Board accepts Don Martin's resignation; statute guides replacement process
Forsyth County commissioners unanimously accepted Don Martin's resignation effective July 31, 2026. Under a cited North Carolina statute, the District B Republican executive committee recommended Chris Parker, and the board moved to appoint him to the seat.
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The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Commissioner Don Martin, effective July 31, 2026, and declared a vacancy in the District B seat. Speaker 1 told the board that, "Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 15 30 A 27.1," the county must appoint a recommended replacement if the party committee acts in a timely manner.
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