Local Leaders are the Reason for our Success

As I’ve traveled around this year, visiting our communities and meeting with the tireless public servants that lead them, I’ve been consistently reminded of...

CityVision 2023 a Success in Concord

Networking, education, and a visit from Governor Roy Cooper. It was the biggest week of the year for the North Carolina League of Municipalities. As our...

Local Governments Responding: The Housing Crisis in North Carolina

The following are excerpts from “Local Governments Responding: The Housing Crisis in North Carolina, a report recently issued by NCLM and the N.C. Association...

Vision 2030: At the Halfway Point, A Look at How Far...

Seven years into NCLM’s Strategic Plan, a review of the many successes and strides towards accomplishing Vision 2030’s six main goals. All across the membership...

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...

Taking the Lead: How City Officials Can Promote Civility

Civility in local government is similar to the guardrails on a highway—providing structure by which municipal leaders and the public can navigate around each...

Taking the Field: The Demands, Pressures, and Rewards of Public Service

Travel around North Carolina and the wonder of our cities will be on full display, in towns large and small alike. These places are...

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...

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...

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 It wasn’t just the...