NCLM Southern City, Volume 73, Issue 2, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10 12 14 18 21 22 28 30 33 6 8 40 42 33 22 WRITERS THIS ISSUE BEN BROWN NCLM Communications & Multimedia Strategist JACK CASSIDY NCLM Communications Associate SCOTT MOONEYHAM NCLM Director of Political Communication & Coordination Harris, Middleton, and Hall to Lead NC League Selection of NCLM officers, board announced in April at CityVision Conference. NCLM’s American Rescue Plan Service Line Through generous state support, the NC League has launched a number of services designed to support your investment and accounting of American Rescue Plan Funds. Connecting the Dots: State Rep. James Roberson Constructive relationships, his prior roles as a mayor and council member, the fast-growing sport of pickleball, and how it all relates. Mayor Jody McLeod Designs Local Leadership With a focus on balance and all parts working together, Mayor Jody McLeod has leveraged a unique skillset to take Clayton to the next level. NCLM Takes Active Role in Electricity Rate Case Cities are among the biggest electricity users in the state, so it should come as no surprise that the League of Municipalities takes an active role when it comes to requests by the state’s primary electricity providers, Duke Energy, to increase rates. Local Governments Responding: The Housing Crisis in North Carolina On affordability and accessibility, cities and towns are on the front lines. Vision 2030: At the Halfway Point, A Look at How Far We’ve Come Seven years into NCLM’s Strategic Plan, a review of the many successes and strides towards accomplishing Vision 2030’s six main goals. Taking the Lead: How City Officials Can Promote Civility A contributed article from CityVision keynote speaker Matt Lehrman. CityVision 2023 a Success in Concord Networking, education, and a visit from Governor Roy Cooper. Board of Directors Speaking Out Reframing Our Issues, Refocusing Our Opportunities Taking the Field The Demands, Pressures, and Rewards of Public Service Board of Trustees 5

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