Several Forsyth County residents are speaking out in support of Commissioner Shai Woodbury, criticizing Board Chair Don Martin for what they say was unfair treatment during a recent meeting.
The clash grew out of a budget debate earlier this summer. Woodbury said the board shot down her proposal to raise taxes for the struggling school system. At a recent commission meeting, Martin openly disputed her comments, directing staff to comb through past session videos to fact-check her statements.
Woodbury called his actions targeted and racially motivated. At Thursday’s meeting — the first chance for public comment since the dispute — community members echoed her concerns. Resident Karen Cuthrell called Martin’s actions demeaning to the Black community…