Guilford County Board of Commissioners (https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/board-of-commissioners)

• Primary Function: This body governs the entire county, overseeing county-wide services such as public health, social services, law enforcement (Sheriff's Office), public schools (funding for Guilford County Schools), and county infrastructure.
• Sources of Revenue: Primarily from property taxes, sales taxes, and state and federal grants. The county also receives revenue from various fees and fines.
• Expenses: Key expenses are health and social services, criminal justice, schools, and infrastructure projects (roads, school buildings, courthouses, maintenance, etc.).

Guilford County School Board(https://www.gcsnc.com/about/board-of-education)

• Primary Function: Oversees the operation of the public school system in Guilford County, setting educational policy, and ensuring the effective functioning of schools. This includes budgeting for educational programs, teacher salaries, and school maintenance.
• Sources of Revenue: The school board’s primary revenue comes from state and local governments, with the latter primarily relying on property taxes from Guilford County. The board also seeks funding through grants.
• Expenses: Salaries for teachers and staff, school facility maintenance, and educational resources (curriculum, technology).

City Councils

• Primary Function: Local municipalities are governed by city councils, managing local services such as police, fire, parks and recreation, public transportation, and urban planning.
• Sources of Revenue: Primarily from property taxes, sales taxes, and fees for city services. They can also receive state and federal grants.
• Expenses: Major expenses include public safety (police, fire), infrastructure (roads, parks), and general government operations.

https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council

https://www.highpointnc.gov/153/City-Council

https://www.oakridgenc.com/council

https://www.stokesdale.org/

https://www.summerfieldnc.gov/

https://www.pleasantgarden.net/

http://www.sedalianc.org/

https://www.whitsettnc.com/

https://www.archdale-nc.gov/

https://toknc.com/

https://www.gibsonvillenc.org/#gsc.tab=0

https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/

State-Level Representatives: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/CountyRepresentation/Guilford

• Making Laws: Representatives are responsible for introducing, debating, amending, and voting on laws that apply across the state. This includes a broad range of topics such as education, healthcare, taxes, criminal justice, and infrastructure. They work through committees and floor sessions to pass legislation that addresses the needs and priorities of North Carolinians.
• Appropriating State Funds (Budgeting):The General Assembly holds the power to allocate funding for state programs and services through the state budget. Representatives work on the annual budget process, determining how state revenue (primarily from taxes) is spent across various sectors such as public education, transportation, healthcare, and law enforcement.
• Representing Constituents: Representatives serve as the voice of their districts, communicating with and advocating for the interests of the people they represent. They address concerns, propose policies based on the needs of their constituents, and provide assistance with state services, such as navigating government programs.