City Council

The city of Winston-Salem is run by an eight-member City Council. Every four years in November, voters choose the Mayor and Council Members. The Mayor is elected by the whole city, while Council members are elected by the residents in each of the city’s eight wards.

The City Council makes the rules and laws to keep the city running smoothly. They approve the city budget, set property taxes, and decide on fees for services. The Council also hires the city manager and city attorney and approves members for city boards and commissions.

All City Council and Council Committee meetings are open to the public.

April 6, 2026 

Public Hearings on the Issuance of Two-Thirds General Obligation Bonds (Series 2026A and B) as well as the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2026C) 

PDF icon graphic GO Bond Public Hearing Notices ↓ (PDF)

PDF icon graphic Statement of Disclosure on General Obligation Bonds ↓ (PDF)

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval by the City Council. City manager's Council Notes are available the Tuesday following the full City Council meetings.

Meetings are also broadcast live and repeated on WSTV 13, the city's television station. Watch on Time Warner Cable channel 13 or on AT&T U-Verse channel 95. View the WSTV 13 Schedule.

The public comment period

You can share your thoughts during the City Council Meeting on the third Monday of each month. The public comment period lasts 30 minutes. To sign up to speak, visit the City Clerk in the lobby outside Council Chambers between 5:30 and 5:55 p.m. on the night of the meeting.

Persons addressing City Council are asked to limit their comments to 3 minutes.

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Council Members

Meetings & Committees

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    Public Safety Committee:

    2nd Monday of Month, 2:00 p.m.

    Community Development / Housing General Government:

    2nd Monday of Month, 4:00 p.m.

    Public Works Committee:

    2nd Tuesday of Month, 2:00 p.m.

    Finance Committee:

    2nd Tuesday of Month, 4:00 p.m.

    Advisory Boards & Commissions

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    City Hall Council Chamber


Find Your Ward

Location icon graphic Open interactive map for greater detail →

PDF icon graphic Street map download ↓ (PDF)

Graphic of all wards in Winston-Salem

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Internships with Elected Officials

The City of Winston-Salem is offering unpaid internships to assist the Mayor and City Council in their role as elected officials for its residents.

Federal Action Plan

Action items and Issues for the City of Winston-Salem 2024 (FY25).

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