High Point presents state legislative asks — $2M infrastructure requests, housing and down‑zoning options

High Point city staff on Thursday presented the city's proposed legislative priorities for the 2025–26 session, including multiple $2 million requests for local projects, a $750,000 ask for an active‑adult center, support for a local housing fund and small‑scale manufacturing upfits, and the option to file a local down‑zoning bill if a statewide solution is not reached.

Management Director Jeron Hollis told the City Council the proposals aim to align High Point's needs with momentum in the state legislature and said the city will meet with the Guilford County delegation on Feb. 24 to discuss the package. "Every year, we meet with our state elected officials and communicate our legislative priorities and financial priorities for our community," Hollis said.

The list of prioritized asks presented to council included: - Water and sewer main utility infrastructure: $2,000,000 request to support development in growing areas. - A shared‑use kitchen to support food entrepreneurs and food security: $2,000,000 requested. - Center for Active Adults: $750,000 requested to fund…