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Bill to remove Smith Reynolds Airport from Winston-Salem sets stage for city-county fight

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Winston-Salem officials oppose the move, which would cost the city more than $500,000 a year in property taxes. Mayor Allen Joines said de-annexation would also make it harder for people who live near the airport to have their concerns over future growth handled. The airport is increasingly seen as a potential driver of economic growth.

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Bill to remove Smith Reynolds Airport from Winston-Salem sets stage for city-county fight

A bill filed in the North Carolina House proposes that Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem be de-annexed from the city, a move favored by Forsyth County but opposed by the city of Winston-Salem. De-annexation would set up the airport for more success but it would cost the city more than $500,000 in taxes annually.

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Winston-Salem Journal broke the news in on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
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