Recently, the Old Guilford County Court House in Downtown Greensboro served as the setting for a very animated and optimistic State of the County speech: Chairman of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners Skip Alston delivered the 2025 address before a crowded commissioners meeting room on Thursday, Oct. 30, where he blended storytelling and data with a series of slickly produced video segments showing a county on the rise.
The speech, titled “One Guilford: Measuring Success, Building for Our Future,” showcased Alston’s trademark preacher-vibes as he celebrated Guilford County’s record-setting growth in recent years while acknowledging there’s still a whole lot of work to be done.
“We’ve transformed how Guilford County operates,” Alston said. “We are tracking results, identifying gaps, and ensuring that every tax dollar produces a measurable impact.”…