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FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AT-LARGE

The 7-member Board sets the policy for the county, determining the strategic vision for the county, appoints a county manager, attorney and others to serve the county, adopts ordinances, including zoning, and establishes an annual budget, which includes setting the tax rate and calling bond referendums. Two commissioners are elected from District A, 4 from District B, and 1 at-large. All are elected in partisan elections in even-numbered years and serve staggered 4-year terms.

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    Dan Besse
    (DEM)

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    Terri Mrazek
    (REP)

Biographical Information

What experience and skills make you the best candidate for this office? (Max. 750 characters)

What is the most important issue the County Commission will have to address in the next two years? (Max. 750 characters)

What is the most effective role the County Commission can play in improving the local schools? What policies or funding will you suggest when elected? (Max. 750 characters)

What policies will you propose to improve the economy of your county? (Max. 750 characters)

What policies would you propose to improve the quantity and quality of social services in your county? (Max. 750 characters)

Additional Comments (Max. 1000 characters)

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Campaign Mailing Address P.O. Box 15306
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27113
Current Occupation Attorney
Campaign Email dan@besse4forsyth.org
Campaign Website http://www.besse4forsyth.org
Campaign Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/Besse4Forsyth
Please see website page for details: https://www.besse4forsyth.org/about
Please see website home page under "Why I'm Running" for details on issue action priorities. www.besse4forsyth.org
County Commissioners in North Carolina determine local financial support levels for the local K-12 public school system. (The independently elected local Board of Education is responsible for managing the K-12 school system.) Please see discussion of public education under "Why I'm Running" on the website homepage: www.besse4forsyth.org
This issue is also discussed as part of the "Why I'm Running" statement. Please see website homepage: www.besse4forsyth.org
Please see discussion of public health as part of the "Why I'm Running" statement on the website homepage: www.besse4forsyth.org
Please see 2026 organizational endorsements here: https://www.besse4forsyth.org/about-3
Position/philosophy statement Forsyth County Commissioner at Large / listening to constitutes and addressing their real concerns
Campaign Mailing Address 6547 KERNERSVILLE RD
BELEWS CREEK, NC 27009
Current Occupation Retired Sales and Educator
Campaign Phone 336-430-2636
Campaign Email terrimrazek2@gmail.com
Campaign Website http://terriforforsyth.com
With my past work experience along with my community involvement, I am well versed in sales and customer service / finance. I have always been involved in the local community organizations including Lions Club, Jaycees, Shepherds Center and currently Chairman of the mental health and substance use advisory committee of Winston Salem.
I will prioritize fiscal responsibility to work for a very efficient use of every tax dollar.
School growth and quality strongly influence where families choose to live and invest. We must improve our local schools and advocate for more state funding increases.
Supporting small and medium sized businesses. Workforce development programs. Infrastructure Improvement. Attracting new business development.

Expand mobile outreach teams. (Social workers, nurses, and peer support to visit apartments, schools, workplaces, not just offices.) Co-locate services (Mental Health, housing help, job support, legal aid) in a few " 1 stop " hubs on a bus route. Partnership with Forsyth Tech, WSSU, and local nonprofits to grow internships and fellowships that add staff at lower costs.

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