NCLM Southern City, Volume 73, Issue 1, 2023

5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10 12 16 18 22 24 26 30 33 6 8 40 42 33 30 WRITERS THIS ISSUE BEN BROWN NCLM Communications & Multimedia Strategist JACK CASSIDY NCLM Communications Associate SCOTT MOONEYHAM NCLM Director of Political Communication & Coordination Case Studies in Local Government Housing Efforts Cities and towns are on the forefront of the affordable housing issue. CityVision Heads to Concord for 2023 Conference Three full days of valuable content, networking, and fun. Apex Works Through Community to Make Transformational Investment A citizen-driven process of preparation and prioritization, Apex’s ARP projects are designed for long-term impact. Legislative Leaders Address Crowded Town & State Dinner Event: United Hundreds of Municipal Officials & Lawmakers The strong relationship between local and state leaders on full display at Town & State Dinner. Mayor Scott Neisler Wraps Up a Remarkable Year Succeeding in initiative after initiative, Neisler closes his presidential term having made a significant impact on the NC League. Advancing Advocacy: How We Adapt to Change NCLM’s regular legislative update webinars keep members informed on the most pressing happening at the General Assembly. Always on Call: Managers Make It Happen for North Carolina Cities & Towns The backbone of our state is our cities. And the backbone of our cities is our managers. It’s a task taken up by a select group of dedicated, community-minded public servants. Members Approve Legislative Goals After months of listening sessions, legislative policy committee meetings and finally electronic voting by member cities and towns, the NC League of municipalities approved its legislative goals for the 2023–24 legislative biennium. So, You Want to Commission a Mural? Vibrant and eye-catching, local leaders across North Carolina are looking to murals to enhance their town. Board of Directors Speaking Out Big Achievements by Working Together Taking the Field Town & State and CityVision: A Microcosm of the League in Action Board of Trustees

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