Laura Semanson
County Commissioner
Forsyth County Commission
District 5
Republican
Incumbent
County

Alignment Summary

Long-serving Forsyth County commissioner
associated with infrastructure investment, county growth, and long-term
planning decisions during Forsyth County’s rapid expansion.

Featured Issues

Taxes & Spending
Development-related fees used to help fund roads, utilities, schools, and infrastructure impacted by new growth.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure expansion that can increase development density, growth capacity, and long-term residential and commercial expansion in Forsyth County.

Public Actions & Voting History

June 20, 2024
Vote
Supports
120-day moratorium enacted on hospital and personal care home development permits pending planning review.

No results found.

July 18, 2024
Vote
Supports
Approved 2023 impact fee capital improvements update annual calibration of how development fees fund infrastructure.
April 17, 2025
Vote
Mixed
Board approved amendments expanding road impact fee policies.
April 17, 2025
Vote
Supports
Approved 26-lot residential subdivision on former agricultural land in District 1, despite three prior postponements.

No results found.

April 17, 2025
Vote
Supports
Approved 42-lot subdivision on 38+ acres of former agricultural land in District 1.

No results found.

April 18, 2024
Vote
Opposes
Opposed amendments related to conservation subdivision development standards.