The team for Tonya Lanier, political candidate for Davidson County Commissioner, introduces her platform.
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Matt Mizell: Preserving Davidson County’s Character and Balancing Residential Growth
Davidson Local’s Practice: Columns by Local Politicians
At Davidson Local, we welcome columns written by local politicians. Our mission has always been to provide a free and trusted space for community voices, and that includes elected officials. We believe it matters for readers to hear directly from the people making decisions that shape Davidson County’s future.
Columns allow local leaders to explain their positions in their own words, share updates on city or county initiatives, and invite community dialogue. Publishing these voices doesn’t mean endorsement—we treat them as part of a balanced news ecosystem, alongside reporting, community commentary, and reader letters.
We edit only for clarity, length, and factual accuracy, but the perspectives belong to the authors themselves. Just like with letters and guest columns, the responsibility for content rests with the contributor. Our job is to make sure it reaches the community in a transparent and accessible way.
Matt Mizell: Real Unity, Not Conformity: Thinking for Ourselves
Davidson Local’s Practice: Columns by Local Politicians
At Davidson Local, we welcome columns written by local politicians. Our mission has always been to provide a free and trusted space for community voices, and that includes elected officials. We believe it matters for readers to hear directly from the people making decisions that shape Davidson County’s future.
Columns allow local leaders to explain their positions in their own words, share updates on city or county initiatives, and invite community dialogue. Publishing these voices doesn’t mean endorsement—we treat them as part of a balanced news ecosystem, alongside reporting, community commentary, and reader letters.
We edit only for clarity, length, and factual accuracy, but the perspectives belong to the authors themselves. Just like with letters and guest columns, the responsibility for content rests with the contributor. Our job is to make sure it reaches the community in a transparent and accessible way.
County commissioners discuss possible changes to subdivision requirements
Davidson County commissioners are weighing whether to tighten subdivision rules after a wave of residential growth raised concerns about congestion, density, and neighborhood appearance. Planning officials say options could include more green space, sidewalks, and buffers, but commissioners remain split over balancing landowner rights with community character.
Davidson County halts building Silver Valley EMS station
Davidson County has postponed building a new EMS base in Silver Valley, despite already investing $62,000, because of ongoing staffing shortages. County Manager Casey Smith said the shortage of paramedics and EMTs makes it impossible to staff the base right now, and recommended holding the land while focusing on fixing staffing issues first.
Davidson County Jail Expansion Discussion Heats Up Over Cost and Safety Concerns
On Thursday, architects with Moseley presented the commissioners with a two-story new expansion of the current jail and updating the cell doors of the section of the old facility renovated in 2000, at a cost of $67 million.
After years of delays commissioners pause on hiring a coordinator for the $25 million Opioid Settlement Funds
Despite an outcry from service providers for immediate assistance Davidson County Commissioners say they want more information before agreeing to hire a coordinator to expedite the process of spending $25 million in Opioid Settlement Funds.
County moves forward with 4.1 million dollar design phase for sports complex, Commissioner Yates addresses rumors
Commissioners also approved a sponsorship plan for the naming rights for the individual buildings and amenities in the park.
Commissioner Yates responds to law enforcement during public meeting
Several citizens, including members of a local fraternal order of police chapter, spoke out against a recent statement by Davidson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Todd Yates.
County Commissioners deny zoning request, public notice questioned
The Davidson County Commissioners denied rezoning 358 acres in Southmont from residential agriculture, single-family residential to community recreational during its meeting on Monday.
Law enforcement group battles with county leadership regarding a recent statement
We urge our County leaders to speak carefully and respectfully when making public comparisons about risk, especially when discussing the lives and sacrifices of officers who put themselves between the public and danger every single day. Public service comes in many forms—but not all service carries the same burden of being both protector and target.
County Commissioners expand social worker positions
The Davidson County Commissioners approved adding six new social worker and related positions in the Department of Social Services in anticipation of an increase in case loads this year.
County Commissioners hold a heated debate regarding AI School Safety funds
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday ended abruptly after a heated exchange over a proposed pilot program to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve school safety.
Economic development: Local leaders share perspectives on progress, rumors, relationships
Have the city of Lexington and Davidson County reached a turning point?
Commissioners approve veterans: Operation Green Light
The mission is to show support for Veterans of all military conflicts, with a special emphasis on the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as raise awareness about the challenges faced by many Veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist Veterans and their families.
Commissioner candidates get candid at forum
On Monday evening, May 2, the Lexington Area, Thomasville and Northern Davidson County Chambers of Commerce & Davidson Local hosted a forum for Davidson County Board of Commissioner candidates at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Reich Auditorium.
County commissioner candidates answer questions at forum
Local chambers of commerce and Davidson Local hosted a forum for county commissioner candidates Monday evening.
Commissioners approve zoning request despite concerns
On January 24, the Davidson County Commissioners held their second meeting of 2022.
Political Opinion: Public Servants
Political Opinion: As we all know the main race coming up in 2022 are local elections, the main one will be for County Commissioner. At the top of the list is maintaining Constitutionality at the local level. Most have a particular view that the Constitution only encompasses that which they are in favor of. Truth is that it was written to include all, only a couple of Articles and Bill of Rights are specifically addressed to the citizen.
Commissioners unanimously support 'Heartbeat Bill," confirm opioid settlement compensation
On November 23, the Davidson County Commissioners held the second of their bimonthly meetings for November.