POP QUIZ

Welcome to the YES! Weekly Pop Quiz, where we ask elected officials about their jobs. This week, we address questions to members of the Winston-Salem City Council about items on the agenda for its Monday meeting. The rules are simple: no research, no call- backs. This quiz was administered before the meeting.

Questions

1. What two downtown buildings are being considered for historic landmark designation at tonight’s meeting? 2. Name the local bank that has a zoning petition on tonight’s agenda? 3. The city council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on an area plan for what part of the city?

Mayor Allen Joines: 1. The Nissen Building and the Hanes Knitting Company. [ ] 2. Piedmont Federal. [ ] 3. Northeast Area Plan. [ ]

James Taylor, Southeast Ward: 1. The Nissen Building and the Hanes Knitting Company. [ ] 2. Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan. [ ] 3. Northeast area. [ ]

Dan Besse, Southwest Ward: 1. The Nissen Building and Hanes Knitting Company. [ ] 2. Piedmont Federal. [ ] 3. Northeast Suburban Area Plan. [ ]

Correct Answers

1. SJ Nissen Building & PH Hanes Knitting Company.

2. Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan.

3. Northeast Suburban Area Plan.