John Larson has been a resident of the South Ward for 47 years. He holds a Master's of Arts in History and a Bachelor's in History, both from the University of South Carolina. Larson is a member of the Home Moravian Church. 

John Larson is a City Council Member representing South Ward, elected in 2016. He has previously served as the Chair of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Historic Properties Commission.

John Larson has been serving as a City Council Member representing South Ward since being elected in 2016. He has also served as the Past Chair of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Historic Properties Commission.

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Has supported $5.9 million in renovations to Washington, Hobby, Granville and Parkland parks, along with creation of a “pocket park” at Cloister and Konnoak streets.

- Has supported $5.9 million in renovations to Washington, Hobby, Granville and Parkland parks, along with creation of a “pocket park” at Cloister and Konnoak streets.

Public Services

John aided the new Fire Station 13 efforts to improve emergency response time.

- John aided the new Fire Station 13 efforts to improve emergency response time.

Public Safety

As of January 31, 2024, John Larson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Education

Said, "we must ensure that existing and future public housing and City-supported affordable housing projects meet high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability."

- Said, "we must ensure that existing and future public housing and City-supported affordable housing projects meet high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to "maximize energy efficiency in the City’s buildings and operations."

Supports the process of "of transitioning the City’s vehicle fleet to zero emissions vehicles" and wants to "invest in renewable energy resources."

Wants to restructure city transportation and increase spaces for pedestrians and bikers.

Plans to improve forestry and greenery by planting more native plants.

Wants to secure funding for the city under the Inflation Reduction Act.

John has previously supported $22.7 million in street, sidewalk, strollway, and bridge improvements, and supported a pavilion honoring Black Moravian Peter Oliver.

- Wants to "maximize energy efficiency in the City’s buildings and operations."
- Supports the process of "of transitioning the City’s vehicle fleet to zero emissions vehicles" and wants to "invest in renewable energy resources."
- Wants to restructure city transportation and increase spaces for pedestrians and bikers.
- Plans to improve forestry and greenery by planting more native plants.
- Wants to secure funding for the city under the Inflation Reduction Act.
- John has previously supported $22.7 million in street, sidewalk, strollway, and bridge improvements, and supported a pavilion honoring Black Moravian Peter Oliver.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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John Larson

Said, " we must ensure that existing and future public housing and City-supported affordable housing projects meet high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability."

- Said, " we must ensure that existing and future public housing and City-supported affordable housing projects meet high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability."

John Larson has been a resident of the South Ward for 47 years. He holds a Master's of Arts in History from the University of South Carolina. Larson is a member of the Home Moravian Church. There is no available information regarding his family.

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