Terry M. Bennett
Context
Associated municipality: Rural Hall.
Mayor (term 2023-2026). Roster from Forsyth County's May 2026 Municipal Officials Guide (retrieved 2026-10-21).
Presided over the June 22, 2026 special meeting. He said the project had changed from the original plan and that annexation would bring the town land and tax value, and said he tried to stay neutral. Per his own statements, he does not get a vote on the resolution (a mayor votes only to break a tie).
Issues
- Project Iron Spur Data Center
- November 2026 Municipal Election
- Community Center Capital Project - presented Ordinance 918
- Yadkin Valley Railroad Transloading - hosted the presentation
- Public Trust and Transparency
- Town Events Program - hosted the town hall Q&A
- Covington Memorial Park Improvements - answered what success looks like for the park
- Town Street Speed Limit
- Housing Rehabilitation Deed of Trust Release - authorized to sign the Certificate of Satisfaction
Log
- 2026-10-13 - Mayor's Town Hall Meeting - Hosted the informal town hall; fielded resident and online questions on events, finances and park plans (speakers are not labeled in the captions).
- 2026-10-12 - Town Council - Presided; announced events and his town hall meetings; presented Ordinance 918 (community center fund); sparred with public speaker Randy Adams and warned of removal; framed the railroad Q&A as limited by federal rules.
- 2026-09-14 - Town Council - Presided; read the 9/11 25th anniversary proclamation and the announcements; said personal or defamatory comments would not be permitted at future meetings (minutes).
- 2026-08-10 - Town Council - Presided; asked Corporal Collins to report on Academy Street and asked the manager to address a statement in his report (minutes).
- 2026-07-13 - Town Council - Presided; read a statement that Resolution 912 was a recommendation, not an approval (minutes).
- 2026-06-22 - Special Town Council Meeting - Presided; framed Resolution 912 (project changed, annexation value), defended his outreach (seven meetings), ruled audience members out of order and threatened to clear the room; does not vote except in a tie.
- 2026-10-21 - Page created from public sources.
- 2026-06-22 - Special Town Council Meeting - Presided; called the meeting to order at 4:34 PM (minutes).