Q U E S T I O N S
Welcome to the YES!
Weekly Pop Quiz, where we
ask local politicians and
public servants about their
jobs. This week, we address
questions to the Forsyth
County Commissioners. The
rules are simple: no research,
no callbacks.
1. When does the county’s lease agreement with Baptist Hospital
expire for the dental clinic located at 501 N. Cleveland Ave.?
2. Under the new flood-damage prevention regulations adopted
by the council during its Dec. 15 meeting, what is the height
requirement for new structures built in the county?
Sheriff’s Office plan on purchasing with the $88,000 in federal grant
money it was awarded through the SCAAP program?
Richard Linville, District B
1. Dec. 31, 2008 [ ]
2. 2 feet [ -]
3. I can’t remember the specific use. They came in with
several requests over a period of time. [X]
Walter Marshall, District A
1. End of this month. [ ]
2. 2 feet [ -]
3. That was just a routine item. We didn’t discuss it. [X]
Gloria Whisenhunt, District B
1. Dec. 31, 2008 [ ]
2. 2 feet [ -]
3. I don’t know. [X]
ANSWER
1. Dec. 31, 2008
2. Two feet above base flood elevation
3. A health care program for the county’s youth detention
center; GPS devices for electronic house arrest.
