New chairman, Day 1
So far, it's been smooth sailing for the Guilford County Board of Commissioners under its new chairman, Skip Alston.
Of course, it's been less than a day.
Still, plenty of board members had nice things to say about Alston on Monday after he was elected, including some who he's feuded with in the past.
"He'll be a good chairman, I'm sure," said Republican Billy Yow, with whom the Democrat Alston has fought some epic battles on the board.
Paul Gibson, a fellow Democrat who also has clashed with Alston in the past, had praise for Alston and new Vice Chairman Steve Arnold.
"They'll do a good job," said Paul Gibson.
For his part, Alston sounded conciliatory notes as well.
"I'm looking forward to working with each and every last one of you," he said.
Still, the year is young.
On a board famous for personality conflicts, time will tell.
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