Animal Services Advisory Board
Purpose
The Advisory Board makes recommendations on animal control codes, policies and programs related to animals.
Members and Non-Voting Staff Person(s)
The Forsyth County Animal Control Advisory Board is an eleven (11)-member board identified in Forsyth County Code Chapter 6, Sec. 6-5 Animal Control Advisory Board. Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to identified interest categories. Capacity requirements are as follows:
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- Two (2) at large members
- A representative of the Forsyth County Veterinarian Association
- Two (2) members affiliated with animal welfare organizations
- A member who is the owner of a fertile hunting dog
- A member who is affiliated with a purebred animal registry
- A member who does not own a companion animal
- A member who owns an animal other than a dog or cat
- A representative of the Health Department
- A representative of a municipality receiving animal control services
- Ex-Officio non-voting member: Animal Control Director.
Initially, five members shall be appointed to one-year terms and six members appointed to two-year terms. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to two-year terms. Members may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms.
Currently Serving
| First Name | Last Name | Position | Start Term | End Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam | Bowditch | Officer in a Forsyth County Animal Welfare Organization 2 | 06/27/2024 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bill | Cowan | At Large | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2025 |
| Chad | Griffin | County Resident Who Does Not Own a Companion Animal | 06/27/2024 | 06/30/2026 |
| Cristina | Griffin | Owner of an Animal Other Than a Dog/Cat | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2025 |
| Erin | Turner | Officer in a Forsyth County Animal Welfare Organization 1 | 06/27/2024 | 06/30/2026 |
| George | Francisco | Owner of a Fertile Hunting Dog | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2025 |
| Kirsten | Briggs | Animal Control Director (Ex-Officio non-voting member) | ||
| Koy | Kincaid | Officer in a Purebred Animal Registry Organization | 06/27/2024 | 06/30/2026 |
| Lida | Calvert-Hayes | Town Manager or his/her Designee of a Local Municipality Receiving Animal Control Services | 06/27/2024 | 06/30/2026 |
| Pamela | Lofland | At Large | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2025 |
Meetings
Advisory board meetings are currently held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 5570 Sturmer Park Circle, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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- District A
- Tonya D. McDaniel - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
- Malishai Woodbury - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
- District B
- Richard V. Linville - Term Expires: Dec. 2028
- Don Martin - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
- G. Gray Wilson - Term Expires: Dec. 2028
- Gloria D. Whisenhunt - Term Expires: Dec. 2028
- At Large
- Dan Besse - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
Forsyth County Code
The County Code is the official record of ordinances adopted by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. By clicking on the link below, you will be able to access an online copy of the County Code.
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TV Broadcast Schedule
The Commissioners' formal meetings and briefings, held on Thursdays, are broadcast live at 2:00 pm on WSTV 13 - The Government Channel. They are rebroadcast on WSTV - The Government Channel the following Friday at 2:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm and Tuesday at 9:00 am. They are also rebroadcast on Spectrum Channel 2 the following Monday at 6:00 pm, Tuesday at 12:00 pm and Wednesday at 9:00 am.
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Phone: 336 703 2020
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