The mayor presides at all meetings of the council, votes in case of a tie, provides leadership on policy issues, recommends appointments to city boards and commissions, carries out special responsibilities during emergencies and represents the city at official functions.

Mayor Joines,  Commerce Secretary John Skvarla and Don Flow recruiting new jobs for Winston Salem.

Mayor Joines participates in the "Go Red Campaign Guinness World Record Sit-ups Challenge at the Gateway YWCA."

Mayor Joines meets with Alma Adams, the 12th congressional district representative to the United States House Repersentatives.