Rural Hall’s town council had revised its resolution opposing a proposed data center, removing a section that had outlined conditions for approval if Forsyth County moved forward with the project. This prompted Councilman Michael Woodcock to bring up the conversation surrounding an amendment to the resolution.

Rural Hall town council revises opposition resolution for proposed data center

Michael Woodcock currently serves on the Rural Hall Town Council.

Rural Hall town council revises opposition resolution for data center

Michael Woodcock currently serves as a member of the Rural Hall Town Council.

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As of September 2, 2026, Michael Woodcock did not have a website or any information online.

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Rural Hall’s town council had revised its resolution opposing a proposed data center, removing a section that had outlined conditions for approval if Forsyth County moved forward with the project. This prompted Councilman Michael Woodcock to bring up the conversation surrounding an amendment to the resolution. "I'd like to see a revision to remove any and all additions or contingencies," he said.

Calls for removing all additions or contingencies from Rural Hall's resolution opposing a proposed data center.

As a town council member, supported removing a section from a resolution opposing a proposed data center that would allow the county to override the council's decision under certain conditions. 

- As a town council member, supported removing a section from a resolution opposing a proposed data center that would allow the county to override the council's decision under certain conditions. 

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- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

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