Forsyth BOE Member’s Legal Trouble Keeps County Courts and Cops Busy
Lindsey Adams dogged by controversy involving domestic disputes, lawsuits
Forsyth County Board of Education Member Lindsey Adams is no stranger to the workings of Forsyth County government. In her 12 years as a county resident, she and her husband have made significant use of the county’s judicial system with numerous civil lawsuits, criminal complaints, visits from law enforcement, and even arrest warrants.
However, despite being a prolific consumer of government resources, Adams hasn’t been able to pay her property taxes when due, requiring the county to put a lien on her property.
Adams’ first run-in with law enforcement occurred shortly after her 2020 election to the Forsyth Board of Education. In January 2021, police were called to her residence regarding a domestic dispute where Adam’s allegedly threatened to kill her husband.
Lindsey Adams was confronted at her home by Sheriff’s Deputies after her husband said she threatened to kill him. Adams was later removed from the scene. Deputies stated she had “bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and was being aggressive and argumentative“
According to the sheriff’s office report, officers encountered an intoxicated Adams, who was arguing with her husband. Adams’ husband, Chandon, alleged that Lindsey had threatened to kill him multiple times, and he feared for his safety. After Lindsey agreed to separate for the evening, deputies transported her to a local hotel for the night.
A month later, Forsyth deputies were again called to the Adams’ residence for a domestic altercation involving Lindsay and her husband. This sheriff’s office report for this incident indicates that Lindsey’s consumption of alcohol had initiated the argument and was resolved when her husband agreed to leave the premises for a hotel.
Sadly, domestic disturbances are only the tip of the iceberg for Adams’ involvement in the judicial system. In 2023, Lindsey and her husband Chandon were sued for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, fraud, and conversion for construction work for which they received payment but never completed the services.
After his arrest, Chandon Adams, Lindsey Adams’ husband, was subsequently sued along with Lindsey Adams for fraud after receiving almost $100,000 in payments for work that was never completed.
The lawsuit alleges that Lindsey and Chandon’s business, Southeastern Property Solutions, received deposits of $31,933.50 for residential contracting work and $66,944.00 for commercial contracting work, which was never completed, and the Adams converted those funds for personal use. The lawsuit alleges Lindsey Adams was issuing invoices and cashing checks for these deposits even as the business was being dissolved.
The lawsuit against Lindsey and Chandon for fraud was preceded by a criminal complaint for theft filed by the victim with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s office. A criminal arrest warrant for Chandon Adams was issued in June 2022, and Mr. Adams surrendered to the Forsyth Sheriff’s office the following day.
Surprisingly, the alleged fraud perpetrated by Lindsey and Chandon isn’t the first time Lindsey has been sued for breach of contract. In 2016, Lindsey Adams was assessed a judgment of $35,000 for refusing to close on the sale of her home two days before the closing date. The family that had agreed to purchase the property was moving across the country and incurred substantial financial harm by her breach.
The long list of legal complaints against Adams and her husband also includes threats of intimidation by Chandon against Lindsey’s critics and political opponents.
Lindsey Adams’ legal issues have consumed substantial time and resources from Forsyth County. The county, including the judicial system, relies on property taxes to fund its operations. However, in the case of Lindsey Adams, Forsyth County has had to spend additional resources to secure the taxes she owes. Since Adams has owned her current residence in Forsyth, she has never paid her property taxes on time. In some years, she’s been as much as 120 days late with her tax payments, and in 2020, a tax lien was placed on her home for $3,243.14 for unpaid property taxes.
BOE member Lindsey Adams has been late on her property taxes every year she’s lived in her home, forcing forsyth to issue a lien on her property.
Adams’ significant legal issues appear to be a major issue in the campaign. A Facebook group called Fire Lindsey Adams BOE Forsyth County Schools has posted, “[Adams’] long history of terrible financial management and disturbing personal issues are having an impact on the ability to make any impartial and rational decisions.”
Voters in Forsyth County will have the opportunity to decide whether Lindsey Adams should retain her seat on the Board of Education. The primary election is scheduled for May 21, 2024. Former Forsyth Teacher, foster parent, and Republican Trisha Hoyes is challenging Adams.
The winner of the primary election will face Democrat Jessica Fleming in November.