I represent the taxpayers – not the developers
Projects shouldn’t just have to meet the minimum of our Unified Development Ordinances to be approved. I believe any new development must meet the needs and wants of our current residents and complete our vision for the future by aligning with our comprehensive plan.
Storage facility dilema
You don’t like the storage facility on the corner of Lewisville-Clemmons and 158 and neither do I! In fact, none of those on council wanted it there. We had no legal grounds to oppose it.
Traffic remains a concern
Traffic at, and around, West Forsyth H.S., Clemmons Elementary, and along Lewisville-Clemmons Road remains a concern. There are projects, and funding, in place to alleviate these highly congested and unsafe areas.
Enhancing our community
I work to enhance our community by supporting our Village-hosted events and a seasonal farmers market that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Letters of Support
In support of Michelle Barson​​
I am writing in support of re-electing Michelle Barson to the Village of Clemmons Council. Michelle has, over the past eight years, demonstrated exactly the kind of hard-working, fair-minded councilperson that the village needs. She looks out for the interests of us taxpayers, not those of the developers, does her homework and asks the tough questions. She is accessible to her constituents, has worked to increase Publix safety and to reduce traffic congestion. Good citizens of Clemmons, I urge you tot take a few minute of your time on Nov. 4 to re-elect Michelle Barson to the Village of Clemmons Council.
- Sean Nelligan (Clemmons Courier: Sept. 24, 2025)​​​​​​
Barson is willing to listen and seek compromises
I met Michelle Barson four years ago not long after she was elected to the village council. Since that time we have communicated whenever issues that effect Clemmons have been discussed by the Forsyth County commissioners. I have learned that she is a strong advocate for Clemmons residents, but one who is willing to listen and seek compromises when they are possible. I think that she has represented the village well and I hope that voters will support her at the ballot box on Nov. 2.
— Don Martin Tobaccoville (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
Martin is vice chair of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
A vote for Michelle Barson
Michelle Barson is the woman next door - working, parenting, volunteering and showing up wherever she's needed. For eight years, she's balanced neighbors' interests with what's best for the village, and she's done it with thoughtfulness and common sense.
I'm voting for Michelle because she makes every decision with Clemmons residents in mind. Vote for Michelle Barson on Nov. 4.
- Lindsey Njamulski (Clemmons Courier: Ot. 16, 2025)
Proud to endorse Barson
As a longtime resident of Clemmons, I am proud to endorse Michelle Barson for reelection to the village council on Nov. 4. Michelle embodies the values that make Clemmons special. She serves our village with thoughtfulness, common sense and an unwavering commitment to the people who live here. She shows up -whether it’s at council meetings, community events or when residents need a voice. Her leadership has helped strengthen public safety, expand community resources and ensure that development aligns with the needs of residents.
Michelle’s priorities are clear: keep Clemmons safe, enhance our resources and represent the people. She has consistently advocated for increased law enforcement support, improved traffic safety near our schools and for community events like the farmers market. Her work on the stormwater advisory board and her support for small businesses shows her dedication to both environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Michelle listens. She collaborates. And she gets results. Her ability to balance the needs of families, businesses and the environment makes her an invaluable asset to our village.
Let’s continue to building a Clemmons that reflects our shared values and vision. Reelect Michelle Barson on Nov. 4 – because she’s not just working for Clemmons, she’s living it every day.
-Lesley Walker, Clemmons (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 23, 2025)
Michelle has worked tirelessly
Michelle Barson has worked tirelessly for Clemmons Recently, there were notes in large plastic bags with rocks holding them down, placed on my and my neighbors’ front porches to disparage Michelle Barson, who is running for reelection to the Clemmons Village Council. The note (with misspellings and poor grammar) stated that Michelle is a registered democrat and tried to link her with the Democratic Party’s national leaders in a blatant effort to scare voters. Seriously! Give us a break! Clemmons elections are nonpartisan for a reason. It’s so the best candidate can be elected without the taint of partisanship. I don’t care if Michelle, or any other candidate for village council, is a Democrat, Republican, independent or any other party. I care about the character and qualifications of the candidates. Over the past four years, Michelle has worked tirelessly for the village. She helped bring about better communication and transparency and has built relationships with other council members, county commissioners and state legislators, and most importantly with the local businesses and residents. Michelle has the best interests of the village at heart because she is a part of the village. She lives here, works here and volunteers here. Her two young children attend the public school here. She walks our streets. She is our neighbor. That’s why I’m voting for Michelle Barson. So, take your rocks and your notes and go home. Keep your nasty political scare tactics out of our village! — Linda Arrigo (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
Barson has deep caring for Clemmons
I would like to share with you why I believe Michelle Barson should be re-elected to the village council for four more years. I was first introduced to Michelle as a fellow room parent when our children were in pre-school together, and it was evident then that she had a deep caring for Clemmons and it’s residents. Fast forward to three years, and numerous interactions later, she has jumped right in again and has taken on numerous responsibilities within our PTA group at Morgan Elementary. Not only has she helped our organization work with numerous businesses around Clemmons, it is evident that she is truly invested in our school community as well. She has helped generate donations for us to provide items to not only our students, but also in celebrating and supporting our teachers and staff. In closing, Michelle has done a lot of good for our Morgan community on both large and small scales and I have no doubt she will be able to support the Village of Clemmons effectively again.
— Lindsay Dunst (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
In support of Barson
I wanted to take a moment and write a letter of support for Michelle Barson for village council. Michelle is a integral part of the Clemmons community and understands what is important for a balanced future. I have had the pleasure of working with her through the YMCA youth sports program and her fundraising efforts for Brookwood Pool. The Barsons are a wonderful family and I believe Michelle will make decisions that keep our residents values in mind.
— Allen Johnson (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
Vote for four more years for Barson
Michelle Barson has been a strong and service-oriented leader for the village of Clemmons for the last eight years. In addition to serving as a council member, she is a dedicated mother of twin boys and a PTA volunteer.
Michelle has dealt with a wide variety of challenges to the village during her tenure including advocating on our behalf to the county commissioners and state legislators. She has worked on projects to improve traffic safety and congestion by our schools and reduce stormwater impact to our homes.
Michelle has kept safety a top priorty by increasing our Clemmons law enforcement and ensuring they have the tools necessary to excel at community policing. Michelle represents you, the taxpayer.
Vote for Michelle for four more years to village council because her tireless advocacy and energy dedicated to the villages interests would be impossible to replace.
-Rebecca Hinson, Clemmons (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 23, 2025)
Backing Barson Michelle Barson for Congress!
But for now, I will be supporting her for the role she has chosen — to be on the Clemmons Village Council. Village Councilwoman Barson has been doing a fabulous job. Her term on our village council is coming to an end and I think it is essential that she continue in this role for another term. Her experience with the regional and state chamber of commerce has provided her with a sensitivity to small businesses who provide employment opportunities to our community and residents. Since being on the council, she has supported bringing stakeholders together to complete projects that all can agree upon. She understands how our community must work with the environment and understands that stormwater issues effect landowners. Thus, she initiated the creation of the 50/50 Stormwater program, which permits staff to work on private property stormwater issues and enables the resident to receive up to $5,000 toward the project. In addition, she supports the creation of a sustainability committee to offer expertise for our council members and community. Michelle has proven she has the background which is necessary to continue on our town council. I am backing Barson and ask all residents of Clemmons to back her too.
— Gayle Goldsmith (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
Barson works for the good of Clemmons
I would like all Clemmons residents to know my neighbor and friend Michelle Barson who is a candidate for council. She’s been a wonderful addition to the Lasater Lake neighborhood. Her careful and personal interest in our small neighborhood community as well as for all of Clemmons is so impressive. She’s always “with it,” always interested, always wants to know what’s important, what she can do locally, what she can do for Clemmons. Whether it’s stormwater runoff, business buildup on the strip, taxes, whatever, she works to be educated on all issues. Michelle is also a wonderful mom to her twin boys, wife to her husband, David, and a dependable neighbor to all of us. Vote for this capable Clemmons citizen, Michelle Barson. She will work for the good of all of us.
— Marcia Cox Clemmons (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
Barson is dedicated to Clemmons
Between the proposed Idols Industrial Park and Tanglewood multi-purpose event center, it has become abundantly clear that voting in our local elections matters. I am writing in support of Michelle Barson’s reelection to the Clemmons Village Council. During her first four years on the council, Michelle worked tirelessly to protect the Village of Clemmons from both of these proposed developments, which would have altered the quality of life for many of us living in Clemmons. In addition, Michelle has worked with the council to invest in our infrastructure, promote stricter stormwater and building requirements, and reduce subdivision speed limits from 35 to 25. Much has been accomplished in just four years, but Michelle knows that there is more work to be done, including the completion of the 158 sidewalk to Tanglewood. I have been impressed with Michelle’s dedication to learning about the issues in our community, ability to communicate with others and abundant energy. Please join me in voting for Michelle on Nov. 2. — Susan Youngman (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
Barson works hard for what she believes in
This letter is in support of Michelle Barson as a candidate for the Village of Clemmons Council. I write it as a resident of the village for 17 years and as a friend. Michelle is a great person who works hard for what she believes in. She is a good friend and truly wants the best for everyone she meets. I mentioned to her about improving signage at our neighborhood entrance and she immediately ran with the idea and came back to me with solid suggestions and a plan to get it done. She is definitely a go-getter and does what she says she will do. She recently provided a recommendation for my son for his first job without hesitation. This is the type of person Michelle is. I am lucky to call her my friend and know that she will always be there to help with anything needed and I, and my family, will undoubtedly do the same for her. For the past four years, Michelle has helped to change how the village functions by putting in place a contract review process where every village contract is reviewed on a semi or annual basis to ensure the highest quality of service and the lowest price to the citizens. She has proven to be a strong advocate for neighborhood safety by lowering subdivision speed limits from 35 to 25 throughout the village and having state roads within the jurisdiction reevaluated for their safety and lowered those upon advisement as well. Michelle clearly wants the best for our community and is a strong representative to help keep our community safe and to thrive in an ever-changing environment. I look forward to seeing her goals for the next four years become a reality. Michelle’s work on village council displays high integrity, honesty and genuine concern and consideration for others. She speaks up when she sees things are not being done ethically. Her path of integrity and honesty is not the path of least resistance. She can be trusted to act in the best interest of the village and has the courage to try new approaches. She is a problem solver and will take the initiative to get things done. She extends herself beyond what is expected or defined by her role. She is not afraid of innovation and is willing to champion change efforts for the good of the community. She has a clear vision of desired results and I am proud to call her my friend, and endorse her for a second term on the Clemmons Village Council.
— Connie Frazier (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 21, 2021)
The best candidate, regardless of party
This is the first municipal election where the Clemmons Council candidates will have an R or a D beside their names, which is an unfortunate move in the same direction as gerrymandering. For every traditional Republican voter who touts, "I just vote for the best candidate," I hope you will absolutely put your family history aside and reelect Michelle Barson. She isn't in charge of the fate of a fetus here. She's literally advocating for our traffic issues, our taxes, our neighborhoods and our small businesses. And she's very very good at it. I would know. I'm the former First Lady of Clemmons and the owner of a small business in Clemmons that opened in March of 2020 and continues to go strong. Thank you, Michelle, for your years of service so far. Here's to four more.
-Claire Wait (Clemmons Courier: Oct. 9, 2025)