch daily life.