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Forsyth commissioner candidates talk data centers, tax rates, listening to constituents

Forsyth commissioner candidates talk data centers, tax rates, listening to constituents

News ClipWinston-Salem Journal·Rural Hall, Forsyth County, NC·10/8/2026

Forsyth County Commissioner Tonya McDaniel voted against a July rezoning proposal in Rural Hall that would have enabled a data center. The issue is part of a broader discussion among candidates for Forsyth County commissioner about data centers, tax rates and constituent concerns.

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Forsyth County Commissioner Tonya McDaniel opposed a rezoning proposal in Rural Hall in July, a measure that would have cleared the way for a data center. The vote is a central example in local campaign discussions about data-center development and county policy.

Commissioner candidates Chris Parker and Marsie West are also featured in the Winston-Salem Journal’s election coverage. Early voting is scheduled to run from Oct. 15 through 3 p.m. Oct. 31.