The League’s ARP Service Line is more than just an assistance program to help in the short term. It’s a network of support that will assist our cities and towns for many years to come.
Background
When defined closely, the American Rescue Plan is simply a federal law—or more accurately, aid package—that provided financial support to many sectors around the...
Through community engagement and a citizen-first approach, Morey ensures Southern Shores is not just a top-tier beach destination, but also a true hometown.
If you live in Southern Shores, there’s a good chance Mayor Elizabeth Morey has knocked on your door.
“I know what the problems are and who’s being impacted. Because they’ve told me,” Morey says. Between campaigning and her...
Wilkesboro, known for its outdoor music festivals and recreation, continues to invest in its growing community through the opening of a new universal playground, made possible by ARP funds.
Nestled along the Yadkin River, the Town of Wilkesboro in Western North Carolina has undergone a significant revitalization over the past decade. The town of approximately 3,700 residents is known for...
The Town of Pikeville was celebrated by the League for being one of the first pilot towns to implement the League’s Municipal Accounting Services (MAS) Program. With ARP funding, the MAS Program continues to support the Town of Pikeville to overcome obstacles and provides assistance to town employees free of charge until 2026.
The Town of Pikeville sits quietly...
Newton Grove was struggling with an outdated water and sewer system and depleted town funds when the town received a once-in-a-generation opportunity through the distribution of funds from the American Rescue Plan.
Newton Grove is a town of approximately 585 residents in Sampson County, NC. It is the type of small North Carolina town where everyone knows everyone else’s name....
Over late summer and fall, five cities across the state hosted meetings organized by Rail Response, a project of the North Carolina Metro Mayors Coalition, examining how more investment in intercity passenger rail can bring economic and other benefits to North Carolina.
Those meetings—held in Wilmington, Durham, Asheville, Rocky Mount, and Salisbury—were a rousing success, bringing together community leaders at...
Through the many changes in local governments—budget cycles and news cycles, projects, and programs—one topic has remained front and center for the better part of two years: the American Rescue Plan.
Communications from the League reflect that sentiment. ARP has been a key piece of just about everything we’ve put out since early 2021, from events to emails. This magazine...
This October the NC League of Municipalities debuted its first Trust Matters Conference. The gathering was hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Research Triangle Park. Participants from around the state traveled to attend in person where our Risk Management Services team presented a variety of important topics for cities and towns.
Opening the conference, NCLM Director of Business Services, Lisa...
In recent years, state lawmakers haven’t exactly left Raleigh with a lot of pomp, circumstance, and
finality.
Instead, they have typically concluded virtually all of their business at some point and time, but then left the door open for a return with readjournment dates that sometimes result in actual legislating but more often open and close without any action.
This year, that...
North Carolina cities and towns have plenty to be grateful for when it comes to this year’s legislative session.
For a third straight year, state lawmakers in Raleigh provided a tremendous boost to local infrastructure investment, whether involving water, sewer, stormwater, or transportation. With that in mind, I urge you to once again thank your locally-elected legislators for these investments...
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