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A good rhythm of awareness and trust between local governments and their citizenries—it’s ever the goal, achievable and rewarding, but the work to build it seems to require more varied and creative thinking all the time. And that may be especially true for cities and towns in a state with so much transformative growth while the rest of the...

NCLM’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEGINS APRIL 23! It’s CityVision season at the NC League of Municipalities, so clear your April calendars! NCLM’s flagship conference is taking place April 23–25 in Winston-Salem, NC, and we are expecting our largest CityVision yet. This event, specifically designed for the municipal officials of North Carolina, features three days of content, training, keynotes, and networking opportunities. Looking to...

THROUGH EDUCATION AND A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY, HARRIS HAS SUCCESSFULLY LED FUQUAY-VARINA FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES. For more than 30 years, William Harris has been a staple on the Fuquay-Varina town council. It hasn’t been time spent idly. Relying upon education and a passion for public service, Harris has been effective in pushing for change and managing...

No single legislative session is ever like another, and the 2024 session promises to further confirm that truism. For North Carolina cities and towns, that may not be a bad thing. That’s because this year’s session may be heavily shaped by electoral politics, which could translate to less focus on the policy areas that typically worry municipal officials, such as...

Youngsville has seen tremendous growth in recent years. The town sits in Franklin County, about 25 miles northeast of Raleigh. Today the town boasts about 2,500 residents, more than doubling its population in just over a decade. The town is excited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its incorporation in 2025. Town Clerk Emily Hurd has been with the...

In August of 2023, the League’s Board of Trustees voted to end the Health Benefits Trust (HBT) contract with its provider, MedCost, and transition to the League’s new provider partners, Aetna and Vimly Benefits Solution, effective July 1, 2024. The League fully understands the uncertainty and questions that stem from such an important change. The decision to switch providers was...

THE PUSH FOR BLANKET MANDATES TO DO AWAY WITH SINGLE FAMILY-ONLY ZONING ARE NOT PRODUCING THE RESULTS THAT SUPPORTERS SOUGHT. INSTEAD, A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS LESSER TOUTED REFORMS MAY IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY. As states across the country have looked at zoning mandates to answer the problem of housing affordability, a new study examining one of the first jurisdictions in the...

At the NC League of Municipalities, all roads lead to CityVision 2024! Our annual conference serves as the League’s ultimate congregation of education, networking, ideas sharing, and relationship building for our member cities and towns. It is where emerging issues are discussed. It is where valuable connections are formed. And it is where we can all, as a League, gather...

The North Carolina League of Municipalities works each year to provide members with the best information, resources, and knowledge to help all municipalities across the state succeed in their individual goals. Each year, we like to demonstrate a high-level overview of the work being done across each team within the League for our members. NEW SERVICE LINES Since 2021, the League has...

It is difficult to believe that this column and this edition of Southern City comes as my tenure as president of the North Carolina League of Municipalities nears its end. The time has gone by quickly, and my wonderful interactions with all of you, the members of this organization, have made it a great experience. The involvement of the elected...